March Madness features a record number of Canadians
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Coaches predict the men's NCAA tournament champion, potential Cinderellas, more - ESPN
Much like last season, the true national title contenders have separated themselves into a tier of their own entering the 2026 men's NCAA tournament.
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham: Bryce Underwood is 'Our Clear No. 1' QB
New Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham eliminated any doubt over who his 2026 starting quarterback will be.
Howard holds off UMBC in First Four for first NCAA tournament win - ESPN
DAYTON, Ohio — Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Michigan's Kyle Whittingham looks to develop Bryce Underwood - ESPN
First-year Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham began spring practice Tuesday with a clear goal: Turn true sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a «completely finished product» and improve the Wolverines' struggling passing game.
Duke's Cameron Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team - ESPN
Duke forward Cameron Boozer, BYU star AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas arrived this season as part of what could go down as one of the most heralded freshman classes in college basketball history.
Michigan basketball star says he received stunning offer to play at Kentucky
Danny Parkins and LaPhonso Ellis unveil and react to the 2026 College Basketball Crown Tournament Bracket, featuring Baylor, Minnesota and Creighton. You can watch all games on FS1 and FOX.
Women's 2026 NCAA tournament odds: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina next - ESPN
The UConn Huskies will go into women's March Madness as the odds-on favorites to capture a record-extending 13th national championship. Geno Auriemma's squad had -270 odds to win it all when the bracket was revealed, the shortest odds for a pre-tournament favorite since 2018, which was also the last time UConn was favored going into the Big Dance.