NEW YORK — Michigan’s “Fab Five” will reunite during Saturday’s Final Four.

Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson will be part of an alternate broadcast on truTV and HBO Max when the Wolverines face Arizona in the second national semifinal. The winner will advance to play Connecticut or Illinois for the title on Monday night.

“It’s going to be great, and we’re excited about it,” King said Thursday in a telephone interview. “It’s a symbol of our support of the University of Michigan, especially because our team is doing so well in the tournament. The team has looked good all season, being dominant and setting records and the way they’re doing it, it’s been fun to watch.

“We want to just come together and be fans of guys on the cusp of doing something historical.”

The traditional broadcast will be on TBS, TNT and HBO Max.

The five members of Michigan’s iconic 1991 recruiting class, who led the Wolverines to the Final Four in 1992 and ’93, have reunited only a handful of times. Rose and Webber have been part of TBS, TNT and truTV’s studio crew during the NCAA Tournament.

The Fab Five was estranged for many years because of Webber’s association with a Michigan booster. The scandal resulted in the program having to forfeit victories from Webber’s two seasons and the Final Four banners being removed. The NCAA also banned Webber from associating with the program for 10 years.

The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2019. Howard led the program for five seasons and was fired two years ago.

Roberto De Zerbi has apologised to Tottenham Hotspur fans who were offended by his past comments about Mason Greenwood during his time as Marseille head coach, insisting he would never intentionally downplay the issue of violence against women.

De Zerbi faced opposition from multiple Tottenham supporters’ groups in the days before his appointment as manager on Tuesday, due to his supportive remarks about former Manchester United forward Greenwood during their time together at Marseille.

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Greenwood was charged in October 2022 with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault after images and videos were posted online.

British prosecutors dropped the charges in February 2023 owing to a “combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses” and due to “no realistic prospect of conviction.”

In his first interview as Tottenham manager, conducted with the club’s in-house media on Thursday, De Zerbi addressed a question regarding his comments about Greenwood, answering in his native Italian “because I want to be clear.”

“I have never wanted to downplay the issue of violence against women, or violence against anyone more broadly,” De Zerbi said. “In my life, I’ve always stood up for those who are more vulnerable, more fragile.

“I’ve consistently fought and taken a stand to be on the side of those who are most at risk. Those of you who know me well will know that I’m not the kind of person who makes compromises to win more games or to win an extra title.

“I’m sorry if I offended anyone’s feelings with this subject matter. I have a daughter and I’m very sensitive to these things, and I always have been.

“I hope that over time people will get to know me better and will understand at that moment I didn’t mean to take a stance.”

During their time together at Marseille, De Zerbi described Greenwood as a “good guy” who “paid dearly for what happened,” adding: “I regret what happened in his life because I know someone different from what’s being described, especially in England.”

After speculation around De Zerbi intensified last week, Proud Lilywhites, Women of the Lane and Spurs Reach posted “No to De Zerbi” statements, but the Italian was subsequently appointed.

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust immediately stated they had “serious and far-reaching concerns” with De Zerbi being hired.

Spurs turned to De Zerbi after interim head coach Igor Tudor was sacked on Sunday with the Premier League outfit in 17th position and only one point above the relegation zone after a disastrous campaign.

De Zerbi promised to be in charge next season even if they are in the Championship.

“I signed five years of contract because, for me, it is a big challenge and I will be the coach of Tottenham next season, no matter what,” he said.

“It’s a difficult moment for everyone at Tottenham but I think we have the right qualities to come out of this moment.

“I believe in the players. I think we have to remember who we are and who the players are, because we have very big players and we have to work on their confidence and qualities.”

PA and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Karachi Kings completed a 198-run chase as Azam Khan and David Warner struck rapid half-centuries in the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Set to chase 198, the 2020 champions knocked the winning runs for the loss of five wickets and four balls to spare, courtesy of a crucial 76-run partnership for the third wicket between Azam and Warner.

The Kings got off to a contrasting start to their pursuit as they lost right-handed opener Muhammad Waseem in the third over with 27 runs on the board.

Following the early setback, Salman Ali Agha (29) joined skipper Warner, and the duo batted sensibly to anchor the run chase with an important 43-run partnership for the second wicket, which culminated with the former’s dismissal in the ninth over.

Agha’s dismissal paved the way for Azam to walk out and bat at No.5 ahead of experienced all-rounder Moeen Ali, and the move paid dividends for the 2020 champions, as he, alongside captain Warner, put together a crucial partnership for the Kings.

While Daryl Mitchell got rid of Kings’ captain Warner in the 16th over, Azam continued the onslaught and put the former champions within touching distance before being dismissed by Mohammad Amir in the penultimate over.

Azam top-scored for the Kings with a blazing 74 off 34 deliveries, studded with six fours and as many sixes, while Warner made a 36-ball 50, featuring six fours and a six.

Mitchell struck on the first delivery of the final over, dismissing Moeen Ali (five) to cause a stir in the Kings’ pursuit, but Abbas Afridi smashed a six on the subsequent delivery to steer his side to their third straight triumph in PSL 11.

Mitchell was the pick of the bowlers for RawalPindiz, taking three wickets for 32 runs in his 3.2 overs, while Naseem Shah and Amir could pick up one apiece.

Kings captain David Warner’s decision to field first backfired as the tournament debutants racked up 197/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of a monumental fourth-wicket partnership between Mitchell and Billings.

The Pindiz got off to a shaky start to their innings as Hasan Ali dismissed their captain, Mohammad Rizwan (21), in the third over with just 28 runs on the board.

Khushdil Shah inflicted further setbacks on the new entrants by getting rid of Yasir Khan (eight) and Kamran Ghulam (10) in quick succession, bringing the total down to 55/3 in 6.1 overs.

Following the early setback, Mitchell and Billings joined forces and turned the game on its head with a 120-run partnership for the fourth wicket, during which they both brought up their respective half-centuries.

Experienced pacer Hasan eventually broke the threatening partnership in the 18th over by dismissing Billings, while Mitchell fell prey to Mir Hamza on the first delivery of the penultimate over.

Mitchell remained the top-scorer for RawalPindiz with 65 off 41 deliveries, studded with five fours and three sixes, while Billings smashed eight fours and a six on his way to a 35-ball 58.

Abdullah Fazal ensured retaining Pindiz’s momentum with an unbeaten 17-run cameo, coming off just eight deliveries and featuring three boundaries, including two sixes.

Hasan was the standout bowler for the Kings, taking three wickets for just 24 runs in his four overs, followed by Khushdil with two, while Hamza bagged one.