College Basketball

[ad_1] DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Amarr Knox’s layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds in the First Four. Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in a …

[ad_1] The North Carolina Tar Heels went to Dayton, Ohio, and took on San Diego State with an opportunity to travel to Milwaukee and face off with No. 6-seed Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This game lasted approximately 10 minutes before UNC held a 20-point lead, finishing with a 95-68 win. When everything was said …

[ad_1] Hannah Hidalgo explains impact of support in women’s basketball Hannah Hidalgo explains impact of support in women’s basketball Coming into the First Four, questions persisted about whether North Carolina men’s basketball deserved a spot in the men’s NCAA Tournament. That question was soundly answered by a hungry Tar Heel squad that won 95-68 over San Diego State on Tuesday in the …

[ad_1] DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in a First Four matchup Tuesday night. Davis’ six 3-pointers tied Caleb Love’s program record for an NCAA Tournament game. Love had six against UCLA in …

[ad_1] UNC didn’t look like a bubble team in the First Four. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) UNC, the team that many people believed didn’t belong in the NCAA tournament, has advanced to the next round of the NCAA tournament. Convincingly. All the complaints about the Tar Heels’ 1-12 record against Quad 1 teams and their athletic …

[ad_1] Washburn men’s basketball speaks to the media after Central Region Semifinal Washburn men’s basketball defeated Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday in the NCAA Division II Central Region Semifinal. The Ichabods advance to Tuesday’s Sweet 16. TOPEKA — Lee Arena was the place to be in the capital city on Tuesday. Behind a packed gymnasium, Washburn men’s basketball delivered a performance …

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball’s new coach Darian DeVries will be introduced at Assembly Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson will get an opportunity to talk about how the hire came together and the press conference will allow DeVries a chance to outline his vision for the Hoosiers, but fans looking to get some early insight into both …

[ad_1] Nolan Hickman noticed a novel approach to Gonzaga’s preparation for the West Coast Conference Tournament and the likelihood of round three against Saint Mary’s. The Gaels won close decisions in the first two matchups, prompting GU’s coaching staff to not only adjust the starting five – inserting Braden Huff for Ben Gregg – but push the players to summon …

[ad_1] DAYTON, Ohio — Amarr Knox’s layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four. Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in a South …

[ad_1] ATLANTA (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 30 points and Jacksonville State beat Georgia Tech 81-64 on Tuesday night in the NIT for coach Ray Harper’s 600th career victory. Jacksonville State (23-12) earned its first NIT victory in program history. Pierre had five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Gamecocks (23-12). Marcellus Brigham Jr. scored 16 points …

[ad_1] NBA draft prospects to watch in the March Madness tournament USAT’s Mackenzie Salmon gives you four players to keep your eye on in March Madness that will most likely be heading to the NBA next year. Sports Pulse The Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball team has won its first NCAA Tournament game, thanks to a Hail Mary in their …

[ad_1] The Associated Press 2024-25 All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: First Team Cooper Flagg, Duke, 6-9, 205, Freshman; Newport, Maine; 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists (61 of 61 first-place votes, 305 points* Johni Broome, Auburn, 6-10, 235, Fifth year; Plant City, Florida; 18.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists (61, 305* Braden Smith, Purdue, …

[ad_1] The NCAA Tournament is finally here. No. 1 overall seed Auburn is one of the heavy favorites to win and other SEC teams are expected to do well in the field of 68 teams. Texas men’s basketball snuck in as a No. 11 seed and has to play Xavier before it can go against the rest of the bracket. …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved the best for last,” the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach pronounced, bringing a March Madness roar from thousands of St. John’s fans hanging on …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets still have 14 games left in their 2024-25 NBA season to make something happen, starting with Tuesday’s matchup at the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, with Brooklyn unlikely to make it to the Eastern Conference’s play-in tournament given that they are six games behind the ninth and 10th seeds, there will at least be some focus …

[ad_1] Texas in the NCAA WBB tournament Texas in the NCAA WBB tournament This date in Texas history is part of a Longhorns newsletter put together by Texas football beat writer Danny Davis. For this and more phenomenal American-Statesman coverage delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here. Today is March 18, 2025. And on this date in Texas history, Aaliyah Moore made …

[ad_1] NBA draft prospects to watch in the March Madness tournament USAT’s Mackenzie Salmon gives you four players to keep your eye on in March Madness that will most likely be heading to the NBA next year. Sports Pulse One of the most prestigious programs in men’s college basketball has picked its new leader. Indiana has hired West Virginia’s Darian …

[ad_1] Field Level Media The last time a freshman was the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament was 2015, when point guard Tyus Jones piloted Duke to its fifth national championship. Jones — and Jahlil Okafor, another freshman — came up big for the Blue Devils, and Duke beat Wisconsin for the national title with tournament averages of 13.0 …

[ad_1] Top facts about MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo Discover key facts about Tom Izzo, the legendary head basketball coach at Michigan State University, his contributions, achievements, and impact on the sport. Tom Izzo had a line for all time Monday on the Pat McAfee show. The conversation turned to the Michigan State vs. Michigan rivalry, and what transpired …

[ad_1] On Sunday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team officially found out just who they will play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament later this week, as well as which teams are in their region of the bracket. Announced on Selection Sunday, Alabama is a No. 2 seed in the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament this season, …

[ad_1] The best reserve in the country might be a starter for the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State’s Curtis Jones wouldn’t necessarily consider it a promotion. Jones is the leading scorer in the nation among players who primarily come off the bench. It’s a role he’s embraced since he arrived in Ames before last season. But with the loss of Keshon …

[ad_1] Whether you watch every game during the college basketball season or wait until the NCAA Tournament to tune in, March Madness is a time for us all to come together and compete to come closest to an unattainable goal: The perfect bracket. Sure, the odds of getting every single game right are 1 in 9.2 quintillion, but that’s only …

[ad_1] GAINESVILLE. Fla. — The group chat that includes Nick Boyd, Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin was buzzing. The former Florida Atlantic starters — now scattered across the country and playing for other teams — landed on the same side of the NCAA Tournament bracket, meaning the close friends and ex-teammates don’t have a chance to reunite in the Final …

[ad_1] PROVO, Utah — There was little to reason to think BYU would be a Big 12 Conference contender — never mind a team that would wound up getting ranked — back in the preseason. Then the Cougars lived down to expectations by losing four of their first six league games. BYU eventually turned it around, winning 11 of 13 …

[ad_1] [Full NCAA tournament bracket revealed | Printable bracket] March Madness is upon us. Upsets, dominance, game-winners and folk heroes are the names of the game during tourney time. It’s time to fill out your brackets and ride the wave to the national title game April 7. Here are picks for every first-round NCAA tournament game, except those involving the …