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UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma, whether for jokes or not, recently shared in his media availability ahead of his team's 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks that he does not actually trust his current freshmen.
UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma provided an unflinching take on how revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness are impacting the sport. “The portal and the revenue share, I think that was the death of the mid-majors, the death of high school players coming to play college basketball,” Auriemma said Thursday. “It’s never […] The post UConn women’s basketball HC Geno Auriemma details harsh reality of transfer portal on mid-majors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley is aiming to instill a certain kind of standard to her players when it comes to limiting coach Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies' three-point percentage in their upcoming 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway has been formally indicted on two felony drug charges, according to court documents obtained Thursday, shifting his case from district court to circuit court. The indictment cancels his previously scheduled preliminary hearing set for April 14, with any future proceedings now to take place at the circuit level. A […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide’s Aden Holloway offciailly indicted on drug charges appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd, South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson, UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts and Texas Longhorns standout Rori Harmon all mock their respective head coaches all too well in a video by @espnw on Instagram.
Madison Booker declared a confident message about the Texas Longhorns’ championship hopes ahead of the 2026 Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Booker is going through the third season of her collegiate career with the Longhorns. She has shined as one of the top stars in women’s basketball, bringing the program back to prominence […] The post Texas WBB star Madison Booker delivers confident national championship message appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley may have jinxed himself after he pointed out that he does not have any technical fouls in this year's national tournament so far during his recent media availability ahead of his team's 2026 Final Four game.
That’s the number that briefly taunts South Carolina guard Raven Johnson when she allows herself a second to think about what happened a year ago against UConn. The number initially served as a source of motivation until the new season started.
UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma expressed a concerning message about the state of women’s basketball if a rule change were to happen for the WNBA Draft. NBA players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. However, the WNBA requires any player drafted to be at least 22 […] The post UConn HC Geno Auriemma declares WBB would ‘suffer’ after WNBA Draft rule change appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UCLA is seeking vindication in its second straight trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. It seems like deja vu for the top-seeded Bruins, who also dominated last year en route to their first-ever trip to the Final Four. This year, they routed No. 16 California Baptist, No. 8 Oklahoma State, No. […] The post The mistake UCLA’s Cori Close made during failed Final Four trip in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson, during her most recent media availability, issued a bold and clear warning towards coach Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies ahead of their 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup.
Arizona basketball or Michigan will stand as the final No. 1 seed left after Saturday. The 2026 Final Four has two heavyweights closing out the night at Indianapolis. The Wolverines already present their reasons on why they’re capable of beating ‘Zona. This contest won’t become a one-sided affair, however. The Wolverines are dealing with one […] The post Biggest matchup Arizona must exploit to take down Michigan in 2026 Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Just four teams remain on the hunt for a national championship in college basketball this season, and while Illinois and UConn might not be the matchup everyone expected to see in the first national semifinal on Saturday in Indianapolis, the heavyweight battle on the other side half of the bracket has been anticipated for a […] The post Where Arizona, Michigan can find an edge in Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Geno Auriemma and the UConn face Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in the Final Four. This is the repeat of last year’s NCAA Tournament final, which Paige Bueckers and company won. Before the blockbuster showdown, Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and coach Auriemma addressed the media. Sarah was asked how Auriemma manages the team. She explained the […]
Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly broke his silence with a post following star Audi Crooks’ decision to enter the transfer portal. Crooks made the choice to enter the portal on Thursday, marking her departure from the Cyclones after three seasons. She rose up the ranks as one of the top stars in the […] The post Iowa State WBB head coach releases statement after Audi Crooks transfer move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Give Tommy Lloyd credit. The Arizona coach isn’t budging despite rumors he could leave the Wildcats for the vacant North Carolina job.
A few hundred text messages were waiting for Braylon Mullins after his miracle shot.
Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks opened up the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a 68-60 win over No. 13 seed California Baptist Lancers in the first round. However, Kansas' March Madness run didn't last much longer, falling to Rick Pitino and the No. 5 seed St. John's Red Storm in the Round of ...
Alabama football watched Isaiah Horton drift off but stay in the Southeastern Conference. He’ll soon catch passes at Texas A&M this fall. But what led to his decision in leaving Tuscaloosa? Horton addressed reporters for the first time since his departure Thursday. He revealed a belief in the Aggies’ system is what drove him out […] The post Ex-Alabama WR reveals why he took his talents to Texas A&M appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire reaffirmed his commitment to the Red Raiders after a sensational season at the helm of the Big 12 program.
Kansas basketball exited March Madness 2026 in quick fashion off a Dylan Darling buzzer beater. The second round loss to St. John’s could very well be the last Jayhawks game ever for Flory Bidunga. He made two decisions Thursday, one involving the NBA Draft. ESPN college basketball insider Pete Thamel revealed Bidunga’s intentions for his […] The post Flory Bidunga to test NBA Draft waters, enter transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Azzi Fudd earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the 2025 NCAA Tournament after helping UConn women’s basketball win its first national championship since 2016. She has also been one of the best shooters in the country for the last two seasons. Regardless of how the Huskies fare in the Final Four, the 23-year-old guard has […] The post UConn’s Geno Auriemma lays out Azzi Fudd GOAT path with Final Four looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arch Manning earns hypothetical QB3 projection after a mixed 2025, but late-season growth keeps him in early talks for the 2027 No. 1 overall pick.
Michigan's Fab Five will reunite for a Final Four alt-cast against Arizona, sparking major reactions from the basketball world.
