What's next for teams eliminated from Sweet 16: Recruits, transfer portal, more - ESPN
The first three rounds of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament featured their fair share of heartbreaking losses.
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UConn's Geno Auriemma says Title IX 'pretty much out the window' - ESPN
FORT WORTH, Texas — UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Thursday said Title IX legislation, in practice, is «pretty much out the window.… I think most of the NCAA laws have gone out the window.»
Nate Oats says 'no reason to leave' Alabama for open UNC job - ESPN
CHICAGO — Alabama coach Nate Oats has «absolutely no reason to leave» his current role, despite being mentioned for other opportunities, and said he has had initial discussions with the school about a new contract.
Duke's Caleb Foster game-time call for Sweet 16 vs. St. John's - ESPN
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Duke guard Caleb Foster will be a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's on Friday, coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday.
Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC speculation ahead of Sweet 16 - ESPN
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program as the top-seeded Wildcats prepare for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against No. 4 seed Arkansas.
Bill Belichick downplays Hall of Fame controversy, says focus remains on North Carolina football
Dree Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig are the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Colin Cowherd asks if Bill Belichick should have been included.
UNC fires Hubert Davis after historic NCAA Tournament first-round collapse against VCU
Texas is the only team remaining with a double-digit seed in the ’26 March Madness tournament. Colin Cowherd discusses NIL’s impact on the sport and how teams need to adapt to the new era.
Hubert Davis fired as North Carolina men's basketball coach - ESPN
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school, bringing a conclusion to a tumultuous week after the Tar Heels' stunning loss to VCU in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament.