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UConn women’s basketball’s Geno Auriemma vows to grow the game with Dawn Staley after Final Four drama

The UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Women’s Final Four, their first defeat of the season. But the lasting image came after the game, when a legendary coach disrespected another. UConn coach Geno Auriemma issued a statement on Tuesday following the incident with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley from the semi-final matchup. […] The post UConn women’s basketball’s Geno Auriemma vows to grow the game with Dawn Staley after Final Four drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Louisville basketball hosting 2 elite transfer portal targets on joint visit

Before conference play started this college basketball season, Louisville appeared to have one of the best rosters in the country. However, an injury to Mikel Brown Jr. along with inconsistent play in the front court and on the defensive end eventually doomed the Cardinals in what ended up being a disappointing season. 2025-26 wasn’t a […] The post Louisville basketball hosting 2 elite transfer portal targets on joint visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Cason Wallace shares awesome reaction to girlfriend Kiki Rice’s success with UCLA

They are not married yet, but Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace and UCLA guard Kiki Rice each already have a ring. Wallace won his with the Thunder last season, while Rice won hers on Sunday after the Bruins defeated South Carolina for the national title in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Wallace wore a t-shirt […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace shares awesome reaction to girlfriend Kiki Rice’s success with UCLA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dawn Staley Makes Request After UCLA Loss

Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks are coming off a tough 79-51 loss on Sunday in the 2026 National Championship to Lauren Betts and the UCLA Bruins. After besting the previously undefeated No. 1 seed UConn Huskies 62-48 in the Final Four on Friday, Staley has now beaten UConn head coach ...

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NCAA basketball rumors: Kansas, Arkansas in the mix for 17-PPG Colorado scorer

Transfer portal season is in full swing in college basketball, and things are really heating up after Michigan closed out the NCAA Tournament with an impressive win over UConn to win its first national title since 1989. Now, everyone is trying to catch up to the Wolverines to dethrone them in 2027, and there are […] The post NCAA basketball rumors: Kansas, Arkansas in the mix for 17-PPG Colorado scorer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Johnny Jones announces departure from Texas Southern

Johnny Jones announced his departure as head men’s basketball coach at Texas Southern University in a letter posted to his social media accounts on Tuesday evening. This comes as speculation has festered over whether he’d be hired to join Will Wade’s coaching staff at LSU. This makes Wade the third head coach to depart the […] The post Johnny Jones announces departure from Texas Southern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas

DJ Wagner rose as a coveted transfer two years ago after leaving Kentucky. Wagner then followed John Calipari to Arkansas. He’s back in the NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal as of Monday, though. Wagner also enters a familiar territory: Becoming a highly-wanted talent. Only this time it appears he and Calipari won’t be a pairing […] The post Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How long is Michael Malone’s contract with North Carolina basketball?

The North Carolina basketball coaching search was a loud one, and it came to a close with a shocker on Monday afternoon. The Tar Heels went through a number of options before settling on Michael Malone as the successor to Hubert Davis. Malone was not on just about anyone’s radar as a candidate for the […] The post How long is Michael Malone’s contract with North Carolina basketball? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to viral video after loss to Michigan

On Monday, UConn came up short in the national championship game against Michigan, 69-63. Head coach Dan Hurley argued against much of the officiating; nevertheless, he and his players showed tremendous class in defeat. After the game, UConn waited for Michigan to conclude its celebration to shake its hands, courtesy of Hurley. That clip went viral. Ultimately, Hurley […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to viral video after loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Viral Video Prompts Response From Dan Hurley After UConn’s Loss to Michigan

UConn faced Michigan in the national championship game on Monday, ultimately losing 69-63. The Huskies showed remarkable grit until the final buzzer, but they struggled to break through the Wolverines’ tough defense.Historically, the Huskies have claimed the championship title six times, including two victories under head coach Dan Hurley. They know exactly how Michigan felt […] The post Viral Video Prompts Response From Dan Hurley After UConn’s Loss to Michigan appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job

The North Carolina Tar Heels surprised everybody by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. After firing Hubert Davis as the men’s basketball coach, North Carolina has decided on Malone in an unexpected move. Malone has never been a college head coach before, and he is just one year removed from … The post Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win

The UCLA women’s basketball team is heading to late-night. The NCAA champions will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live following their 51-79 win over South Carolina to capture the NCAA championship title. UCLA Women’s Basketball stars — center Lauren Betts, guards Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice, and forward Angela Dugalić — and head coach Cori […] The post Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NCAA basketball rumors: Michigan, Duke expected to make push for Kansas star Flory Bidunga

The college basketball season is over after Michigan was crowned national champions on Monday night with an impressive victory over UConn. Now, the transfer portal wastes no time getting going as everyone has their eyes set on the 2027 Final Four in Detroit. For the top teams in the country, that means a whole lot […] The post NCAA basketball rumors: Michigan, Duke expected to make push for Kansas star Flory Bidunga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Malone sends strong message on North Carolina basketball-Duke rivalry

As the North Carolina basketball program hired Michael Malone to be its next head coach, he is entering a team that has a lot of expectations around it. With Malone accepting the North Carolina basketball gig, he is also now going to be a part of the heated rivalry with the Duke Blue Devils, as […] The post Michael Malone sends strong message on North Carolina basketball-Duke rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3x NBA Champ Gets Honest on UNC’s Decision to Hire Ex-Nuggets Coach

After a run as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone took a year off and waited patiently for a new opportunity to come his way. There was an expectation that Malone would be a top priority for NBA teams with an opening in 2026. However, a top NCAA program had eyes on […] The post 3x NBA Champ Gets Honest on UNC’s Decision to Hire Ex-Nuggets Coach appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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