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ESPN reveals most popular 16-seed upset pick for 2026 March Madness

The last frontier of March Madness upsets was crossed in 2018, when the No. 16-seed UMBC Retrievers stunned Tony Bennett’s No. 1-seed Virginia Cavaliers.  Since then, fans have become even more daring with their bracket picks.  A No. 16-seed beating a No. 1 seed remains one of the most improbable scenarios in sports, but not … The post ESPN reveals most popular 16-seed upset pick for 2026 March Madness appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notre Dame set to get last shot this spring with 5-star recruiting target who has become a major priority for the Fighting Irish – A to Z Sports

Notre Dame set to get last shot this spring with 5-star recruiting target who has become a major priority for the Fighting Irish  A to Z Sports

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Star big man declined at least $7 million from another school to join Michigan

Michigan Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg has become a superstar in his first season in Ann Arbor. Lendeborg spent time at Arizona Western before going to UAB. Then, he transferred to Michigan and just won Big Ten Player of the Year for one of the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Ahead of March Madness, Lendeborg … The post Star big man declined at least $7 million from another school to join Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Calipari calls for change after NCAA Tournament schedule release

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari has never been one to hold his tongue. A day after Selection Sunday, Calipari made a request for a change to the schedule. Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 86-75 in the SEC title game on Sunday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and Calipari is not thrilled about having to travel … The post John Calipari calls for change after NCAA Tournament schedule release appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama player removed from campus before NCAA Tournament

The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins with First Four games on Tuesday, and the Round of 64 kicks off on Thursday. However, just days before March Madness, the Alabama Crimson Tide got some untimely news. Freshman Aden Holloway has been removed from campus and will be away from the team. Alabama says Aden Holloway has been … The post Alabama player removed from campus before NCAA Tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement

One of the most successful college basketball coaches of his era has announced his retirement. Butler head coach Thad Matta is stepping down after four seasons, the school announced Monday. The 58-year-old will transition into a new role as special assistant to the school president and athletic director. Matta leaves coaching with 502 career wins, … The post Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How to watch Lou Holtz memorial service: Time, TV channel & live stream for Notre Dame's tribute to college football legend – sportingnews.com

How to watch Lou Holtz memorial service: Time, TV channel & live stream for Notre Dame's tribute to college football legend  sportingnews.com

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5 must-watch NCAA Tournament players for NBA Draft fans, from AJ Dybantsa to Keaton Wagler

March Madness is chaotic by design. But for NBA scouts, the NCAA tournament serves another purpose: a live evaluation stage. Executives consistently describe the tournament…

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Purdue player has no idea where their NCAA Tournament opponent is from

Purdue Boilermakers senior center Oscar Cluff is ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but he still has some catching up to do on his team’s first-round opponent, the Queens University Royals. After helping Purdue beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten tournament championship game on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., Cluff … The post Purdue player has no idea where their NCAA Tournament opponent is from appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jay Bilas names player who can carry his team to a national title

College basketball expert Jay Bilas sounds convinced that Darius Acuff Jr. has what it takes to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to the top of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. On Selection Sunday, Bilas named Acuff as the player he believes can completely take over and will his team to an NCAA championship. “We ask this every … The post Jay Bilas names player who can carry his team to a national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament

Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl did not hide his dissatisfaction with the Tigers being left out of this year’s Big Dance. Auburn was among the first four out of the NCAA tournament this year alongside Oklahoma, San Diego State, and Indiana. Pearl was part of the panel during CBS’s March Madness selection show and … The post Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final

Purdue star Braden Smith had a strange wardrobe change during the Big 10 Championship on Sunday. Purdue faced Michigan for the Big 10 title game at United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, but the Purdue star did not look like himself. Smith typically wears No. 3, but early in the first half, he switched … The post Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Russell Wilson took his stepson on his 1st campus visit

Russell Wilson accompanied his stepson on a campus visit to a pretty prominent athletics program. Wilson shared video of himself and his 11-year-old stepson Future visiting Texas together. The pair got to check out both the football and baseball facilities, and even met Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian. Future clearly liked what saw, effusively saying he … The post Russell Wilson took his stepson on his 1st campus visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dayton-Saint Louis conference tournament game ended in the wildest sequence

Saturday’s Atlantic 10 tournament semi-final game between the Dayton Flyers and Saint Louis Billikens ended with a wild sequence of events. The favored Billikens held a one-point lead with 20 seconds to go in the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dayton was able to corral an offensive rebound off a block, and … The post Dayton-Saint Louis conference tournament game ended in the wildest sequence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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