College Basketball

As usual, the clock struck midnight on Cinderella, and the party ended. The Iowa Hawkeyes fought valiantly, but fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini by a score of 71-59 in the Elite 8. Iowa hung with the Illini for most of the game, but saw things slip away late. This tournament for Iowa won’t be remembered for bowing out to …

Two of the Final Four teams in the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament are set, with two more games to decide the other pair. That’s right, the second part of the Elite Eight is here on Sunday to set up the beginning of the the end of March Madness. The first game on Sunday? That would be No. 6 Tennessee vs. …

The search for the next head basketball coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels is underway, and there have already been plenty of names thrown around. The name mentioned most right now is Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, and rightfully so. He led the Wildcats back to the Final Four for the first time since 2001. Considering his success, along with the …

The Duke Blue Devils are prepping for their biggest game of the year on Sunday afternoon against the UCONN Huskies in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, and they happened to get some positive injury news a few hours before tip. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, star Duke guard Caleb Foster is expected to play once again for the …

Duke vs UConn returns after 12 years with Final Four stakes in Washington, D.C. originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Duke and UConn are not tied together by conference play or annual matchups, but when they do meet, it tends to feel bigger than a typical game. There is …

Keaton Wagler did something no freshman guard has done this century and it came at the perfect time originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It is one thing to play well in March, especially as a freshman. It is something entirely different to do something that has not happened …

Season averages: Points – 12.3 Rebounds – 2.1 Assists – 2.1 Steals – 0.7 FG% – 38.3 3P% – 35.6 FT% – 77.1 Third in the Big East in three pointers made per game Season highs: Points – 27 vs Sacred Heart Rebounds – 6 at Providence Advertisement Assists – 4 (five times) Steals – 2 (five times) Threes made …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Tennessee eyes its first Final Four in school history when it meets Michigan in the Elite Eight, but it faces a brutal stylistic matchup. Advertisement Teams that rely on interior offense often struggle against Michigan, and that shouldn’t change in this game My …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. I’ve always had a soft spot for ‘90s basketball — from retro Jordans and Shaq Attacks to classic Nike throwbacks. That same nostalgia hits with Sunday’s Elite Eight matchup between the Duke Blue Devils and UConn Huskies, two programs that defined that era. Advertisement …

It was a tale of two halves on Saturday. The Illinois Fighting Illini did not let up one bit against Big Ten foe Iowa in the second half. The Hawkeyes could not keep up with Brad Underwood’s team. The Purdue Boilermakers, on the other hand, faced an Arizona Wildcat team that was flat-out better than them, and not much else …

Playing Alabama is a dangerous proposition. An up-tempo team that’s never met a three-point shot it didn’t like, when the Tide gets rolling, things can get out of hand pretty quickly. Michigan may have come into Friday’s Sweet Sixteen match-up as the Midwest region’s top seed and favorite, but the Wolverines knew they were in for a fight. Alabama wasted …

Wisconsin basketball forward Riccardo Greppi took to Instagram on Saturday to announce his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-10 forward becomes the second Badger to announce their intention to enter the portal following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign, following sophomore wing Jack Robison. Wisconsin’s season came to a close with an 83-82 defeat to No. 12 …

The 2026 edition of the men’s NCAA Tournament, AKA March Madness, is underway! If you plan to watch matchups from the biggest and best tournament in American sports today, below you can get a look at Sunday’s Elite 8 games, the upcoming schedule, and other important details on March Madness, including how to watch. What is the NCAA Tournament schedule …

The final 2026 Final Four spot will come down to the marquee Elite Eight matchup between Duke and UConn. The two have combined for 11 national championships since 1991. “You have two of the biggest brands in college basketball going at it to make it to the Final Four. I think it’s super special,” UConn forward Alex Karaban said. “I …

Although the final score on Saturday indicated a 12-point advantage in Illinois’ favor – a 71-59 win over Iowa – the Elite Eight clash was anything but a one-sided bout. The Hawkeyes controlled the majority of the game and hung around late after the Illini stole the lead. In the end, though, Illinois managed to escape Houston with its Final …

After being able to derail run-and-gun teams like Saint Louis and Alabama in the second round and Sweet 16, No. 1 seed Michigan will have a different challenge on its hands with No. 6 Tennessee in Sunday’s Elite Eight. The Vols dig in on the defensive end, run two-big lineups and are the nation’s top offensive rebounding team (as evidenced …

UConn men’s basketball (32-5) will look to get punch its ticket to a third Final Four in the past four seasons as the Huskies are set to take on 1-seed Duke (35-2) in the Elite Eight on Sunday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Blue Devils finished as the double champ in the ACC, winning the regular …

Duke vs. UConn radio coverage: Station, channel, streaming to listen live to March Madness Elite Eight originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Two of college basketball’s most storied programs face off Sunday with a trip to the Final Four on the line as No. 1 seed Duke meets No. …

High-Octane Michigan Faces Gritty Tennessee for Final Four Berth The road to the Final Four runs through the Midwest, where a clash of styles and storied programs awaits. This Sunday at 2:15 PM on CBS, the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines will face off against the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers in an Elite Eight matchup that promises high drama. While Michigan enters as …

This is usually one of my least favorite articles to write as it means the season has ended for Tom Izzo and the Men’s Basketball Team. This year, it feels even tougher for me as we just said goodbye to the guys who were freshmen when I first started working for The Only Colors. But, as they say, life goes …

For the third straight season, Rick Barnes has Tennessee basketball in the Elite Eight. After Sunday, March 29’s game against No. 1 Michigan, he’s hoping to have taken the Vols where they’ve never been before. Despite becoming a March Madness fixture, the Tennessee Vols have never, in their history, made the Final Four. Despite a pedigree of modest success, including …

The NCAA basketball action continues this Sunday with more March Madness during the Elite Eight. Up next: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 6 Tennessee. The game tips off at 2:15 on CBS (and will stream live on Paramount+ Premium). For a list of key dates, teams, and how to watch every March Madness game, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a …

The Illinois Fighting Illini dominated the second half Saturday to win the Elite Eight battle over Iowa in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That put No. 3 seed Illinois in the Final Four for the first time since 2005. Both the Illini and No. 9 seed Iowa had plenty to say after the game. The Illini will face either Duke or …

How tall is Jon Scheyer? Where Duke coach ranks among tallest college basketball head coaches originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Jon Scheyer is the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team. He is one of the few active coaches who is not only a former …

Just over two weeks ago, Illinois walked off the United Center floor with heads hung low. After the Illini fell to Wisconsin in overtime of the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament – their fifth loss in nine games – they were set to enter the NCAA Tournament without one iota of momentum. Has that less-than-desirable final month of …