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Bill Raftery Had A Hilariously Stunned Reaction To UConn’s Game-Winning Shot: ‘We Almost Lost Bill Raftery!’

Beloved college basketball announcer and formed head coach Bill Raftery has seen everything in 30-plus years of March Madness. Sunday night’s incredible finish between the Duke Blue Devils and UConn Huskies, however, nearly finished him. A video of Blll Raftery’s reaction to UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hitting a 40-foot 3-point with just 0.4 seconds remaining […] The post Bill Raftery Had A Hilariously Stunned Reaction To UConn’s Game-Winning Shot: ‘We Almost Lost Bill Raftery!’ appeared first on BroBible.

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Rick Pitino Reveals His Feelings After UConn’s Dramatic Elite Eight Win 

There’s a reason why college basketball is adored by so many fans. The Cinderella stories, the emergence of new heroes, and, of course, the buzzer-beaters all make the sport special. What happened during UConn’s game against Duke is yet another example of why fans love the game. Despite his rivalry ...

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St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending

On Sunday evening, UConn and Duke faced off in the Elite Eight in a game that would have a classic finish. Just days prior, St. John’s had been eliminated in the Sweet 16 by Duke, sending head coach Rick Pitino to watch the next round of March Madness at home. Pitino was clearly watching the […] The post St. John’s coach Rick Pitino grabs attention with take on UConn-Duke ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four TV schedule

The television schedule for the 2026 NCAA Tournament men’s Final Four was revealed on Sunday after the conclusion of the Elite Eight games. It’s rather simple for this round of games. Each Final Four game will be available on TNT Sports networks: TBS, TNT, and truTV. Additionally, the games will stream on NCAA March Madness Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four TV schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Braylon Mullins fires strong message after Duke stunner

The UConn Huskies are headed to their third Final Four in four years after Braylon Mullins’ incredible game-winner from the logo as they knocked off the Duke Blue Devils, 73-72. As March Madness carries on, UConn has certainly solidified themselves as a potential contender for the national championship, something that wasn’t so apparent much earlier […] The post Braylon Mullins fires strong message after Duke stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Keaton Wagler credits Illinois for sticking together during March Madness

Illinois continued dancing on. The Illini took a 71-59 comeback victory over Iowa to move on to the Final Four in Indianapolis. As players celebrated on the court, Keaton Wagler, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, spoke about what got them to this point with Andy Katz of The Big Ten Network. “People might […] The post Keaton Wagler credits Illinois for sticking together during March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twitch streamers Lacy and Sketch ejected from Iowa-Illinois for live-streaming courtside

You’d have to be a real dum-dum to try to broadcast an NCAA Tournament game while in the arena and think TBS, CBS Sports, and TNT Sports would be cool with it. Let us introduce you to two dum-dums. Nick “Lacy” Fosco and Kylie “Sketch” Cox are popular Twitch streamers, with the latter becoming well-known for Read more... The post Twitch streamers Lacy and Sketch ejected from Iowa-Illinois for live-streaming courtside appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa

March Madness welcomed its first entry into the 2026 Final Four Saturday. Illinois basketball claimed the clash of Big Ten powers with dominating Iowa 71-59. It’s now the Illini’s first round of four appearance since 2005. And got fans in Champaign and the state thinking national title. ILLINOIS IS FINAL FOUR BOUND FOR THE FIRST […] The post Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Harlan was the perfect voice to call an NCAA Tournament horn delay

Saturday’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 9 Iowa and No. 2 Illinois featured a bizarre 11-minute delay at the Toyota Center in Houston. The horn wouldn’t stop going off as Iowa led Illinois 22-20 with 7:43 remaining in the first half. In what would usually be a frustrating delay for fans, the great Read more... The post Kevin Harlan was the perfect voice to call an NCAA Tournament horn delay appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Hammer These Best Bets For Every Elite Eight Game In 2026 NCAA Tournament

These 2026 Elite Eight bets target two totals and two spreads, with matchup-based analysis for all four NCAA Tournament games: Iowa-Illinois, Purdue-Arizona, Tennessee-Michigan, and UConn-Duke.

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College basketball viewing picks for March 28, 2026: How to watch Men’s Elite Eight and Women’s Sweet Sixteen

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Tournament Regional Finals South Region Toyota Center, Houston, TX Announcers: Kevin Harlan/Robbie Hummel/Stan Van Gundy//Lauren Shehadi Iowa vs. Illinois — TBS/truTV/HBO Max, 6;09 p.m. West Region SAP Center, San José, CA Announcers: Brian Anderson/Jim Jackson//Allie LaForce Purdue vs. Arizona — TBS/truTV/HBO Max, approximately 8:49 p.m. Pregame and Studio Shows Announcers: Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 28, 2026: How to watch Men’s Elite Eight and Women’s Sweet Sixteen appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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What channel is Illinois vs. Iowa on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Elite Eight – sportingnews.com

What channel is Illinois vs. Iowa on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Elite Eight  sportingnews.com

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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule

CBS Sports and TNT Sports revealed the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight tip times, television networks, and announcing assignments during Friday night’s Sweet 16 games. There will be two Elite Eight games on each Saturday and Sunday. The Elite Eight action tips off with a Big Ten matchup in Iowa vs. Illinois at 6:09 p.m. Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Fans clowning Bruce Pearl after ‘loyalty’ comment during Hubert Davis segment

March Madness is continuing on. Four more games are played on Friday night after four electric Sweet 16 games on Thursday. Every remaining team is considered a real threat to win the entire thing. On Thursday, Purdue took down Texas after a tip-in game-winner from Trey Kaufman-Renn, one of the Boilermakers’ stars. 9-seed Iowa defeated […] The post Fans clowning Bruce Pearl after ‘loyalty’ comment during Hubert Davis segment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Illinois

The No. 2 seed University of Houston basketball program is preparing for a showdown game against the No. 3 seed Illinois team. So far in the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament, health of the Houston Cougars has not been a dominant headline for the team – and that’s definitely a good thing! Unlike several other […] The post Houston Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Illinois appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The 4 NBA Draft prospects making the most March Madness noise before Sweet 16

No matter who ends up winning it all and is in the final shot of One Shining Moment, raising the NCAA Championship trophy into the air, March Madness is always a terrific time for NBA Draft prospects to begin making a name for themselves before the full-blown pre-draft cycle begins. Performing well and shining in […] The post The 4 NBA Draft prospects making the most March Madness noise before Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March Madness Sweet 16: Thursday’s Schedule, Live Stream and Biggest Storylines

The 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 begins Thursday. Here’s the March Madness TV schedule and how to watch the games live. The post March Madness Sweet 16: Thursday’s Schedule, Live Stream and Biggest Storylines appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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