SI Weekend Roundup: Arizona’s Final Four Bid Came Down to One Thing: Figure It Out

Tommy Lloyd trusted his players in the biggest moment of the season and they delivered a second-half March Madness masterpiece to beat Purdue.

SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP Arizona's Final Four Bid Came Down to One Thing: Figure It Out Pat Forde Tommy Lloyd trusted his players in the biggest moment of the season and they delivered a second-half March Madness masterpiece to beat Purdue. READ MORE Texas Has Cruised to the Elite Eight. Now It's Time for the Hard Part.  Michael Rosenberg The Longhorns, who are never an easy opponent, dismantled Kentucky on Saturday. But there are some heavy hitters awaiting Vic Schaefer's squad in the NCAA tournament.  READ MORE Join Verducci's View Newsletter Tom Verducci delivers a mix of expert commentary, inside angles and thoughtful perspectives on baseball's biggest storylines. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE 'Negotiations Started'—Casemiro Takes Major Step Towards Glamorous Man Utd Exit Grey Whitebloom Casemiro is reportedly lining up a glitzy move to MLS after confirming his stance on a Manchester United extension. READ MORE More from Sports Illustrated Mauricio Pochettino's Prematch Prediction Backfires Spectacularly in Record USMNT Loss Read More Three Key Takeaways From the USMNT's Disastrous Defeat to Belgium Read More Michigan Is Playing Like a No. 1 Seed in the Women's NCAA Tournament Read More UConn Thought Its Run Was Over a Year Ago. Turns Out, It Was Just Beginning. Read More Raven Johnson Recruited BFF Ta'Niya Latson and South Carolina Is Reaping the Benefits Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! Join the SI College Basketball Newsletter SI's college basketball newsletter delivers insider reporting and can't-miss stories on the biggest moments from across the country. From weekly previews to in-depth features, it's your essential guide to staying ahead in the world of NCAA hoops. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Sports Illustrated newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the Sports Illustrated newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.