College Basketball

April 1 was a big day for Tom Izzo. Just days after Michigan State’s heartbreaking early exit from the NCAA Tournament — a game that saw the Spartans trail by as many as 19 points in the first half, claw all the way back to take a slight lead, and still fall short when the clock hit zero — Izzo …

INDIANAPOLIS — There was the scene of lovable courtside TV analyst Bill Raftery genuinely shocked as he tried to comprehend what had just unfolded before him. Moments later, there was the scene of UConn coach Dan Hurley’s mom — no professional lip readers needed — also not quite believing that shot went in. The kid who took the shot — …

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob Knight’s halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana’s players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they’d already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out because of an injury. That’s when the late Hall of Fame coach arrived and …

Villanova was one of the top available jobs around the nation last year. The Wildcats went through a rigorous process before landing on Kevin Willard. Now, North Carolina is looking for a new head coach and considered the top landing spot for a head coach. As the Tar Heels go through their process, new information is being shared about Villanova’s …

This story originally published March 19, 2026. From completely unrecognized to a superstar. That has been the story of Illinois men’s basketball freshman guard Keaton Wagler, who went from an under-recruited 3-star prospect to the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and likely NBA draft lottery pick. Advertisement Wagler has led veteran-laden, European-influenced Illinois to the 2026 Final Four. He’s …

Thanks to a legendary shot from Braylon Mullins, UConn men’s basketball is heading to their eighth Final Four this weekend in Indianapolis. It’s the team’s third Final Four in the last four years, meaning the Huskies have a shot at three national titles in that same span. But unlike 2023 and 2024, UConn is far from a favorite to cut …

Audi Crooks landing spots: Where NCAA’s No. 2 scorer should go after leaving Iowa State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Iowa State Cyclones star Audi Crooks on Thursday confirmed that she will enter the NCAA transfer portal and play out her final college season away from Ames, Ia. …

UNC basketball is special but still not close to powerhouse originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Times are changing and the last people to get that seem to be those running historically successful programs. Recently, the University of North Carolina decided to move on from head coach Hubert Davis.  …

Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies are still in the race for the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class, five-star forward Tyran Stokes. For a long time, it didn’t seem like the Huskies had a shot to reel in his services, but after transferring to Seattle’s Rainier Beach High School to play for coach Jamal Crawford, Sprinkle and …

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ run to the Elite 8 and an incredibly successful campaign during the 2025-26 college basketball season would not have been possible without the impressive play all season long from point guard Bennett Stirtz. In Ben McCollum’s first year as Iowa’s head coach, he brought Stirtz with him from Drake. The two blossomed instantly in their roles and …

The men’s Final Four returns to Indianapolis for ninth time on April 4 and 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium. On Saturday night, Illinois plays Connecticut, followed by Michigan vs. Arizona, and the winners meet Monday night for the national championship. Duke — which suffered a crushing loss to UConn in a regional final this year — has won three titles …

Rutgers fans, it’s game day! The Scarlet Knights have made the trip out to Las Vegas and will take on Creighton later tonight in the first round of the College Basketball Crown. Rutgers will look to build on its momentum from the end of the regular season and take down a Creighton team that has had some injury issues all …

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight’s halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana’s players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they’d already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out because of an injury. That’s when the late Hall of Fame coach arrived …

The Michigan Wolverines are set to face off against the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four in Indianapolis on Saturday. In preparation of the highly-anticipated battle between the No. 1 seeds, we spoke with Brian Pedersen of SB Nation’s Arizona Desert Swarm. Here is a recap of our conversation, including the keys to victory, X-factors for both teams, score predictions …

A few days before Christmas, University of Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg came home to Pennsauken to surprise his ailing mother with a gift – new Jeep Wrangler. He also dropped in at Pennsauken High School to see his old coach, Harrison Carsillo, and speak with the team there. Advertisement “He took a half-hour and answered questions and told them …

As the calendar flips to April, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Michigan basketball. Standing between the Wolverines and a spot in Monday night’s National Championship game is a high-powered Arizona Wildcats squad that has averaged over 86 points per game this season. While Tommy Lloyd’s roster is deep, the latest statistical breakdown reveals three specific players who serve as …

Kansas Jayhawks News (Bill Self news) The KC Star dives into what likely led to Bill Self’s return Yahoo Sports claims that Self’s return instantly makes Kansas a title contender next year The Star also looks into the to-do list for Self now that he’s announced his return Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Links! NASA’s manned mission to the moon is underway …

There are plenty of frustrations and concerns around Kentucky Basketball, but according to some recently-released data, Kentucky Basketball continues to be elite when it comes to ticket sales. A new report from Sportico shows Kentucky Basketball earned about $8 million more on basketball ticket sales than any other school. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement We should note that this data is for …

What makes college sports unique sometimes gets obscured. Especially these days. Blinded by the bright lights of games starting close to midnight to fill programming blocks for television. Overshadowed by big money being paid to coaches and now players. Drowned by the seemingly endless annual flood of athletes from one school to the next, with overboard social media fury and …

There will be plenty of star power in Indianapolis for the 2026 Final Four, but don’t forget about the unsung heroes. Connecticut, Illinois, Arizona and Michigan made the national semifinals with their major playmakers having the primary roles. But what has allowed this quartet to reach the biggest stage in men’s college basketball is that they also get significant contributions …

Looking ahead would be easy for the Gannon University men’s basketball team. One win stands between the Golden Knights and an NCAA championship. Instead of pondering this final game, however, head coach Easton Bazzoli wants his team to look back at its prior 36. Advertisement Teamwork. Camaraderie. Growth. Gannon, Bazzoli said, need not change anything before its April 5 date …

What makes college sports unique sometimes gets obscured. Especially these days. Blinded by the bright lights of games starting close to midnight to fill programming blocks for television. Overshadowed by big money being paid to coaches and now players. Drowned by the seemingly endless annual flood of athletes from one school to the next, with overboard social media fury and …

Tennessee basketball got started in the transfer portal by adding former Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade. The Vols (25-12) did well landing the elite shooter and scorer, who announced his move April 1, but they still have more work to do to assemble a national title contender. Advertisement Tennessee has three incoming freshmen in the 2027 class. None have the profile …

Rapper J. Cole signed a professional contract to play basketball in China. The St. John’s alumni and multi-time Grammy award-winning artist will play basketball for the Chinese Basketball Association’s Nanjing Monkey Kings, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Wednesday night. Advertisement The “No Role Modelz” rapper appeared to have confirmed the news himself in an interview on “Talk with Flee” that …

Brayden Burries and the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats are heading to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after taking down Braden Smith and the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers 79-64 in the Elite Eight. Now, with a spot in the national championship on the line, Arizona has a tough task ahead, facing Yaxel Lendeborg and the No. …