Controversy Brewing as Referee Roger Ayers Gets Snubbed From Final Four Crew
Dan Hurley's UConn's Final Four matchup won't feature referee Roger Ayers after controversial moment.
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UConn Buzzer Beater: Inside Huskies’ Chaotic Reaction to Braylon Mullins’ Heroics
Darn Hurley's UConn Huskies won their Elite Eight game against Duke in thrilling last-minute fashion thanks to Braylon Mullins.
Connecticut’s Governor Has One Of The Best March Madness Brackets In The Country Heading Into The Final Four
Connecticut has a pretty legitimate claim to being the College Basketball Capital of the United States based on how the men’s and women’s teams at its flagship university have fared over the past few decades. Ned Lamont currently serves as its governor, and he may be able to add “Certified Ball Knower” to his résumé […] The post Connecticut’s Governor Has One Of The Best March Madness Brackets In The Country Heading Into The Final Four appeared first on BroBible.
Brandin Cummings Transfer Portal: Top 5 Landing Spots For Pittsburgh Guard Ft. UConn Huskies
Brandin Cummings is hitting the bricks. Here's a look at where the guard from Pitt could end up in order of desirability.
UConn Coach Dan Hurley Addresses Viral Referee Moment After 73-72 Win Over Duke
UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley explains viral referee moment after 73-72 Elite Eight win over the Duke Blue Devils. The post UConn Coach Dan Hurley Addresses Viral Referee Moment After 73-72 Win Over Duke appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Referee defends Dan Hurley after alleged headbutt incident
The referee involved in the bizarre headbutting incident involving UConn coach Dan Hurley has defended the coach. ESPN’s Seth Greenberg revealed that he spoke to referee Roger Ayers, who was involved in the face-to-face moment just after the Huskies’ Braylon Mullins hit the game-winning shot against Duke in the Elite Eight. Ayers told Greenberg that … The post Referee defends Dan Hurley after alleged headbutt incident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dan Hurley’s Explanation For Headbutting Referee Against Duke Creates More Questions
It was the headbutt heard around the world. Well, at least the college basketball world. UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley was fortunate to avoid a technical foul late in his team’s 73-72 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Hurley appeared to headbutt referee Roger Ayers with 0.3 seconds remaining on […] The post Dan Hurley’s Explanation For Headbutting Referee Against Duke Creates More Questions appeared first on BroBible.
UConn Basketball Recruiting: Geno Auriemma’s 5-Star Commit Shows Off Impressive Moves At McDonald’s All American Game Practice
Geno Auriemma's 5-star commit's video from the McDonald's All American game practice goes viral on social media.
Final Four: Best 2026 NBA Draft prospects left in March Madness
Sixty-eight teams entered, and only four remain. The Final Four portion of March Madness has arrived, and the players on the remaining teams have had plenty of opportunity to show off their skill sets to the draft community. All of Illinois, UConn, Michigan, and Arizona have legitimate draft prospects on their roster, and advancing so […] The post Final Four: Best 2026 NBA Draft prospects left in March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hannah Hidalgo faces the music as Notre Dame star questions her leadership
It wasn't to be for Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame as the Irish were knocked out of March Madness by No. 1 UConn on Sunday, but the star guard knows exactly what she must do ahead of her senior year
Dawn Staley’s reaction to South Carolina’s sixth straight Final Four proves dominance will never get old
South Carolina women’s basketball is headed back to the Final Four, and for coach Dawn Staley, the significance of the moment has not diminished. The top-seeded Gamecocks secured their sixth consecutive Final Four appearance with a 78-52 win over TCU in the Elite Eight on Monday night, becoming just the second program in NCAA history […] The post Dawn Staley’s reaction to South Carolina’s sixth straight Final Four proves dominance will never get old appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John’s Coach Rick Pitino Expresses Personal Opinion on UConn Coaches
Rick Pitino has spent decades in college basketball, so when the Hall of Fame coach shares his thoughts on the game, people tend to listen. The St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball coach has always been willing to praise good basketball, even when it involves rivals or teams outside his program. ...
NCAA Referee Shares His Side of the Story in Dan Hurley Incident
Dan Hurley is known for being extremely intense on the sideline. And when your team hits a buzzer-beater in the final second of an NCAA Basketball Tournament game, no one can really blame that reaction. The UConn game went viral after appearing to make contact with a referee during the celebration. ...
Molly Sims Takes On Cabo In Her Bikini, Lia Anthony Makes Her Season Debut & There Was An Immaculate Inning
I know blowing a 19-point lead and losing in heartbreaking fashion as time winds down can be tough, but there's no reason to cry about an exchange UConn coach Dan Hurley had with a referee after the three to end Duke's season went in.
Poll: Who Wins Women’s March Madness?
[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 ...
Referee explains what really happened in strange March Madness moment with Dan Hurley after UConn heroics
“I talked to Roger today. He said, ‘What are you talking about?’ He literally didn’t know what I was talking about."
Dawn Staley Breaks Down the Keys to South Carolina Ending UConn’s Undefeated Season in Final Four
Dawn Staley reveals how the South Carolina Gamecocks plan to end the UConn Huskies' undefeated season in the Final Four.
Terry McAulay is ‘deeply disappointed the official didn’t do his job’ after Dan Hurley interaction
NFL rules analyst Terry McAulay took to social media to rip NCAA Tournament referee Roger Ayers for not penalizing Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley after a controversial interaction during the Huskies’ wild finish against Duke in Sunday’s Elite Eight action. After Braylon Mullins made a go-ahead three-pointer on an unbelievable last-second play in UConn’s stunning…
March Madness viewers left stunned after spotting Dan Hurley’s ‘bizarre’ moment with referee at end of UConn-Duke
MARCH MADNESS viewers were left stunned by Dan Hurley’s actions after UConn’s incredible late comeback win over Duke. The game itself left college basketball fans in disbelief after the Huskies…
Stephen A. Smith Completely Dismisses Dan Hurley’s UConn; Heaps Praise for This Star at the NCAA Tournament
Dan Hurley’s UConn advanced to the Final Four after a thrilling victory against Jon Scheyer’s Duke. The Blue Devils were leading by 19 points at one point. But they lost that lead quite spectacularly. With just 10 seconds remaining, Duke had the possession, only to have a turnover with 6 seconds left. They advanced to […]
Referee seemingly headbutted by UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to postgame moment
No one can accuse Connecticut coach Dan Hurley of not using his head in their stunning win over Duke in the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament on Monday. Even after the game, he used his noggin, although a bit too literally. Or so it seemed. Out of excitement, Hurley appeared to make a head-to-head […] The post Referee seemingly headbutted by UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to postgame moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Coach K Reveals Heartbreaking Reaction to Duke’s Last Second Loss to UConn
Former Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski told famous sports talk show host Pat McAfee what his true feelings were towards UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins' game-winning three-pointer that eliminated Duke from the 2026 NCAA tournament.
Jay Bilas points to freshman inexperience in Duke’s collapse vs. UConn
Cayden Boozer fought back tears as he was surrounded by reporters in the locker room after Duke’s one-point loss to Connecticut in the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The 18-year-old freshman was an image of vulnerability. He said he let his teammates down. His errant pass in the dying seconds led to […] The post Jay Bilas points to freshman inexperience in Duke’s collapse vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.
This UConn women’s team is taking different approach to all too familiar expectations
The aura of this year’s undefeated UConn team feels different from past ones. There’s a quiet confidence to the Huskies — the kind that sneaks up on opposing teams like a boa constrictor before launching a powerful strike.