Why St. Johns and the points is the tournament bet to make on Friday - ESPN
The 2026 men's basketball tournament round of 16 is here and for my money, it's college basketball nirvana.
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Trey Kaufman-Renn's controversial tip-in gives Boilermakers spot in Elite Eight, ends Texas' Cinderella story
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.
Sources: NBA presents 3 comprehensive anti-tanking proposals - ESPN
The NBA presented three comprehensive anti-tanking concepts to its board of governors Wednesday as part of this week's meetings in New York, with modifications expected to each before a formal vote in May, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Boston College hires UConn assistant Luke Murray as head coach - ESPN
Boston College hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next head coach, the school announced Thursday.
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.»
UCLA's Close asks NCAA to make changes, ease coaching burden - ESPN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UCLA women's basketball is amid its most successful period since the NCAA era began in 1982. But Bruins coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches.
March Madness Meets the iPad era: How Coaches' Challenges are Changing the Game
Florida’s Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball, and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Gators ball.
Sources: LSU working to lure Wade back before firing McMahon - ESPN
LSU's clumsy courtship to bring back coach Will Wade is in the final stages, sources told ESPN on Thursday.