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Few players in recent college basketball history have embodied sustained excellence and winning quite like University of Connecticut men’s basketball star Alex Karaban. Over the course of four seasons in Storrs, the UConn forward has not only been a cornerstone of one of the sport’s modern dynasties but has also carved out a legacy that […]

Despite having the highest-scoring offense in college basketball, Alabama finds itself in a potential danger spot against Hofstra in the first round of March Madness. While the Crimson Tide have the firepower to beat anybody in the country, the Coastal Athletic Association champions are arguably the hottest teams in the country. Alabama enters March Madness […]

North Carolina Basketball will be a six seed in the NCAA Tournament. UNC has a date with the A-10 Champion, VCU, on Thursday night, and is on upset alert in the first round. It was a solid season for the Tar Heels in 2025-26. They opened up 6-0 before a 74-58 loss ot Michigan State. […]

Texas will be moving on to the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They will have a date with BYU on Thursday, but to get to that point, Texas had to defeat NC State. The Longhorns led most of the game, but nearly collapsed until Tramon Mark bailed the team out late in the game. […]

With the game clock winding down and the pressure mounting rapidly, Texas guard Tramon Mark said: I got this. Mark sank a long jumper with only 1.1 seconds left to lift the Longhorns over NC State, 68-66, at UD Arena on Tuesday to advance to the 64-team field of the NCAA Tournament. Texas almost suffered […]

Tramon Mark has experienced plenty of memorable moments during his six-year college career (redshirt and COVID). As a freshman, he helped Houston reach the Final Four for the first time in almost 40 seasons. He posted 26 points and nine rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game two years later. He dropped 35 and nailed the […]

NC State looked utterly dejected exiting the floor at UD Arena after absorbing a painful loss to Texas, 68-66, in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday. The Wolfpack saw their chance of earning a ticket to March Madness disappear, as Tramon Mark nailed the game-winning jumper with only 1.1 seconds left. NC State […]

Syracuse basketball’s search for its next head coach continues. The Orange fired Adrian Autry after just three seasons, leaving the program without a main man to take charge. One candidate that had been floated was South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson, but he’s apparently now out of the running for the post, according to […]

Zuby Ejiofor was pumped up as he cut down the net at Madison Square Garden after leading St. John’s to the title in the Big East Tournament. It was a culmination of a challenging journey, and Ejiofor had every reason to celebrate. The Red Storm routed Connecticut, 72-52, on Sunday, with Ejiofor tallying 18 points, […]

The 16th-seeded Howard Bison have done it. At last, the program has a March Madness win under its belt after defeating No. 16-seed UMBC Retrievers in the First Four round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Howard basketball outlasted the Retrievers for an 86-83 victory and a ticket to the first round of the Big Dance. […]

For most of Tuesday night’s First Four game between Texas and NC State, two of the final at-large teams in the March Madness field, the Longhorns looked the stronger of the two. However, a late-game collapse allowed the Wolfpack to come all the way back and tie the game on a Tre Holloman free throw. […]

Even though they are a No.1 seed, Duke will have their work cut out for them in the NCAA Tournament. In the meantime, head coach and former player Jon Scheyer is looking to go for his first National Championship as head coach. After winning the ACC Tournament, legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski offered a hopeful message […]

As expected, Arizona was named one of the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament, a reward for the team’s dominant run in the Big 12, which aptly ended with a championship trophy. The Wildcats tallied a 32-2 record, including 16-2 in conference play, and they are looking very much like a national champion by the […]

SMU basketball just barely survived a late-season slide and still snuck into the NCAA Tournament, but the Mustangs will have to earn their way into the Round of 64. After a slump that included a four-game losing streak and an uninspiring ACC Tournament loss against Louisville, the selection committee sent SMU to Dayton for a […]

It is not just some who are anticipating that Duke will be upset during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Turns out it is one of their own. On Tuesday, former Duke player and coach turned ESPN analyst Jay Bilas is joining the club of Blue Devil doubters, per The Rich Eisen Show. Altogether, Bilas is picking […]

Howard University made history with its win over UMBC on Tuesday night in the First Four tournament. With their 86-83 victory, they’ve won their first March Madness tournament game in school history. Howard University controlled the game for the majority, with a stout defense and a heavy offensive attack. The Bison even led by 14, […]

Auburn found itself unwanted on Selection Sunday as the program never came up during the announcement of the 68-team field for the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers finished the regular season with a 17-16 record, including 7-11 in the SEC. They hoped to squeeze into March Madness or at least a slot in the Final Four, […]

The Purdue Boilermakers have gotten hot at the right time as they are coming off an excellent run in the Big Ten tournament, one that concluded with a victory over top-seeded Michigan in the conference championship game. Matt Painter has put together a smart, veteran team that knows how to play high-level offense. That offensive […]

March Madness is defined by the unexpected, but if you look closely at the data, you can often spot a giant standing on shaky ground. Enter the Arkansas Razorbacks. Head coach John Calipari has done a masterful job in his second season in Fayetteville, guiding the Hogs to a 26-8 record, an SEC Tournament championship, […]

March Madness is here and the bracket is out! While the top teams in the nation didn’t have to sweat out whether they would be in the field on Selection Sunday, they would have been dialed into the bracket reveal to see what their path to a potential Final Four run looks like. In any […]

While Michigan State owns the longest active March Madness streak in college basketball, its success in the tournament has fluctuated recently. The Spartans’ opening weekend woes could return in 2026, with Tom Izzo finding himself in a quad with a trio of dangerous teams in North Dakota State, Louisville and South Florida. Michigan State is […]

The NCAA tournament is about to begin, in both men’s and women’s college basketball. That means college basketball fans throughout the country will fill out their brackets. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is giving some advice to everyone who fills out March Madness brackets this year. “Make one bracket and stand on it,” Haliburton posted […]

Michael James, one of the best HBCU basketball players in the country, is leaving Mississippi Valley State and hitting the transfer portal. His move comes after a phenomenal season that saw him amongst the best scorers in college basketball, particularly at the FCS level. As a junior, James emerged as one of the most productive […]

The Duke basketball team reached the Final Four during the 2024-25 NCAA tournament. Duke is hoping for more this season, as head coach Jon Scheyer has the team in the field once again as a no. 1 seed. The Blue Devils are led by freshman star Cameron Boozer, who is averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 […]

With the Houston basketball team preparing for Idaho in the first game of its March Madness journey, the program could have a significant advantage if it were to make it far in the tournament. As the Houston basketball team lost to Arizona in the Big 12 Final, the roster is looking to bounce back with […]

The Arizona basketball team are Big 12 champions. One of Arizona’s players is LeBron James’ son, Bryce James. LeBron spoke about how excited he was to see his son’s team win the Big 12 conference tournament recently. “To see the success that they’re having and him enjoying it… I’m definitely rooting for them in the […]

Dan Hurley has made Storrs into a powerhouse. The UConn Huskies have a flashy 29-5 record, a shiny No. 2 seed, and a defense that scares their opponents. Fans are hoping for another long run, maybe even a return to the top of the sport. But the tournament is a cruel stage where regular season […]

Alabama Crimson Tide star Aden Holloway was recently arrested on drug charges, days before the start of the March Madness Tournament. On Tuesday, an update reveals that Holloway’s investigation found that there is “no evidence” he was attempting to distribute marijuana. Although the junior guard was found with a large possession of marijuana, it appears […]

The Michigan Wolverines have enjoyed a brilliant regular season and head coach Dusty May saw his team answer nearly every question as it won the Big Ten regular-season title in dominant fashion. It did not play at the same level in the conference tournament as the Wolverines were handled fairly easily in the championship game […]

While March Madness is about to be in full swing, several teams that did not make the NCAA Tournament are already in the process of changing head coaches. For the Eastern Michigan Eagles, they made the decision to part ways with head coach Stan Heath following the conclusion of the regular season. And they’ve settled […]

Recently, the field for the NCAA tournament was revealed, with things slated to get underway on Tuesday with the First Four Games getting started on Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio. The field this year features several blue blood schools, along with some newer programs on the rise looking to insert their names into the national […]

In March, good teams become national champions thanks to tough defense and experienced guards. The Midwest Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket offers an interesting path for a team that has quietly built a resume that is perfect for a deep run. The Iowa State Cyclones are that team. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has […]

The McDonald’s All-American Game gathers the best high school basketball players in the country together to partake in the ultimate display of amateur hoop talent. The all-star basketball game has been in existence since 1978, and a lot of pretty great basketball players have played in the game. There have been some huge performances by […]

The first and second AP All-American Teams have been announced for the 2025-26 college basketball season. However, despite being viewed as a top NBA prospect, Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson was not named on either list. Instead, the First AP All-American Team consists of Cameron Boozer (Duke Blue Devils), AJ Dybansta (BYU Cougars), Darius Acuff […]

The Iowa State basketball team had yet another fantastic regular season under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones lost just once at home all year, and made it all the way to the semi-finals of the Big 12 conference tournament. As a result, Iowa State is a no. 2 seed this year at the NCAA […]

The month of March is defined by survival. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the landscape of college basketball feels as volatile as ever. Yet, amidst the chaos of upsets and buzzer-beaters, one undeniable constant remains. Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are primed for a deep run. Entering the tournament as a dangerous […]

It seems like the wait in Tucson has gone on forever. The Arizona Wildcats have come close to winning the championship several times since Lute Olson raised the trophy in 1997, but they have always lost in the second weekend. But now that the 2026 NCAA Tournament field is set, the story is changing. This […]

For the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, March isn’t just about the chaos of the bracket. It is a high-stakes scouting mission. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world gravitate toward the blue-chip stars and the Cinderellas alike. Sam Presti and his staff, though, are looking for something more […]

The calendar has turned to mid-March. For the basketball world, that means only one thing: the high-octane, heart-stopping drama of the NCAA Tournament. For Mike Dunleavy Jr and the Golden State Warriors front office, though, the brackets are a scouting map for a franchise at a critical crossroads. As the “Big Three” era enters its […]