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Carmelo Anthony bullish on Gerry McNamara’s impact on his son, Syracuse

Like many Syracuse basketball fans, Carmelo Anthony believes the hiring of Gerry McNamara as the next Orange head coach is the best-case scenario. Anthony believes his former teammate will not only rebuild the brand but also expedite the development of his son, Kiyan. As a father, Anthony believes his son is in the best hands […] The post Carmelo Anthony bullish on Gerry McNamara’s impact on his son, Syracuse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade appears headed back to LSU

The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU. Pete Nakos and Joe Tipton of On3 reported that Wade is expected to leave North Carolina State and return to LSU in a wild turn of events. After that, … The post Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade appears headed back to LSU appeared first on Larry Brown 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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Fran Frascilla slams anonymous ACC coach dissing Hubert Davis an ‘ass-hat’

After another disappointing end to a season, North Carolina fired head basketball coach Hubert Davis this week. When he succeeded Roy Williams as head coach with the Tar Heels, his future looked very bright. Davis led UNC to the championship game in his first season, unfortunately losing a double-digit lead to Kansas in the final. Read more... The post Fran Frascilla slams anonymous ACC coach dissing Hubert Davis an ‘ass-hat’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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How March Madness seeding mishap led Jerrod Calhoun to leave Utah State for Cincinnati

New Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun knows that mid-majors are becoming even more of an obscurity in the college basketball landscape, which had a lot to do with his leaving a successful Utah State program. Despite believing in the Aggies’ future, Calhoun admitted that his recent March Madness seeding played a big role in his […] The post How March Madness seeding mishap led Jerrod Calhoun to leave Utah State for Cincinnati appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. Shares NIL Update Before Arizona Game

Darius Acuff Jr. and the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks are set to take on the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats in a Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday. The Razorbacks are aiming for their third win in the NCAA Tournament, already beating the No. 13 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors and the No. 12 High Point Panthers. ...

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Former Auburn And LSU Quarterback T.J. Finley Leaves Seventh School In Seven Years

For the seventh time in seven years, former Auburn and LSU quarterback T.J. Finley is in search of a new home after parting ways with the Incarnate Word football program. Finley, a former three-star recruit in the class of 2020, initially committed to LSU. But he spent just one year with the program before entering the transfer portal and […] The post Former Auburn And LSU Quarterback T.J. Finley Leaves Seventh School In Seven Years appeared first on BroBible.

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LSU hires McNeese St AD amid Will Wade rumors

LSU basketball may be getting back an old faithful, as Will Wade could be returning as the head coach of the program. That means Wade will be leaving NC State after one season, and his return to LSU will mark the end of the Matt McMahon era. LSU sports are definitely looking to head into […] The post LSU hires McNeese St AD amid Will Wade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The part of Brayden Burries’ game that impresses John Calipari isn’t what you’d expect

When Arkansas head coach John Calipari broke down the tape on Arizona combo guard Brayden Burries, it was not the freshman’s elite shot-making ability that impressed him. Burries leads the Wildcats with 16.0 points per game, but the longtime head coach was instead impressed with his defensive movement. Calipari admitted he believes Burries is a […] The post The part of Brayden Burries’ game that impresses John Calipari isn’t what you’d expect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Nebraska

As the Sweet 16 gets underway with its first round of game play, the Iowa basketball program will matchup against Nebraska. For the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, their men’s basketball team is currently experiencing a relatively stable injury outlook – though that doesn’t mean there isn’t anticipated impact. Here’s everything to know about the […] The post Iowa Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Nebraska appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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ESPN to air Pat Summitt celebration special this Sunday

Before Pat Summitt took over at Tennessee in 1974 — at just 22, two years after Title IX and before the NCAA even sponsored a women’s tournament — the sport looked nothing like it does now. By the time she stepped away in 2012, she hadn’t missed the tournament once, never posted a losing season, Read more... The post ESPN to air Pat Summitt celebration special this Sunday appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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LSU basketball rumors: NC State’s Will Wade expected to take Tigers job

LSU basketball is set to part ways with Matt McMahon after he has coached the team for the last four seasons. Will Wade just spent the 2025-26 season with NC State, and Wade had previously denied rumors that he was going to take the LSU job. Now, it is being reported that the denial was […] The post LSU basketball rumors: NC State’s Will Wade expected to take Tigers job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nebraska Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Iowa

As the No. 4 seed Nebraska basketball team prepares for their historic Sweet 16 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament, injury status has become a quieter – albeit still important – subplot for the Cornhuskers. Unlike some other teams still battling significant absences deep into March Madness, Nebraska enters […] The post Nebraska Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Iowa appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach

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. Now, Stephen A. Smith is making clear who he wants to see at North Carolina as the new head coach, speaking about the job on First Take. “You hire Kenny Smith. […] The post Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Garrett Nussmeier uses sluggish 2025 as positive heading into NFL Draft

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has an interesting 2025 season, and it didn’t make his draft stock any better. He came into the season as a top prospect, but an injury early in the season forced him to miss time, which led to his stock slowly falling. Nussmeier was recently able to participate at LSU Pro […] The post Garrett Nussmeier uses sluggish 2025 as positive heading into NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Arkansas

As the No. 1 seed Arizona basketball team prepares for their Sweet 16 showdown against the Arizona Razorbacks, the Wildcats are facing a shift of focus onto the health and availability of their players. So far in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament, the Arizona basketball program has fared better that fellow competitors such as […] The post Arizona Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Arkansas appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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