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Zion Stanford will officially leave Villanova this offseason. The expected has now become reality as Stanford plans to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports stemming from Ken Jackson of Sky Limit Sports. Advertisement Stanford was not with the team over the final month of the season. He did not travel to Chicago for a March 4 game against …

The No. 2 UConn Huskies made March Madness history when Braylon Mullins nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to defeat No. 1 Duke during their Elite Eight game, and this Saturday they’ll move on to the Final Four where they’ll meet No. 3 Illinois. The game, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, will tip off Saturday, April 4, at …

The NCAA Tournament will wrap up on Monday, then all the fun begins again. The college basketball transfer portal opens shortly after on Tuesday, opening up the always crazy roster movement portion of the season. Tennessee has been a big player over the last few seasons in the transfer portal, landing elite guards like Dalton Knecht, Chaz Lanier and Ja’Kobi …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. When pondering the first Final Four matchup, there should be some consideration to blanket Unders simply because of the pace of the game. The Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies are both in the bottom fifth in the country in pace. Advertisement …

It’s a battle of the top seeds when No. 1 Arizona faces No. 1 Michigan in the Final Four of March Madness 2026. Whichever team wins, they’ll be the last No. 1 seed standing as we head into the championship final; here are a few stats and predictions for who will take this semifinal game. Arizona vs. Michigan will take …

Braylon Mullins hadn’t hit a 3-pointer in the first 39 minutes and 59 seconds of Connecticut’s Elite Eight game against Duke before Alex Karaban passed the ball to him for the eventual 40-foot game-winning shot with under a second left. It’s a shot that represented more than a punched ticket to the Final Four in Indianapolis. Advertisement “It’s like a …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 02: A general view of the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium before the Men's Final Four on April 02, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images DUKE What’s the best job in men’s college basketball? Coaches say it’s Duke — then the fieldCollege Basketball Coaches Get Real on Whether Duke is …

College basketball has never lacked for drama, dynasties, or defining moments. From the hardwood floors of small college gyms in the early 20th century to the roaring arenas of March Madness today, the sport has produced teams that didn’t just win. They changed the way the game was played. Some were dominant for a single unforgettable season. Others reshaped what …

You have to pay to play. That’s the way the new world of college sports works, especially football and men’s basketball, the two moneymakers for programs across the country. The financial aspect of competing is looming larger than ever now, and to win in those sports, it requires serious financial backing. Advertisement It costs now to recruit top talent from …

Ranking best Final Four semifinals between No. 1 seeds ahead of Arizona-Michigan showdown originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Will the 2026 Final Four matchup between No. 1 Arizona and No. 1 Michigan live up to the hype Saturday? Advertisement On paper, it should be one of the best …

The NCAA Tournament always finds a way to pull you in, but this year’s Final Four feels especially stacked. With Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball set to face Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball and Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball taking on UConn Huskies men’s basketball, the spotlight is now firmly on matchups that are as much about identity as they are about …

The NCAA Tournament really begins with the CBS intro music on Selection Sunday and ends with the 1980s melodramatic charm of “One Shining Moment.” The song by David Barrett, written shortly before it first debuted as a grace note on the 1987 men’s basketball NCAA Tournament, has become a staple of April. The familiar tune serves as backdrop to a …

3-time NCAA basketball champions: How UConn’s Alex Karaban can join Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, others on exclusive list originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Dan Hurley isn’t the only person who has been around for the entirety of this UConn Huskies golden era, winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 before …

Vegas gives Michigan basketball a slight edge in its Final Four matchup, but this may be the most evenly-matched opponent the Wolverines will face all season. The 1-seed Wolverines will face the 1-seed Arizona Wildcats in the national semifinal of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 4, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for an …

INDIANAPOLIS — Kentucky basketball is falling farther away from being the kind of program that could pull a Zvonimir Ivisic. The 7-foot-2 Croatian, who played his freshman season at UK, will take the floor for Illinois on Saturday against Connecticut in the Final Four. If the Illini are to reach Monday’s national championship game, chances are he’ll play a role …

Last time Illinois made the Final Four: Revisiting 2005 March Madness run led by Deron Williams originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Illinois isn’t a blueblood basketball program, but the Fighting Illini are very consistent at making the postseason, whether it be the NIT or the NCAA Tournament Advertisement …

Where Arizona, Michigan can find an edge in Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Just four teams remain on the hunt for a national championship in college basketball this season, and while Illinois and UConn might not be the matchup everyone expected to see in the first national semifinal on …

Biggest matchup Arizona must exploit to take down Michigan in 2026 Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arizona basketball or Michigan will stand as the final No. 1 seed left after Saturday. The 2026 Final Four has two heavyweights closing out the night at Indianapolis. The Wolverines already present their reasons …

Dan Hurley timeline of controversy at UConn, from Maui meltdown to referee confrontations originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Dan Hurley is undeniably one of the best coaches in college basketball, and he probably wouldn’t dispute that he is also one of the most fiery coaches in the sport. …

A University of Dayton men’s basketball forward has announced that he will return next season. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dayton forward Jauin Simon posted a graphic on social media. Advertisement “Run it back,” it said. It included him wearing UD’s Chapel Blue uniform. TRENDING STORIES: Simon is the first member of last year’s team …

Heading into Illinois’ Final Four showdown with UConn, the numbers – at least ESPN’s – lean ever so slightly in the Illini’s direction. The only two non-No. 1 seeds remaining in the NCAA Tournament, both Illinois (No. 3 seed from South Region) and UConn (No. 2 seed from East Region) had to pull off upsets to get to Indianapolis. But …

Kansas forward Flory Bidunga is keeping his options open this summer. Bidunga, who just finished his sophomore season with the Jayhawks, intends to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft, while maintaining his college eligibility, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. Advertisement Additionally, Bidunga is entering the NCAA transfer portal and is open to a collegiate return. Flory Bidunga reacts during the …

The sting of the LSU Tigers’ Elite Eight loss is still far from a wound of the past, but the focus of head coach Kim Mulkey is already on what comes next and, more importantly, who’s coming back. With the NCAA transfer portal window looming over Baton Rouge, coach Mulkey has offered a major early glimpse into LSU’s offseason direction …

Has Arizona ever won a championship in basketball? History of Wildcats’ Final Four appearances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Arizona Wildcats are having one of their best men’s basketball seasons in program history. The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 29-2 record, only losing to Texas …

Has Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini’s Final Four appearances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Illinois has returned to the Final Four, as the Fighting Illini are one of four teams remaining in the men’s NCAA tournament. Advertisement Of the teams that will …