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Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Yaxel Lendeborg was giving it straight during Monday’s national title game. The Michigan star forward Lendeborg battled through multiple ailments to suit up on Monday against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. He did not look like himself at all though, finishing the first half with four points on 1/5 shooting and no … The post Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Wilbon shreds Geno Auriemma over Final Four spat with Dawn Staley: ‘Petulant,’ ‘classless’

The sports media world was fairly unanimous in its disapproval of how Geno Auriemma comported himself in the waning moments of UConn’s blowout loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four last week. But on Monday’s episode of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, cohost Michael Wilbon went further than just about anyone in his…

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UConn Coach Dan Hurley Goes Viral for Reaction to Missed Call in Title Game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley did his best to avoid getting in trouble with referees at what he saw as a missed call in the title game against Michigan, but ended up getting a viral moment instead. Hurley had a very animated reaction to what he saw as a missed foul late in the first […] The post UConn Coach Dan Hurley Goes Viral for Reaction to Missed Call in Title Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tom Brady Shows His Support for Dusty May’s Michigan Ahead of NCAA Championship Game vs Dan Hurley’s UConn

Seven-time NFL champion Tom Brady took it to his Instagram account to upload a photo of him and his kids together as they show support towards coach Dusty May's Michigan Wolverines squad ahead of their 2026 national championship game.

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The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game

Dan Hurley is looking to steer Connecticut to its third national title in four years and etch his name in the history books as only the seventh coach to win three national championships. Since Hurley was hired by UConn in 2018, he has been a symbol of excellence. But as they say, behind every successful […] The post The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg made an admission about his collegiate career that related to Duke and UConn. Flagg only played one year in college, representing the Duke Blue Devils. He shined as the top freshman in the 2025 class, racking up awards across the board. Even though Duke lost to eventual national runners-up Houston […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg’s Parents, Yissel & Okary: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Meet Yissel Raposo and Okary Lendeborg, parents of Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg, and learn five key facts about them. The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg’s Parents, Yissel & Okary: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Coach K Makes His Feelings Clear on Nikola Jokic’s Ex-Coach Replacing Hubert Davis at North Carolina

Former Duke Blue Devils coach and college basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski has given his thoughts on the recent signing of former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone to the North Carolina Tar Heels on the Pat McAfee show.

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Holly Rowe deletes post ripping Tennessee athletic director Danny White

ESPN’s Holly Rowe has worked for the network regularly since 1998 and is one of the preeminent names on the women’s basketball beat. A longtime sideline reporter for the NCAA Women’s Final Four, Rowe can recall a time when the Tennessee Lady Vols, led by legendary coach Pat Summit, were one of the sport’s “blue-blood” programs. The…

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Dan Hurley’s Wife Andrea Hurley’s Blunt Admission Amid UConn Coach’s Run

Dan Hurley's wife Andrea Hurley's candid message is still garnering attention amid UConn's Final Four run. Learn more about Hurley's family. The post Dan Hurley’s Wife Andrea Hurley’s Blunt Admission Amid UConn Coach’s Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone

North Carolina basketball is embarking on a new era with Michael Malone as the head coach. This follows the firing of Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels fell short to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, former Tar Heel now NBA analyst Kenny Smith is throwing his support behind Malone’s selection […] The post Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA

Dan Hurley appears to be keeping his options open when it comes to the pros. The UConn head coach Hurley was interviewed this week by Adam Zagoria of Forbes. During the interview, Hurley suggested that he could still make the leap to the NBA at some point. “I’m the UConn coach until the end, and … The post Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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These March Madness Star Players are Headed to the NBA

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – aka March Madness – has once again served as the ultimate proving ground for future NBA talent, and this year’s competitors have far from disappointed the expectations the nation has held for them throughout the 2025-2026 season. With scouts from across the league closely evaluating performances under pressure, several […] The post These March Madness Star Players are Headed to the NBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley Receives Police Escort for his Bracelet During March Madness

For the head coach of the UConn basketball program, making it to the 2026 NCAA March Madness Championship Game wasn’t his only concern as the Huskies playing in the Final Four round on April 4, 2026. Instead, his focus was also on his missing bracelet ahed of the tip off.When Dan Hurley realized this his […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley Receives Police Escort for his Bracelet During March Madness appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Backup From Michigan in NBA Mock Draft

The San Antonio Spurs are all set at the center position with Victor Wembanyama for many years to come, but that doesn’t mean they should be overlooking notable prospects there in the upcoming NBA Draft. This season, the Spurs will get a slight advantage in the first round, swapping with the Atlanta Hawks. In a […] The post Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Backup From Michigan in NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Did Tarris Reed Jr. Transfer From Michigan to UConn? A Look at His Full-Circle Revenge Game for a National Title

UConn senior center Tarris Reed Jr. will have a chance to face off against his former team, the Michigan Wolverines, in the national championship game.

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Alabama Basketball Suffers Massive Transfer Portal Loss

Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered their second loss to the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.Forward Aiden Sherrell is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The move comes just days after Alabama saw Taylor Bol Bowen also enter the portal, signaling a potentially turbulent offseason in Tuscaloosa. NEWS: […] The post Alabama Basketball Suffers Massive Transfer Portal Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal

Darian DeVries and the Indiana Hoosiers could be on the lookout for a standout scorer from the ACC throughout the 2026 offseason. DeVries completed the eighth season of his head coaching career, his first with the Hoosiers. After six years of building a remarkable mid-major squad at Drake, he spent one season with West Virginia […] The post Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A title is a prelude to roster rebuilding for UCLA women’s basketball

Win a championship, restock the roster. The former made the latter significantly easier for UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close in the hours before the transfer portal opened Monday. “I did say to my mom,” Close cracked Sunday, only minutes after winning the program’s first NCAA title, “the transfer portal just got easier.” Close said...

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