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Key matchup St. John’s must exploit to upset Duke in March Madness Sweet 16

The second weekend of March Madness is almost here as just 16 teams are left, vying for a national title. There isn’t a big Cinderella story this season with the exception of maybe Iowa in its first year under Ben McCollum. However, that means that the Sweet 16 features plenty of matchups between the best […] The post Key matchup St. John’s must exploit to upset Duke in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona’s basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of West region

Arizona basketball won its first two March Madness games by a combined margin of 56 points. Utah State tested the Wildcats late before pulling away. Still, the Big 12 champs remain the favorite to win in the West Regional. Turning to powerful big Koa Peat helps the Wildcats. Peat pounds opponents down low with the […] The post Arizona’s basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of West region appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino promises fans that St. John’s basketball is ‘ready’ for Duke challenge

Rick Pitino has the fifth-seeded St. John’s basketball still standing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and they will have their biggest test of the season on Friday. With a ticket to the Elite Eight on the line, the St. John’s Red Storm will lock horns with tournament favorite and No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils […] The post Rick Pitino promises fans that St. John’s basketball is ‘ready’ for Duke challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Lot of people buzzing": NFL Draft analyst namedrops Ty Simpson's Alabama teammate drawing interest from Chiefs during pro day – sportskeeda.com

"Lot of people buzzing": NFL Draft analyst namedrops Ty Simpson's Alabama teammate drawing interest from Chiefs during pro day  sportskeeda.com

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Michigan vs. Alabama prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

After each winning their first two March Madness games by 20 points or more, Michigan and Alabama meet in the Sweet Sixteen. The top-seeded Wolverines enter the game off a 95-72 win over Saint Louis, which followed a 101-80 nod over Howard in the Round of 64. After going over a month without a 20-point […] The post Michigan vs. Alabama prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas HC Sean Miller sounds off on potential Elite 8 revenge game vs. Arizona

The Texas Longhorns reached the Sweet 16, where they will be taking on the Purdue Boilermakers, in what should be a fun matchup. If the program can advance to the Elite 8, head coach Sean Miller could have a chance to seek revenge against the Arizona Wildcats. On Wednesday, Miller opened up about that potential […] The post Texas HC Sean Miller sounds off on potential Elite 8 revenge game vs. Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St. John’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of East Regional

St. John’s basketball is tasting 1999 all over again in 2026 March Madness. The epic Dylan Darling buzzer-beating basket versus Kansas catapulted the Red Storm back into the Sweet 16. The crucial shot ended 26 years of frustration in failing to reach the regional semifinals. The “Johnnies” are euphoric about their team making it this […] The post St. John’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of East Regional appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Men’s college lacrosse game of the year finally finds a broadcasting home

In any sport, if the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation were facing off, you’d imagine networks and broadcasters would be lining up to put it on their airwaves. That didn’t seem to be the case with the game between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Richmond, scheduled for Saturday, April Read more... The post Men’s college lacrosse game of the year finally finds a broadcasting home appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Michigan AD sends strong Dusty May message amid North Carolina buzz

With a huge college basketball head-coaching job opening in the ACC, particularly in Chapel Hill, following the North Carolina Tar Heels’ firing of Hubert Davis, big names like Michigan basketball’s Dusty May have been mentioned as possible candidates to succeed Davis. May has already shut down the notion of a possible move to UNC, saying he’s “incredibly […] The post Michigan AD sends strong Dusty May message amid North Carolina buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas guard Jordan Pope gets big injury update for Purdue game

Jordan Pope suffered a twisted ankle in the Texas Longhorns’ 74-68 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. With a Sweet 16 matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers scheduled on Thursday, Pope receives a crucial update about his potential status for the contest. Reports indicate that Pope, who is […] The post Texas guard Jordan Pope gets big injury update for Purdue game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State basketball’s Joshua Jefferson a game-time decision for Sweet 16 tilt with Tennessee

The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones are still dancing in the 2026 edition of March Madness, and they will be taking on the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers on Friday in a Sweet 16 matchup at the United Center in Chicago. However, there remains a major injury concern for the Cyclones, with senior forward […] The post Iowa State basketball’s Joshua Jefferson a game-time decision for Sweet 16 tilt with Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region

For most of the 2025-2026 college basketball season, Michigan has looked unstoppable. However, following a late-season injury to point guard L.J. Cason, the Wolverines need to lean on what has worked between forward Yaxel Lendeborg and center Aday Mara if they are going to reach the 2026 March Madness Final Four. Despite only averaging 8.4 […] The post Michigan basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of Midwest region appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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