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Upsets in March Madness keep people coming back and watching every season. If the higher seed always won, there wouldn’t be much excitement for the NCAA Tournament. However, that isn’t how sports work, and every year, some lower-seeded teams make runs. Teams like Fairleigh Dickinson and UMBC have captured America’s hearts, while Coppin State and […]

Although they won’t be found on projected NCAA Tournament brackets, at least not yet, the Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the feel-good stories in college basketball this season. The program fired Chris Holtmann in mid-February and proceeded to go 6-1 under interim head coach Jake Diebler. The 27-year-old could be on the verge […]

“This is our year.” That is a hollow statement that many desperate fan bases proclaim to anyone who listens. It is also the name of the unfortunate club that Matt Painter, Sean Miller, Mark Few and Rick Barnes, among others, have been forcefully enrolled in after not being able to reach the apex of college […]

Juwan Howard has been fired and he will not return as the head coach of the Michigan basketball team. Howard started off his tenure with a lot of success as he won AP Coach of the Year in his second season. The Wolverines went all the way to the Elite 8 that season and they […]

The Purdue basketball team is playing Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament on Friday. In the second half, the Boilermakers saw Braden Smith go down with a concerning injury. He came up limping and went to the locker room for further evaluation, per Andy Katz. ‘Braden Smith being evaluated in back by locker room […]

Juwan Howard will not return next season as the head coach of the Michigan basketball team. Howard was the coach of the Wolverines for five seasons and led the team to a Big Ten title and a trip to the Elite Eight in his second season. He also won AP Coach of the Year that […]

The USC basketball season came to an end yesterday with a 70-49 loss against Arizona basketball in the Pac-12 Tournament. The Wildcats are the #1 seed in the tournament. The Trojans were playing their best basketball of the season leading up to the game, but they couldn’t get anything going on offense. Now, the season […]

In a huge move for both college sports and brand partnerships, Stephen Curry’s Curry Brand has signed its first-ever NIL deal with a college athlete, bringing South Carolina women’s basketball standout freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley into its fold. The multi-year agreement not only positions Fulwiley as an ambassador for Curry Brand but also sets her up […]

Bronny James and the USC basketball team saw their season come to an end on Thursday in the Pac-12 Tournament as they lost to #1 seed Arizona basketball. This season didn’t go as planned for James and the Trojans, and now we will wait and see if James decides to go the NBA Draft, or […]

The Kansas basketball team suffered a stunning loss in the Big 12 tournament against Cincinnati on Wednesday. The depleted Jayhawks team, who were without Kevin McCullar Jr. and Hunter Dickinson, got blown out by 20 in the first round of the tournament. Now, they wait to see where they will land on Selection Sunday, and […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star Candace Parker recently drew a comparison between Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark and the legends of the NBA and NFL, highlighting Clark’s significant impact on the popularity of women’s basketball. The comparison comes in the wake of the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten title game against Nebraska on March 10, which shattered […]

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) and Intersport announced Thursday that WNBA legends and current stars will coach in the 2024 Women’s College All-Star Game, which will feature college stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The historic event, set to take place April 6 at Cleveland State University, will feature coaching from […]

The Indiana basketball team hasn’t had a great season this year and they have never really been in consideration for the NCAA Tournament. However, the Hoosiers have now found themselves three wins away from winning the Big Ten Tournament and getting an automatic qualifier. Indiana is playing their best basketball of the season right now […]

Mike Woodson’s Indiana basketball team extended its winning streak to five games by squeaking past Penn State 61-59 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at the Target Center. In a neck-and-neck matchup with 10 lead changes and nine deadlocks, the Hoosiers came out on top thanks to Anthony Leal’s late-game […]

A 79-62 loss to the Washington State Cougars in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament officially marks the end of Jerod Haase’s tenure as Stanford basketball head coach. The program is dismissing him after eight years at the helm, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic. Stanford finishes the season with a 14-18 record and suffers […]

The Duke basketball program took on the NC State Wolfpack in the second round of the ACC Tournament Thursday night. The Wolfpack stunningly beat Kyle Filipowski and the Blue Devils 74-69. Now, social media is going crazy over the upset. Social media is in shambles over Duke basketball’s loss to NC State The Wolf Pack […]

Coach Kyle Neptune can still salvage the Villanova basketball season. The Wildcats ended with an 18-14 overall record with 10 losses and 10 wins in their conference. They started the Big East Tournament right with a narrow win over DePaul and hope to keep that momentum going against Marquette. If they do win over Coach […]

South Carolina freshman Collin Murray-Boyles is drawing comparisons to an NBA legend as the Gamecocks inch closer and closer to March Madness. Murray-Boyles is one of the best freshman players in the nation, averaging 16.7 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting over 70% from the floor in his last 11 games. His impressive stats plus […]

The USC basketball program took on the No. 1 seeded Arizona Wildcats in the second round of the Pac-12 tournament. Of course, many fans wonder how future NBA Draft prospect Bronny James looked during the conference battle. James’ performance was not eye-popping, but it left room for excitement. Why Bronny James’ subpar performance should excite […]

The 2023-24 college basketball season for the West Virginia basketball got off to a rocky start. Head-coaching staple for the Mountaineers, Bob Huggins, announced his resignation after a tumultuous offseason that included Huggins using a homophobic slur and getting arrested for DUI. The Mountaineers eventually named Josh Eilert their interim head coach, but after a […]

The DePaul basketball team is currently one of the worst division one basketball programs in the country, and their season came to an end of Wednesday night in the first round of the Big East Tournament. With the season over for the Blue Demons, they quickly began their search for a new head coach by […]

The meteoric rise of Iowa’s basketball sensation, Caitlin Clark, is not just a testament to her incredible talent but also a beacon of optimism for the future of women’s basketball, particularly regarding the WNBA’s expansion plans. Chicago Sky forward Brianna Turner’s recent comments have highlighted the significant impact Clark’s popularity could have on broadening the […]

I’d like to begin by first wishing Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry both a speedy recovery from the sprained ankle that has kept him sidelined for the last three games, and a happy birthday. The greatest shooter in the history of basketball may have been brought into this world 36 years ago today, […]

The Rice Owls women’s basketball team clinched an improbable berth in the NCAA Tournament, a feat that left coach Lindsay Edmonds overwhelmed with pride for her squad. The Owls’ journey to the NCAA Tournament has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a decisive 61-41 victory over ninth-seeded East Carolina in the America Athletic Conference […]

Oklahoma State basketball just wrapped up a putrid 12-20 season, which included six straight losses to close out the campaign. As a result, head coach Mike Boynton has been relieved of his duties. Via Jon Rothstein: “Sources: Oklahoma State has parted ways with Mike Boynton.” This doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering how […]

In the always-changing, conference realignment era of college basketball, sometimes it’s hard to remember just how many teams are in a given conference. The Big Ten has fourteen teams. The Big 12 has fourteen as well. The Atlantic 10 has fifteen teams. The Pac-12 does have twelve, but next year they’ll be down to 2. […]

The Florida basketball team was a power house back in the early 2000s, but they have been in a bit of a down stretch as of late. Head coach Todd Golden has done a great job bringing the Gators back, however, and it is looking like they will be back in the NCAA Tournament this […]

This Is March. Those three words have become popular to describe the chaos, excitement, and overall brilliance of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as March Madness. Sixty-eight of the best teams in college basketball, in both the men’s and women’s divisions, square off in a massive bracket-style tournament that determines who will become the […]

Welcome to another edition of Bracketology here at ClutchPoints, friends! We’re up to 14 tickets that have been officially punched to the Big Dance, and while none can be secured on Thursday, it’s still a loaded slate of games that have all kinds of bubble implications. As you’ll soon see, we’ve got an extended Examining The […]

It was an emotional farewell, as expected, with Mike Hopkins at the helm. Seated alongside Keion Brooks Jr. at a podium, the Washington men’s basketball coach paused, took a deep breath, and uttered, “Poise, I tell you poise” perhaps as a self-reminder to keep his composure and not succumb to emotions. Just five days following […]

The Kansas basketball team went out in the second round of the Big 12 tournament in a 72-52 loss to Cincinnati, and amid the absence of Kevin McCullar Jr. and Hunter Dickinson, Bill Self explained the reason that the team lost after the game. “I thought that we were bad offensively,” Bill Self said, via […]

The Miles College Lady Golden Bears defeat the Kentucky State Therobreds 75-72 to capture their first-ever SIAC Championship. Feliah Greer achieved a career-high of 33 points, clinching the title of SIAC Championship Player of the Game. Iemiyah Harris followed as the Bears’ second-leading scorer with 15 points. Tederia Ashley ended with a double-double, scoring 10 […]

The Purdue Boilermakers are the regular season Big Ten Champions and Coach Matt Painter’s team now has its sights set on bigger prizes. The Boilermakers haven’t made a Final Four since 1980 and haven’t won the national championship since 1932. The 2023-2024 Purdue squad is seen by many as the university’s best hope to win […]

The Texas women’s basketball team clinched the Big 12 women’s title with a dominating 70-53 victory over Iowa State, marking the end to an era as they prepare to transition to the SEC next season. Coach Vic Schaefer emphasized the achievement’s in light of a fiercely competitive league. “To go win a championship in this […]

The Pac-12 Conference men’s basketball tournament kicked off on Wednesday in Las Vegas. The first game of the day was USC against Washington as Bronny James, Boogie Ellis and company tried to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. On the other hand, this turned out to be the final Pac-12 game of Mike Hopkins’ run […]

Yes, we have more Taylor Swift-sports news to report! After being linked to the Kansas City Chiefs all season long due to her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce, Swift is apparently inspiring college basketball teams now. In fact, BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope credited Swift’s lucky No. 13 for the team’s impressive 2023-24 […]

Kentucky basketball is one of the best college basketball programs of all time, and it is already a very attractive destination for top recruits. The Wildcats want to make it even more attractive, however, as they are launching a new NIL fund later this week. Everyone knows that NIL is the name of the game […]

The Hampton Pirates are set to hire Georgetown assistant coach Ivan Thomas as their new head basketball coach, according to Michael Sauls of The Virginian-Pilot. The university started a nationwide search recently after letting go of 15-year head coach Edward “Buck” Joyner, Jr. Hampton University will hire Georgetown assistant Ivan Thomas, per sources and reports. […]

San Diego State University made a surprising run all the way to the NCAA Basketball Tournament National Championship Game last season. It was Kawhi Leonard back in 2009-11 that really put the Mountain West Conference team on the map, though, especially when it comes to the Big Dance. Leonard had a special career at SDSU, […]