The Star's crack two-man team of yours truly and columnist David Lassen are at the Burbank Airport's Gate A3, awaiting our 9:40 a.m. flight to Phoenix.

We will, of course, have complete coverage of the UCLA men's basketball team's attempt to reach the Final Four for the third straight season. The Bruins face Western Kentucky Thursday night in the West Regional semifinals, after Xavier and West Virginia open festivities in the desert.

The four teams meet the media today at the U.S. Airways Center. Refresh this blog for the latest updates from media day.