College Basketball

Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:45pm

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The No. 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes were the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament heading into the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the program’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday after suffering a 71-59 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a close game throughout, as Iowa actually had the lead at half. However, […] The post Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WATCH: South Carolina Stars Chloe Kitts & Tessa Johnson Gives Fans Major BFF Goals Ahead of Gamecocks vs. Sooners Revenge Game

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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College Football Network

South Carolina Gamecocks teammates Chloe Kitts and Tessa Johnson are currently in the middle of a deep postseason run.

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

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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Awful Announcing

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.

College Basketball World Reacts to Horn Issue Causing 11-Minute Delay in Iowa-Illinois Elite Eight Game: ‘Only in March’

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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Pro Football Network

March basketball has a way of slipping out of its own bounds. Just when you think the drama will come from a buzzer-beater or a Cinderella run, something stranger comes along. On Saturday, inside Houston’s Toyota Center, it wasn’t a player or a play that paused the Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight clash; it was a horn […]

Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:11pm

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ClutchPoints

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is not going anywhere for the 2026-2027 college basketball season. The future Hall of Famer wants everyone to know he will be back for his 13th season with the Cougars. Fans have wondered how much longer the 70-year-old will continue coaching, with Sampson confirming it will be at least one […] The post Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Agent Of Michigan Basketball Player Has Already Approached Coach Dusty May About Entering Transfer Portal

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:07pm

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BroBible

The Michigan Wolverines are one of a handful of teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament. But apparently that hasn’t stopped Wolverines players, and their agents, from assessing their transfer portal options. Michigan head coach Dusty May revealed ahead of the top-seeded Wolverines’ Elite Eight showdown with sixth-seeded Tennessee that an agent for one of his players […] The post Agent Of Michigan Basketball Player Has Already Approached Coach Dusty May About Entering Transfer Portal appeared first on BroBible.

The offseason narratives that await St. John’s to pave bounceback path

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:59pm

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NY Post Sports

Now, the offseason has arrived. The Post’s Zach Braziller examines the storylines to follow in the weeks and months to come.

Hannah Hidalgo shrugs off March Madness odds with defiant UConn message

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:54pm

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Irish Star Sport

Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo asserted that she and her teammates are paying little attention to the outside noise painting the Fighting Irish as a 30-point underdog against UConn

Bryce James Recruiting: Top 3 Schools That Missed Out On LeBron James’ Son Before Tommy Lloyd’s Offer Ft. Ohio State Buckeyes

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:51pm

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College Football Network

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare for their Elite Eight game, let's rewind a bit on Bryce James' recruting and his decision to go to Tucson.

Deion Sanders Sends ‘Good Luck’ Message to Dawn Staley Ahead of South Carolina’s Sweet 16 Clash With Oklahoma

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:49pm

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Pro Football Network

Deion Sanders shared a message of support for Dawn Staley before South Carolina dominated Oklahoma to reach the Elite Eight.

Dan Hurley Discusses Importance Of Faith And Fatherhood Ahead Of UConn's Showdown With Duke

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm

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OutKick

In Washington, Dan Hurley shares how Catholicism steadies him through UConn’s highs and lows, and how he views the role of fathers in society.

Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:06pm

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Larry Brown Sports

Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a … The post Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Elite 8 Game Grinds to Awkward Halt After Arena Horn Goes Rogue in Houston

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:04pm

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Athlon Sports

A stuck horn caused an 11 minute delay during an Elite 8 game in Houston, creating one of the most awkward moments of March Madness.

UConn’s Geno Auriemma blasts ‘that bulls–t’ in fiery March Madness rants

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:02pm

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NY Post Sports

Geno Auriemma is not happy about some of the changes happening in the women's NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats Transfer Portal: Mark Pope Can Face Major Roadblock As 6-foot-4 Star Reportedly On The Move

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:57pm

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College Football Network

A major program is rumored to be actively trying to poach a 6'4 guard from Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats amidst March Madness disappointment.

Jaland Lowe Transfer Portal: Top 5 Landing Spots For Kentucky Guard Ft. Houston

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:53pm

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College Football Network

Here are some of the top landing spots for Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe to land entering the transfer portal.

Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:50pm

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ClutchPoints

One week after losing Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, Troy is close to hiring its next head basketball coach. The Trojans are reportedly closing in on NC State assistant basketball coach Adam Howard as Cross’ successor. Howard, who worked at Troy under Phil Cunningham from 2016 to 2018, is “finalizing a deal” to become the […] The post Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:44pm

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Front Office Sports

The term’s meaning was up for debate at men’s March Madness. The post College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Toosii Joins LSU Football Roster as Freshman Wide Receiver – Complex

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:39pm

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Complex Sports

Toosii Joins LSU Football Roster as Freshman Wide Receiver Complex

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg gets candid with heartwarming story about his mom

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:39pm

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ClutchPoints

Amid Yaxel Lendeborg’s rise to stardom, college basketball fans have become familiar with the influence his mom has had on his career. The Michigan basketball star opened up on just how crucial she was to the beginning of his career ahead of his Elite Eight matchup with Tennessee. While speaking with March Madness analyst Clark […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg gets candid with heartwarming story about his mom appeared first on ClutchPoints.

“Everyone Wants Us to Lose”: Cameron Boozer Calls Out Media Narrative After Duke Survives Upset Scare

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:29pm

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College Football Network

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the St. John's Red Storm in the Sweet 16 on the back of a strong performance by Cameron Boozer.

Why Does Syla Swords Wear a Face Mask? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:17pm

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College Football Network

Syla Swords broke her nose and is now wearing a face mask.

Rick Pitino’s and St. John’s expectations from here are clear — Final Four or bust

Mar 28, 2026 @ 6:09pm

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NY Post Sports

St. John’s will be back because Pitino will again be a recruiting magnet.

Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move

Mar 28, 2026 @ 5:53pm

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ClutchPoints

Vanderbilt basketball sparked rumors of locking in Mark Byington on a contract amid questions on his future. Now the Commodores assured he’s not going anywhere, not even North Carolina. On3/Rivals college basketball insider Joe Tipton revealed that the university and Byington agreed to a new deal. He accepts this new contract in Nashville after Vandy’s […] The post Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move appeared first on ClutchPoints.