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.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
Jurkovec is facing two felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day as part of its ninth annual spay-a-thon. KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
