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UConn’s Braylon Mullins gets real on Final Four trip after insane buzzer beater

To say the least, UConn guard Braylon Mullins is still letting his buzzer-beater that led the Huskies to victory, 73-72 over Duke in the Elite Eight. Now, UConn is looking to win its third national title in three years, taking on Illinois in the semifinal on Saturday in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Mullins is speaking out for […] The post UConn’s Braylon Mullins gets real on Final Four trip after insane buzzer beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois hoping golf cart mishap before Final Four isn’t a bad omen

Illinois is preparing to take on UConn in the Final Four in Indianapolis on Saturday. In the process, Illinois is looking to capture its first national championship in program history. So with that in mind, all has to go well, and there is no room for error. However, a video surfaced showing Illinois players being […] The post Illinois hoping golf cart mishap before Final Four isn’t a bad omen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Ruocco praises ‘unnecesarily generous’ Rebecca Lobo and ‘selfless’ Holly Rowe

Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe are preparing to call the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four on Friday night, and the ESPN trio couldn’t be more in sync. Except when the sidewalk is a little uneven, then it’s every broadcaster for themselves. ESPN’s top women’s basketball crew stopped by 06010: The ESPN Communications Podcast…

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Jimmer Fredette Q&A: Former BYU Star Talks Final Four, 3×3 Hoops, Pro Career

Jimmer Fredette will forever be known as having enjoyed one of the greatest college basketball peaks of all time. The 2011 National Player of the Year was the leading scorer in all of NCAA Division I as a senior, averaging 28.9 points per game for the BYU Cougars. In the process, he led BYU to the ...

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College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 3, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Women’s Final Four

All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Announcers: Ryan Ruocco/Rebecca Lobo//Holly Rowe South Carolina vs. UConn — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 7 p.m. Texas vs. UCLA — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, approximately 9:30 p.m. Announcers: Christine Williamson/Andraya Carter/Chiney Ogwumike NCAA Women’s Final Four Special live from Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ…

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“Our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace” – Charles Barkley uses UConn Huskies forward's family story to call out Donald Trump – basketballnetwork.net

“Our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace” - Charles Barkley uses UConn Huskies forward's family story to call out Donald Trump  basketballnetwork.net

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“I Don’t Trust My Freshmen”: Geno Auriemma Makes His Feelings Clear on UConn New Comers

UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma, whether for jokes or not, recently shared in his media availability ahead of his team's 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks that he does not actually trust his current freshmen.

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UConn women’s basketball HC Geno Auriemma details harsh reality of transfer portal on mid-majors

UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma provided an unflinching take on how revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness are impacting the sport. “The portal and the revenue share, I think that was the death of the mid-majors, the death of high school players coming to play college basketball,” Auriemma said Thursday. “It’s never […] The post UConn women’s basketball HC Geno Auriemma details harsh reality of transfer portal on mid-majors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dawn Staley Talks Strategy Against Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies’ 1 Elite Skill

South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley is aiming to instill a certain kind of standard to her players when it comes to limiting coach Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies' three-point percentage in their upcoming 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup.

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Azzi Fudd, Tessa Johnson, Lauren Betts, Rori Harmon Jokingly Mock Their Coaches in Hilarious Imitation

UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd, South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson, UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts and Texas Longhorns standout Rori Harmon all mock their respective head coaches all too well in a video by @espnw on Instagram.

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Dan Hurley “Jinxes” Himself in Honest Admission About Refereeing Struggles in UConn Games

UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley may have jinxed himself after he pointed out that he does not have any technical fouls in this year's national tournament so far during his recent media availability ahead of his team's 2026 Final Four game.

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Raven Johnson’s winning compass guiding South Carolina as it seeks revenge over UConn

That’s the number that briefly taunts South Carolina guard Raven Johnson when she allows herself a second to think about what happened a year ago against UConn. The number initially served as a source of motivation until the new season started.

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UConn HC Geno Auriemma declares WBB would ‘suffer’ after WNBA Draft rule change

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma expressed a concerning message about the state of women’s basketball if a rule change were to happen for the WNBA Draft. NBA players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. However, the WNBA requires any player drafted to be at least 22 […] The post UConn HC Geno Auriemma declares WBB would ‘suffer’ after WNBA Draft rule change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raven Johnson Sends Clear Warning to Geno Auriemma’s UConn Ahead of Final Four Clash

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson, during her most recent media availability, issued a bold and clear warning towards coach Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies ahead of their 2026 NCAA Final Four matchup.

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Geno Auriemma Teases Sarah Strong With Hilarious Interruption in Press Conference Ahead of Final Four

Geno Auriemma and the UConn face Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in the Final Four. This is the repeat of last year’s NCAA Tournament final, which Paige Bueckers and company won. Before the blockbuster showdown, Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and coach Auriemma addressed the media. Sarah was asked how Auriemma manages the team. She explained the […]

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UConn’s Geno Auriemma lays out Azzi Fudd GOAT path with Final Four looming

Azzi Fudd earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the 2025 NCAA Tournament after helping UConn women’s basketball win its first national championship since 2016. She has also been one of the best shooters in the country for the last two seasons. Regardless of how the Huskies fare in the Final Four, the 23-year-old guard has […] The post UConn’s Geno Auriemma lays out Azzi Fudd GOAT path with Final Four looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash

March Madness enters its final week for what’s been a wild 2026 tournament. UConn basketball delivered the most thrilling moment thanks to Braylon Mullins’ three with 0.3 left to beat Duke on Sunday. But Illinois basketball enters the Final Four red-hot too. The latter may have the most losses among the remaining teams at eight. […] The post UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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