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Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening

Iowa State basketball can end an 82-year Final Four drought in March Madness. Head coach TJ Otzelberger has his future to address, however. The North Carolina head coaching opening has his name linked to it. Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard believes Otzelberger will stay. But what answer did the HC give amid the Tar Heels’ […] The post Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee’s Rick Barnes cracks jokes about UNC interest

Tennessee basketball finds itself two victories shy of the program’s first Final Four trip. Rick Barnes has done wonders with the Volunteers over the past 11 seasons. To the point, he could be a contender for the North Carolina opening. Barnes himself addressed the UNC rumors Thursday by cracking a joke shared via Nicole Auerbach […] The post Tennessee’s Rick Barnes cracks jokes about UNC interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sweet 16 Betting Bonanza: Embrace March Madness With These Four Top Picks

Looking for a betting edge in the Sweet 16? We break down a game for each region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including Texas-Purdue, Iowa-Nebraska, Michigan State-UConn, and Tennessee-Iowa State.

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Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job. “TJ … The post Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball

St. John’s is preparing for their Sweet 16 matchup on Friday night. It was their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999, and they are looking to make their first run to the Final Four since 1985. As they prepare for their game, head coach Rick Pitino is giving a controversial take about the […] The post Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State AD assures TJ Otzelberger is staying put amid North Carolina rumors

After an early exit in March Madness, North Carolina decided to fire Hubert Davis. This led to speculation about who would replace him at North Carolina, and Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger was one of the names commonly mentioned. As Otzelberger is preparing his team for a Sweet 16 clash against Tennessee, the Iowa State AD, […] The post Iowa State AD assures TJ Otzelberger is staying put amid North Carolina rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Jada Williams As Iowa State Star Enters the Transfer Portal After Just 1 Season with Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones guard Jada Williams just announced on her social media pages that she is suddenly entering the transfer portal after just one year with coach Bill Fennelly's team. Let's take a look at five of the best landing spots for the incoming senior.

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Iowa State Star Jada Williams’ Surprising Future Decision Draws Supportive Message from Shaq’s Daughter Me’arah O’Neal

Florida Gators guard Me'arah O'Neal, the daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, left a supportive comment on now former Iowa State Cyclones freshman Jada Williams' Instagram post about her departing from her team.

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Iowa State basketball’s Joshua Jefferson a game-time decision for Sweet 16 tilt with Tennessee

The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones are still dancing in the 2026 edition of March Madness, and they will be taking on the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers on Friday in a Sweet 16 matchup at the United Center in Chicago. However, there remains a major injury concern for the Cyclones, with senior forward […] The post Iowa State basketball’s Joshua Jefferson a game-time decision for Sweet 16 tilt with Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State HC TJ Otzelberger dismisses North Carolina rumors after Hubert Davis firing

With the North Carolina Tar Heels firing Hubert Davis as head coach, rumors have speculated who could be on the list of candidates for the program. Iowa State Cyclones’ head coach TJ Otzelberger’s name seemingly popped up, but it doesn’t sound like he has any plans on leaving the Cyclones for a new job. While […] The post Iowa State HC TJ Otzelberger dismisses North Carolina rumors after Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Pope, Kentucky Dealt Unfortunate News After NCAA Tournament Exit

Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats did not have the March Madness run that they had hoped for. For the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kentucky went 22–14 overall and 10–8 in SEC play, finishing in a three-way tie for seventh with the Georgia Bulldogs and the Missouri Tigers. In the SEC ...

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Iowa State vs. Tennessee Injury Report: Latest Intel on Joshua Jefferson and Nate Ament’s Availability Ahead of Sweet 16

Iowa State is set to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers this week and will need everyone. However, will the team get everyone?

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March Madness Sweet 16 – Full Schedule of Games, Results & How to Watch

The 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament is fully underway and brackets are going strong with contenders from across the nation vying to be the best in men’s basketball. Here is the full schedule for the upcoming Sweet 16 round, as well as results as games are played. See below for all of the details you’ll […] The post March Madness Sweet 16 – Full Schedule of Games, Results & How to Watch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NCAA Tournament Winner Likely Shortlisted to Replace Hubert Davis

Tuesday night rocked the College Basketball world as the news that Hubert Davis is leaving North Carolina was made public. With the Tar Heels beginning the hunt for their next leader, one name has potentially surged to the top of the short list: Florida’s Todd Golden. Fresh off a national ...

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