Bill Murray's son Luke named head coach of Boston College midway through UConn's March Madness run
Murray has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach with UConn, helping lead the Huskies to back-to-back national championships.
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Arizona ties memorable 1997 feat in domination of Arkansas in Sweet 16
Too deep. Too Talented. Too good. Arizona was too much for Arkansas in their much-awaited face-off in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament as it ran away with the easy win, 109-88, at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday. The No. 1 Wildcats led by as much as 25 points and never trailed […] The post Arizona ties memorable 1997 feat in domination of Arkansas in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“Good Thing I Won’t Be Out There Guarding You Tomorrow”: Azzi Fudd And Sarah Strong Exchange Hilarious Banter Ahead of Sweet 16
UConn Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong engaged in a hilarious back and forth ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup against UNC.
Jon Scheyer Sends Strong Message About Rick Pitino Before Duke-St. John’s Game
Coach Jon Scheyer readies Duke for a dangerous postseason showdown. On Thursday, the veteran took to the podium in Washington to start the conversation about his roster. He did what any savvy leader would do — he built a resume of mutual respect for St. John's and coach Rick Pitino. On Friday, ...
Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after pulling off a 65-55 win on Thursday against the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois basketball’s suffocating defense played a big role in […] The post Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset
Cinderella stories in March Madness often go to squads at the mid-major level. Ben McCollum believes the same can be the case for his Iowa Hawkeyes squad after win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. McCollum is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his first year as the […] The post Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Watch Sean Miller console heartbroken players after Texas’ loss to Purdue
Texas had a good chance to advance to the Elite Eight and continue its inspired run in the NCAA Tournament, but disaster struck at the last second against Purdue on Thursday. Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss by Braden Smith with 0.7 seconds left to give the No. 2 Boilermarks the thrilling win, 79-77, at SAP Center […] The post Watch Sean Miller console heartbroken players after Texas’ loss to Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dylan Darling ready to turn around 3-point shooting woes for St. John’s
St. John’s junior point guard has missed his last 16 attempts.
Texas G Jordan Pope reveals he played Sweet 16 game vs. Purdue with broken foot
Texas basketball came into the Sweet 16 of the March Madness as the de facto “Cinderella” as a No. 11 seed despite being a power program, but it was still an unlikely run to the second weekend for Sean Miller and company. The Longhorns knocked off NC State in the First Four to make the […] The post Texas G Jordan Pope reveals he played Sweet 16 game vs. Purdue with broken foot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fred Hoiberg drops 2027 ‘banner’ declaration after getting bounced by Iowa
The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2025-26 season came to a heartbreaking end following their 77-71 loss to Iowa, a game that saw more clutch heroics from Hawkeyes’ forward Alvaro Folgueiras. While it was a disappointing ending, it was also a historic year for Nebraska, winning an NCAA Tournament game for the first time. Following the loss to […] The post Fred Hoiberg drops 2027 ‘banner’ declaration after getting bounced by Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska
Iowa danced its way to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after shocking Nebraska, 77-71, in a nail-biting affair at Toyota Center on Thursday. The No. 9 Hawkeyes took advantage of the costly blunder of the No. 4 Cornhuskers with less than a minute left to seal the win and advance to the Elite […] The post Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas Longhorns most to blame for crushing Sweet 16 loss to Purdue
Texas basketball nearly forced overtime after Dailyn Swain hit the layup and foul with 11 seconds left. Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn snatched the soul out of the Longhorns, however. The big scored the putback layup to seal the 79-77 Boilermakers win in the Sweet 16 of March Madness Thursday. The Longhorns would’ve added their second upset […] The post Texas Longhorns most to blame for crushing Sweet 16 loss to Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joshua Jefferson officially game-time decision for Tennessee clash
The Iowa State Cyclones are looking to advance to the Elite Eight as they prepare for their Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament against the Tennessee Vols. And they’re hoping for good news on the injury front. Senior forward Joshua Jefferson is officially a game-time decision amid his ankle injury for Iowa State’s Sweet […] The post Joshua Jefferson officially game-time decision for Tennessee clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NCAA Tournament Refs Accused Of Rigging Purdue vs. Texas – The Spun
NCAA Tournament Refs Accused Of Rigging Purdue vs. Texas The Spun
Iowa State basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region
Iowa State basketball has emerged as a perennial power in the Big 12 under TJ Otzelberger, but now the Cyclones are looking to take it a step further in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State has been the victim of a number of March Madness heartbreakers, some caused by injury, without reaching a Final Four during […] The post Iowa State basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith Believes North Carolina Is in a ‘Precarious Position’ After Firing Hubert Davis
Kenny Smith warns the Hubert Davis firing puts North Carolina in a precarious position, demanding the next coach stay for good.
Iowa might not be an NCAA Tournament Cinderella, but the Hawkeyes' Elite Eight trip is quite a tale – sportingnews.com
Iowa might not be an NCAA Tournament Cinderella, but the Hawkeyes' Elite Eight trip is quite a tale sportingnews.com
College Basketball World Reacts to Purdue’s Buzzer-Beater To Defeat Texas, Advance to Elite Eight: ‘WHAT A FINISH’
Purdue's last-second victory over Texas, along with Trey Kaufman-Renn's excellent effort, got a lot of attention from the college basketball world.
Bruce Pearl on UNC firing Hubert Davis: ‘That’s why I’m sitting here… there is no loyalty anymore’
TNT Sports college basketball analyst Bruce Pearl has had an eventful last month, most notably making headlines for his comments questioning the NCAA Tournament at-large case of Miami (Ohio) before eventually coming around on the RedHawks. On Thursday night’s March Madness studio coverage during the Sweet 16, Pearl voiced his frustration about the North Carolina Read more... The post Bruce Pearl on UNC firing Hubert Davis: ‘That’s why I’m sitting here… there is no loyalty anymore’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players in game for crucial Iowa basket
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg could only watch as they committed a grave mistake at a crucial juncture on Thursday, allowing Iowa to escape with the win, 77-71, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. The No. 4 Cornhuskers only had four players on the floor with only 58.8 seconds of the […] The post Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players in game for crucial Iowa basket appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas basketball’s Sean Miller explains costly Matas Vokietaitis decision late in Purdue loss
March Madness is defined by split-second decisions that either immortalize a coach or haunt a program for years. For Texas basketball head coach Sean Miller, one specific substitution in the closing moments of a 79-77 Sweet 16 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers will be debated until next November. With the game tied and the season […] The post Texas basketball’s Sean Miller explains costly Matas Vokietaitis decision late in Purdue loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nebraska commits embarrassing gaffe in crunch time of loss to Iowa
Fred Hoiberg inadvertently pulled a Norman Dale.
College Basketball World Reacts to Ben McCollum Leading Iowa’s Stunning Run to Elite Eight: ‘THIS IS ****** MARCH’
After Iowa bounced Nebraska from the NCAA Men's Tournament, the college basketball world was impressed with Hawkeyes coach Ben McCollum.
Iowa Clinches Elite-Eight Berth Thanks To Disastrous Blunder By Nebraska In Final Minute
Iowa is headed to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years after a costly late-game mistake by Nebraska sealed a dramatic Sweet 16 finish.