Going Dancing: Breaking Down NCAA Tournament Auto Bids
Conference champions are being determined and automatic bids clinched, so we're taking a look at some of the lesser known teams making the NCAA Tournament.
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Conference champions are being determined and automatic bids clinched, so we're taking a look at some of the lesser known teams making the NCAA Tournament.
While RMU's basketball team is obviously excited, students are thrilled to see their team back in the national spotlight.
The Selection Sunday countdown has officially begun. Let's breakdown the mid-majors putting on their dancing shoes.
The Robert Morris University men's basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament.
We're just days from Selection Sunday and it's looking more and more like the Wildcats and Badgers will be in the same region in the NCAA Tournament. We discuss that plus Murray State's heartbreaking loss, Davidson's rise, in addition to a visit from Iowa State's Fred Hoiberg.
St. John's University is looking like they will land in the NCAA Tournament with a likely double-digit seed, but they're just as dangerous as a top seed. One of the reasons is Sophomore guard Rysheed Jordan who is dangerous on both sides of the floor.
It's the most exciting time of year for college basketball fans. Some of the smaller conferences have wrapped up their tournaments, while the bigger leagues' are set to begin.
Here are the teams ranked 21-25 and a few key facts to help you get to know them.
Pitt's NCAA tournament hopes figure to cling to an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Championship title.
Here are the teams ranked 16-20 and a few key facts to help you get to know them.
Alec Peters is not just a scorer. The 6'9" forward proved that in the first half of Valparaiso's regular season finale against Cleveland State, passing out of double teams and attempting just two shots.
Kentucky head coach and Moon Township native John Calipari took time out of his busy schedule to talk to "The Cook and Poni Show" Friday as his undefeated team prepares for the regular season finale tomorrow against Florida.
Here are the teams ranked 11-15 and a few key facts to help you get to know them.
After Wednesday night's 67-63 loss at the hands of Miami that has just about killed the Pitt basketball teams chances of making the NCAA Tournament, the Panthers could use some good news.
Following two consecutive conference losses at the hands of Wake Forest and Miami, the Pitt basketball teams chances of making the NCAA Tournament are just about busted.
Here are the teams ranked 6-10 and a few key facts to help you get to know them.
Here are the top five teams and a few key facts to help you get to know them.
Villanova is having an amazing season and is in prime position to take a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament. There are a lot of great players on the team, but the talent and leadership of Darrun Hilliard II is taking them there.
The Pitt men's basketball team has been on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament for a few weeks now but Sunday night's 69-66 loss at the hands of Wake Forest may have done them in.
Saturday's slate was incredible, and some of the biggest and best games are recapped below. In many conferences, regular season concluded this past weekend, meaning the league tournaments are set to begin (some as early as tomorrow).
Here are five games this week that will get you ready for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
The Pittsburgh Panthers are truly hoping for an NCAA Tournament berth this year, but they've still got work to do. If they're going to get there, it's going to be a host of players doing it and the inside game of forward Michael Young from nearby Duquesne.
Following Pitt's 61-49 loss on the road to ACC opponent Virginia, Bracketologist Shelby Mast joined the Starkey and Mueller show to talk about Pitt's chances of getting into this years big dance.
The NCAA has announced that the Consol Energy Center will host preliminary round games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 2018.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
The appointment of Sedlacek comes amid the hearings and the leave of Joe Maluchnik.
Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected once again in the Pittsburgh area before some scattered rain this weekend.
Community Empowerment Association hosted a youth takeover safety event.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
More than 100 child porn files were found in the home of Jesse White, a former Democratic state representative, officials said.
A judge sentenced two men to life in prison after they were convicted of mailing a Clearfield County woman a bomb that detonated and killed her.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Boaz Frankel joins David Highfield for WHATCHA THINK WEDNESDAY .. and the question is all about four-letter words?!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Amid the hearings and the leave of the former superintendent, the Woodland Hills School District named Denise Sedlacek as the interim superintendent.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh held a youth takeover safety event on Wednesday in Homewood.
The daughter of the owners of the two dogs that killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport said she can't justify what happened.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
