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Jason Whitlock goes scorched earth over Stephen A. Smith HBCU credentials

Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock have embarked on the latest saga in their ongoing media feud, primarily centered around Smith’s time at Winston-Salem State. Whitlock has long been skeptical of Smith’s HBCU story and presented his case on the Cam Newton-led 4th & 1 Podcast. “I’ve done the homework on Stephen A. He’s fraudulent. He’s […] The post Jason Whitlock goes scorched earth over Stephen A. Smith HBCU credentials appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona vs. Arkansas bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash

March Madness cranks up the intensity dial this weekend as the Sweet 16 is here. The nation soon will see if Arizona basketball or Arkansas basketball are Final Four material. Arizona has a distraction hovering above, however. Hubert Davis needs a replacement for North Carolina. Tommy Lloyd rose as a name to watch. Lloyd’s resume […] The post Arizona vs. Arkansas bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links

A potential Brad Stevens return to the college ranks … will not be happening any time soon. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Stevens is out of the running for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported on Wednesday. Norlander notes that Stevens has quickly … The post Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LSU basketball rumors: Smoke grows on potential Will Wade return after administrative move

The college coaching carousel is already moving, and one of the most interesting developments could be Will Wade returning to LSU. Wade was with the Tigers for five years before being let go amid the cloud that hung over the program following the FBI’s college basketball probe. After stops at McNeese State and now NC […] The post LSU basketball rumors: Smoke grows on potential Will Wade return after administrative move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd sounds off on being mentioned for North Carolina job

The North Carolina Tar Heels are searching for a new head coach after firing Hubert Davis. Several big-name potential candidates have already shut down the possibility of accepting the job. Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd was asked about the UNC job, and opted to claim he’s fully focused on the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Lloyd, […] The post Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd sounds off on being mentioned for North Carolina job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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