The NCAA Tournament descends upon Albany, N.Y., and Portland Ore., this weekend for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. The Athletic is in both places to document the march toward a championship. Follow along here for analysis, perspective and scenes from the arenas.
Saturday's schedule
(All times ET)
- No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Baylor, ESPN In progress
- No. 3 UConn vs. No. 7 Duke, 8 p.m., ESPN
Friday's results
- No. 3 Oregon State 70, No. 2 Notre Dame 65
- No. 1 South Carolina 79, No.