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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] One day after the men’s NCAA Tournament was pared down to its Final Four on Sunday, fans on Monday ...
UCLA has qualified for its second consecutive Final Four. Lauren Betts led the Bruins to a win over Duke in the Elite Eight. Head coach Cori Close has brought a winning mentality to the UCLA Bruins. UCLA has been formidable over the last two seasons. This season, they were on another level. UCLA lost only […]
Vic Schaefer has a weird ritual in mind ahead of the Texas Longhorns game against UCLA in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament.
It's the first repeat Final Four in 30 years. The post Top Seeds Sweep Women’s Final Four as 2025 Teams All Return appeared first on Front Office Sports.
The Final Four is set: Arizona plays Michigan while UConn faces Illinois. All four teams have shown that they can go all the way. There was one team that faced all four of these teams. Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins faced Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, and UConn. He was victorious against Illinois but lost to the other three. […]
Duke women’s basketball found itself in the Elite Eight on Sunday after a stunning upset of LSU in the Sweet 16, but Kara Lawson and company were clearly hungry for more. They proved that they were ready for the moment early on against top seed UCLA, jumping out to a double-digit lead in the first […] The post Duke WBB coach Kara Lawson reveals big UCLA change that led to Elite Eight collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lauren and Sienna Betts' father steals spotlight with massive frame.
Lauren Betts continues to be dominant as one of the top stars in women’s basketball as she delivered an incredible performance in the UCLA Bruins’ victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Betts is going through the final year of her collegiate career […] The post UCLA Bruins’ Lauren Betts achieves feat not seen since Brittney Griner in Elite Eight win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SACRAMENTO – Lauren Betts could barely take a step or utter a word without someone wanting a hug or making some sort of celebratory gesture. The UCLA center had just started an on-court interview Sunday afternoon when teammate Angela Dugalic poured a container of confetti over her head. A few flecks stuck to Betts’ forehead...
As the UCLA women’s basketball team and star Lauren Betts look to lead themselves to a national championship, their journey continues after a thrilling win over the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight on Sunday, 70-58. While the UCLA women’s basketball team continues to make history with its magical season, the goal is to […] The post UCLA women’s basketball rally from early deficit to beat Duke, advance to Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley nearly took the job to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, but asked Tom Izzo for advice on an NBA move. The post UConn HC Dan Hurley Reveals Why He Turned Down $70M Lakers Job appeared first on Heavy Sports.
All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Tournament Regional Finals Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Tennessee vs. Michigan — CBS/Paramount+, 2:15 p.m. East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson UConn vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 5:05 p.m. Pregame and Studio Shows Announcers: Nate Burleson/Charles Barkley/Clark Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 29, 2026: How to watch NCAA Elite Eight appeared first on Awful Announcing.
SACRAMENTO – Cori Close hasn’t seen many shots – much less game-winners – like it. The ball circling the rim, one revolution and then another, before finally falling through the net after the buzzer. “Wow,” Close said Saturday, a day after Duke’s Ashlon Jackson made the shot of a lifetime to beat LSU in the...
The Duke Blue Devils, UConn Huskies, and Michigan Wolverines basketball teams, for both men and women, accomplished an impressive feat in the NCAA Tournament. With the continuation of March Madness set to begin soon, reports reveal what these three programs have in common. With the Lady Wolverines defeating the Lady Louisville Cardinals 71-52 on Saturday […] The post Duke, UConn, Michigan all accomplish impressive NCAA Tournament feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Four-star linebacker and 2027 class member Colton McKibben has officially committed to the UCLA Bruins. A 6-foot-3, 215–225 pound prospect out of Carlsbad, New Mexico, McKibben chose the Bruins over a range of programs, including the likes of the TCU Horned Frogs, the Colorado Buffaloes and the Arizona Wildcats, per ON3. “I’m home! 4’s up […] The post UCLA football lands 4-star LB over TCU, Colorado appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SACRAMENTO — Once she missed her first layup as part of a frustrating first half, Angela Dugalic knew what was needed. “I was like, ‘Let me just go rebound,’” the UCLA graduate forward told The California Post while sitting at her locker. “I knew everything else was going to come.” Indeed. With Dugalic grabbing a...
Following the UCLA Bruins' Sweet 16 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Kiki Rice's teammates put the spotlight on her shoes.
Coaching women’s Division I college basketball is an exhausting job. It’s a nearly 24/7, 365-day occupation that involves high stress and little to no downtime. Don’t believe us? Just ask UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close, who recently disclosed that the nonstop nature of the job has led her to consider walking away despite leading one of […] The post Louisville WBB Coach Jeff Walz Tells UCLA’s Cori Close To Quit Whining About Long Hours appeared first on BroBible.
The UConn basketball team is preparing for their much anticipated primetime matchup against Michigan State in the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament. The Huskies have emerged as a top contender as a No. 2 seed, though injuries have dominated the headlines for the team and instigated questions about the stability and continuity of their roster. […] The post UConn Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Michigan State appeared first on Heavy Sports.
All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson St. John’s vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, 7:10 p.m. UConn vs. Michigan State — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 9:45 p.m. Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Alabama vs. Michigan — TBS/truTV/HBO Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.
It seems hard to believe they almost didn’t play together.
And then there were only 16. Here's a look at the Sweet 16 viewing guide this weekend to help fans catch their favorite teams.
Every college basketball player dreams of getting the chance to play in the NCAA Tournament, and while most guys will never check that box, there are plenty of others who not only managed to do so but got a taste of March Madness multiple times—including the ones who racked up more points in the tourney […] The post The 10 Players Who Scored The Most Overall Points The NCAA Tournament During Their College Career appeared first on BroBible.
There could be something sweeter this time around. Another deep foray into the NCAA Tournament could finally produce the special ending the UCLA women’s basketball team has long sought. What’s the difference between this batch of Bruins and its predecessors who reached the Sweet 16? UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens has had a big impact on the...
