Welcome to the Weekend Read. Below you'll find our best stories over the past several days, a ranking of the upcoming NBA playoff series and our favorite stories from around the web.
• From UMBC to ultimate redemption: For Virginia to win the 2019 national title, it first had to conquer unprecedented demons—and that meant telling its painful story. (By Andy Staples)
• Verne Lundquist retired from broadcasting two years ago, but he still makes his annual trip to Augusta, partially to work the Masters. (By Stephanie Apstein)
• Way-Too-Early Top 25: Ranking the 2019-20 college basketball leading contenders.