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The Gonzaga Bulldogs will begin their 2026 NCAA Tournament run without Braden Huff as he continues to recover from a dislocated kneecap suffered in January. Huff has not played since January 15, when he was injured ahead of Gonzaga’s road matchup against the Washington State Cougars. However, that does not mean he will sit out […]

As fans have been up in arms about the St. John’s basketball team being the fifth seed in the March Madness tournament, some believe the program was snubbed from being higher. With some believing the St. John’s basketball team was screwed with their March Madness placement, head coach Rick Pitino would give his reactions to […]

With the Michigan State basketball team earning the No. 3 seed in the March Madness tournament, the upcoming game for the program is against the North Dakota State Bison on Thursday. As the Michigan State basketball team had a troubling end to the regular season, dropping the last two games, head coach Tom Izzo would […]

On Saturday, Houston came up short against Arizona, 79-74, in the final of the Big 12 tournament. Nevertheless, some are anticipating that Houston will win the NCAA tournament. As a result of their loss to Arizona, the Cougars secured a No.2 seed in the South Region of the tournament. On Thursday, the Cougars will play against […]

The idea behind March Madness is that anything can happen, but when you look closely at the numbers for the 2025–2026 Florida Gators, it looks less like a miracle and more like a mathematical certainty that they will win the national championship. Thanks to the careful direction of head coach Todd Golden, the Gators have […]

Louisville is preparing for its first game in March Madness as they face off with South Florida on Thursday. They got a six seed in the NCAA Tournament after Louisville was bounced by Miami early in the ACC Tournament. Now, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 is sending the Cardinals a warning about their […]

Utah State is heading to the Big Dance. Utah State punched its ticket with a win in the Mountain West Conference Championship, after already winning the regular season crown. With all the success of the program this year, head coach Jerrod Calhoun had some expectations on seeding. When Utah State was given a nine-seed, he […]

The Duke Blue Devils come into March Madness as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and one of the favorites to cut down the nets at the end of it all. Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski knows a thing or two about winning NCAA championships, and Coach K believes this Blue […]

Michigan basketball is the number one seed in the Midwest Region. Michigan will be looking to win its first National Championship since 1989. As they prepare to embark on their run through the bracket, they are in a perfect spot to make the run. It was a solid season for the Wolverines. They started 14-0 […]

One of the biggest stories in the NCAA Tournament this season is the first-year class and its talent. The BYU basketball program has arguably the best of the bunch in AJ Dybantsa, and he has been playing well all season. Dybantsa has been projected as a top-two or three pick in the NBA Draft all […]

The Michigan State Spartans always have a date in the NCAA Tournament. When the brackets were announced Sunday, the Spartans were named as the No. 3 seed in the East Region, marking the 29th consecutive season that the Spartans had made it into The Big Dance. Tom Izzo is responsible for this remarkable streak that […]

March is here, and you can already feel the craziness. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament field starts to take shape, the long-running argument over which program has the best championship DNA is at the top of everyone’s minds. The usual blue bloods are getting a lot of attention, but the best bet in the 68-team […]

March Madness kicks off this week, with the first round on Thursday and Friday. Alabama will bring its 3-point-heavy style of play to the tournament, as they face 13-seed Hofstra on Friday. Now, the team may be without one of its top players, as Aden Holloway has been arrested, per a release from the Tuscaloosa […]

The bracket for the NCAA Tournament is officially set, and now college basketball fans around the country are scrambling to fill out their brackets. St. John’s, Arkansas and Purdue are among the hottest teams in the country after winning their respective conference tournaments. As usual on Selection Sunday, some teams will be happy with their […]

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta has accomplished a lot throughout his career, especially after getting his 500th win. It looks like he’s ready to ride off into the sunset, as he recently announced his retirement in a statement. “After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided that […]

The madness is finally here in March. As the brackets are set and the noise around the field reaches a peak, one team stands out as the best blue-chip contender: the Duke Blue Devils. People naturally wondered if Jon Scheyer’s team would have to rebuild after losing Cooper Flagg, a once-in-a-lifetime talent, to the NBA Draft. […]

Arkansas coach John Calipari is intimidating as they come on the hardwood. But off it, Calipari can still crack a few jokes here and there. Calipari steered the Razorbacks to the title in the SEC Tournament after beating Vanderbilt, 86-75, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Sunday. They earned a fourth seed in the NCAA […]

Vanderbilt made an epic run in the SEC tournament. They defeated Florida on the way to playing for the SEC Championship, but would fall to Arkansas. 86-75. Regardless, Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington expected a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. The March Madness brackets are out, and Vanderbilt got the number five seed in the […]

The March Madness brackets have been set. While much of the bracket is set up in advance, some last-minute changes may be needed due to upsets. One of those cases was Purdue’s upset of Michigan in the Big Ten Championship game. Now, it is being reported what changed in the brackets, according to Nicole Auerbach […]

After winning 20 or more games in each of its first seven seasons under Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball fell off a cliff in 2025-26. The Tigers were never competitive in the American Conference title race, finishing 13-19 overall and just 8-10 in conference play. Naturally, that led to some questions about Hardaway’s standing as the […]

Arkansas will enter March Madness with skyrocketing confidence, as it captured the title in the SEC Tournament after beating Vanderbilt, 86-75, at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday. The Razorbacks, who were given a fourth seed in the NCAA Tournament, were led by Darius Acuff Jr., who went off for 30 points, including five three-pointers, on top […]

It is that time of the year again when 68 of the best college programs in the country show up to decide who will have their one shining moment in the NCAA Tournament. Following the results of Selection Sunday, Florida, Duke, Arizona, and Michigan got the top seeds. It was not much of a surprise, […]

Connecticut earned the second seed in the Eastern Regional following Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament. It was fitting for the Huskies, who tallied a 29-5 record, including 17-3 in the Big East. UConn was upset by St. John’s in the final of the Big East Tournament, 72-52, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The defeat […]

Tom Izzo is proud to be back in March Madness once again, looking forward to another deep NCAA tournament run with the Michigan State Spartans this season. Izzo has been leading Michigan State throughout his entire head coaching career, going on 31 years and counting. He gifted them a national championship in 2000 and many […]

As in the past years, Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament brought several surprises. But that’s also what makes March Madness perpetually interesting, although the teams that didn’t earn a berth this year might vehemently disagree. One of the teams that made it was Vanderbilt. It was named the fifth seed in the South Regional, […]

The absence of college star Caleb Wilson from the North Carolina Tar Heels made an impact on their seeding in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Wilson was enjoying a strong freshman campaign with North Carolina, averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game throughout 24 appearances. He was shooting 57.8% from the field, including 25.9% from […]

If there’s one person who knows about the career path of USC star Alijah Arenas, it is, of course, his dad, Gilbert Arenas. Many believe that he is ready to make the jump to the NBA, with experts predicting him to be a mid-first-round to a second-round pick. As a 6-foot-6 guard, he has the […]

March Madness set the tone with a Selection Sunday filled with drama and excitement. Miami (OH) breaking into the field of 68 over Auburn dominated the day. Teams either received a gift, curse, or snub as the bracket finally became unveiled. Most of the field looked predictable minus some shockers, a la the Tigers, Oklahoma […]

Bill Self is looking forward to the bracket of death the Kansas Jayhawks will experience in the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament. Self has been the Jayhawks’ head coach since 2003, keeping them remarkable as one of the most formidable programs in the modern basketball era. He has won two national championships throughout his time, seeking […]

SMU basketball faced long odds to enter March Madness. The Mustangs earned bubble status two days before Selection Sunday, with Auburn called to make it over them. Well, SMU snuck in over the Tigers and then took a dig at Bruce Pearl. Pearl emerged as a fierce backer of his former team and son Steven, […]

John Calipari made jokes about how the blowout loss to Florida during the regular-season prevented his Arkansas Razorbacks squad from getting a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament. Calipari led Arkansas to the SEC Championship this season, automatically qualifying for the NCAA Tournament after beating Vanderbilt. Florida lost to the Commodores in the semifinals, which […]

For the 24th time, Duke conquered the ACC Tournament after surviving Virginia, 84-80, in the final on Saturday, with Cameron Boozer sinking two free throws to seal the win. Following the victory, the Blue Devils were given the top seed in the NCAA Tournament, as expected, having lost only once in conference play. While they […]

March Madness 2026 has completed its 68-team field. Selection Sunday delivered no shortage of drama including Miami (OH) getting in over Auburn. But it also presented intriguing matchups starting on Tuesday. What’s certain is this: Even the No. 1 seeds aren’t safe in each regional. Regardless if it’s No. 1 ranked Duke or 32-2 Arizona. […]

Both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets are out, and the top of the women’s bracket is no surprise. Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies put together an undefeated regular season and have been named the top seed in the NCAA Tournament. Who else joins the defending champions on the top line? THE REIGNING […]

The Auburn Tigers missed the cut for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. One of the tournament committee members explained the main factors that led to the decision. Auburn enjoyed a Final Four run in 2025 during Bruce Pearl’s final year as the program’s head coach. Seeing him retire and his son Steven take over the reins […]

Bruce Pearl stepped down as the head coach of Auburn basketball before the season, leaving the team in the hands of his son. The first season under Steven Pearl did not end the way they had hoped. Auburn was left out of the NCAA tournament, as Miami (OH) got a bid. Now, the former Auburn […]

Miami (OH) basketball sweated through Selection Sunday in wondering its March Madness fate. The loss to UMass in the MAC Tournament placed the RedHawks on the bubble. But now Miami sneaks in over power conference representatives Auburn and Oklahoma. Miami sparked countless of debates about earning an at-large shot. The MAC representative breezed through an […]

Michigan could not pull off the win in the Big Ten tournament final. Michigan fell to Purdue, 80-72, as they were unable to secure both the regular season and conference tournament titles. During the game, Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg suffered an ankle sprain, but he says it is a false alarm, according to Alejandro Zungia […]

Arkansas basketball freshman Darius Acuff Jr. continues to amaze. In his latest performance, he turned heads anew with another NBA draft-stock boosting showing, as he led the Razorbacks to an 86-75 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores in Sunday’s SEC Tournament championship game. Acuff torched the Commodores, going off for 30 points on 9-for-20 shooting from […]