March Madness Articles - Page 6

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 […]

There is something inherently electric about this time of year. The collegiate atmosphere bleeds into the professional ranks and every high-stakes possession in the NCAA Tournament feels like a job interview for the bright lights of the NBA. For the New York Knicks, the 2026 March Madness tournament isn’t just a spectacle for fans. It’s […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As new majority owner Mark Walter continues to put his stamp on the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization recently made an intriguing hire of former NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor to general manager Rob Pelinka. With March Madness approaching, and the Lakers owning their first round pick, there are a […]

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 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 2025-26 campaign has been nothing short of a roller coaster for the Chicago Bulls. Their journey has been defined by a scorching 5-0 start that eventually gave way to the harsh reality of a rebuilding roster. Injuries to key cogs like Josh Giddey and Coby White derailed early momentum. The real story, though, unfolded […]

The madness is finally upon us. Now, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves at a pivotal crossroads that extends far beyond the final score of a single tournament game. This franchise has never been afraid to swing for the fences. As such, March Madness represents a live-action scouting laboratory where the stars of tomorrow are forged […]

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 […]

Greg Gard provided a crucial injury update on star Nolan Winter going into the Wisconsin Badgers’ time in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Gard has been the Badgers’ head coach since 2015, having the team in firm contention for March Madness nearly every year. This season presents plenty of potential for the squad, having racked up […]

Vanderbilt basketball sparked quite the conversations ahead of March Madness. The Commodores looked like they landed a high seed following their deep Southeastern Conference tournament run. But Vanderbilt left fans up in arms over its fifth seed placement before facing McNeese State. Still, Vandy delivers its first consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015 to 2017. […]

South Florida Bulls star Wes Enis is not having the underdog mentality going into the 2026 NCAA Tournament this season. Enis and the Bulls enjoyed an incredible campaign, winning the American Conference regular-season title and the conference tournament. This allowed them to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, the program’s first since 2012. South Florida is […]

March Madness expectations are higher than ever for St. John’s basketball. Head coach Rick Pitino has led the Red Storm to new heights with consecutive Big East titles. This St. John’s team looks like a strong contender to come out of the loaded East Regional. But there’s a first order of business to take care […]

The reveal of the March Madness bracket always sparks debate, but the 2026 NCAA Tournament field immediately drew significant scrutiny. As the controversy unfolded, the Texas Longhorns and the SMU Mustangs emerged at the center of the discussion. Both programs received at-large bids and were placed in the First Four as No. 11 seeds. Yet […]

Kentucky basketball faced the nightmare of landing a seven seed but tangling with either Iowa State or Houston. Fortunately for UK they won’t be in the same bracket with the latter. But Iowa State isn’t the worry on the side of Mark Pope here ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky falls into the Midwest regional […]

Nate Oats is dealing with off-court events about Aden Holloway that will directly impact the Alabama Crimson Tide’s chances of making a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Oats has been with the program since 2019, elevating them into serious national contender. He gifted them a Final Four appearance in 2024, looking to get […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley said the Gamecocks have not yet played their best basketball as the Gamecocks prepare to begin another NCAA Tournament run as a No. 1 seed. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Staley expressed confidence in her team despite acknowledging the Gamecocks did not have their best showing in the […]

After the Auburn basketball team lost to the Tennessee Volunteers in the regular season finale, it concluded what a disappointing first season under head coach Steven Pearl. With the Auburn basketball program dealing with a March Madness fate of not competing in the national tournament, the team will be participating in the NIT, as Pearl […]

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm are gearing up for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. College basketball insider John Fanta believes they have a shot at the Final Four. Fanta answered a question on Wake Up Barstool about St. John’s making a run into the Final Four. He seemed to think they could do […]

UCLA basketball received encouraging news just days before the NCAA Tournament begins. An update on Donovan Dent’s injury quickly became a key storyline shaping the Bruins’ March Madness outlook. The Bruins entered postseason play with momentum but faced uncertainty during their Big Ten Tournament semifinal against Purdue at the United Center in Chicago. During the […]

Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood matched school history ahead of the NCAA Tournament. He’s the first Illini head coach since Lou Henson to lead six straight March Madness appearances. Illinois even avoided a nightmare scenario and landed in one of the more winnable regionals before facing Penn. But why is the upset alert alarm […]

On Monday, Alabama basketball got some grim news. One of their top players, Aden Holloway, was arrested on federal drug charges. As a result, Holloway will not be traveling with the team during an investigation, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Furthermore, the University of Alabama released a statement saying that Holloway has been removed from campus, […]

The 2026 women’s NCAA Tournament gets underway on March 18 with a field shaped by one of the most competitive regular seasons in recent memory. The 2025-26 campaign showcased dominant post players, elite guard play, and deeper rosters across the country, creating a postseason landscape where several teams have a legitimate chance to challenge UConn […]

Kansas basketball is entering the region of death in the NCAA Tournament. Even head coach Bill Self knows that the Jayhawks landed inside the toughest bracket there is. “You’ve got the No. 1 overall seed in Duke. UConn, that was on the one line until a day or two ago,” Self said on Sunday via […]

As the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Duke Blue Devils are one of the favorites to cut down the nets and win the national championship. And they might have some bizarre form of luck on their side. Apparently defeating the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in the NCAA Tournament is a weird […]

St. John’s basketball holds a 119-season history in Queens, N.Y. Rick Pitino has the Red Storm hitting new accolades with consecutive Big East titles, sealing the latest over UConn on Saturday. Fans, however, are up in arms over St. John’s seeding in the NCAA Tournament. But should those fans ease their tensions and worries? The […]

Arguably the most anticipated sporting event of the year is here. March Madness is upon us, and everybody will be filling out their NCAA Tournament brackets. That includes grandma, your second cousin twice removed, the basketball know-it-all, and anybody in between. Looking at a bracket of 68 teams can be a daunting task, but ClutchPoints […]

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 […]

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 […]