Illinois Advances to NCAA Tournament Final Four for First Time Since 2005
Illinois didn’t shoot well. Didn’t play perfect. Still dominated Iowa when it mattered. The Illini are heading back to the Final Four.
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When was the last time Illinois made the Final Four? It's been a minute
The Fighting Illini are partying like it's 2005 after outlasting Iowa in an Elite Eight slugfest.
Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment
The No. 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes were the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament heading into the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the program’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday after suffering a 71-59 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a close game throughout, as Iowa actually had the lead at half. However, […] The post Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WATCH: South Carolina Stars Chloe Kitts & Tessa Johnson Gives Fans Major BFF Goals Ahead of Gamecocks vs. Sooners Revenge Game
South Carolina Gamecocks teammates Chloe Kitts and Tessa Johnson are currently in the middle of a deep postseason run.
College Basketball World Reacts to Horn Issue Causing 11-Minute Delay in Iowa-Illinois Elite Eight Game: ‘Only in March’
March basketball has a way of slipping out of its own bounds. Just when you think the drama will come from a buzzer-beater or a Cinderella run, something stranger comes along. On Saturday, inside Houston’s Toyota Center, it wasn’t a player or a play that paused the Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight clash; it was a horn […]
USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon
USC football is creating a habit of swiping away Oregon Ducks on the College Football Recruiting trail. Jonas Williams and Tomuhini Topui dipped from the Ducks to land at USC last year. Now Lincoln Riley and company have flipped another Oregon commit in Drew Fielder. The offensive tackle revealed his intentions to turn to USC […] The post USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Agent Of Michigan Basketball Player Has Already Approached Coach Dusty May About Entering Transfer Portal
The Michigan Wolverines are one of a handful of teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament. But apparently that hasn’t stopped Wolverines players, and their agents, from assessing their transfer portal options. Michigan head coach Dusty May revealed ahead of the top-seeded Wolverines’ Elite Eight showdown with sixth-seeded Tennessee that an agent for one of his players […] The post Agent Of Michigan Basketball Player Has Already Approached Coach Dusty May About Entering Transfer Portal appeared first on BroBible.
Hannah Hidalgo shrugs off March Madness odds with defiant UConn message
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo asserted that she and her teammates are paying little attention to the outside noise painting the Fighting Irish as a 30-point underdog against UConn
Bryce James Recruiting: Top 3 Schools That Missed Out On LeBron James’ Son Before Tommy Lloyd’s Offer Ft. Ohio State Buckeyes
As the Arizona Wildcats prepare for their Elite Eight game, let's rewind a bit on Bryce James' recruting and his decision to go to Tucson.
Deion Sanders Sends ‘Good Luck’ Message to Dawn Staley Ahead of South Carolina’s Sweet 16 Clash With Oklahoma
Deion Sanders shared a message of support for Dawn Staley before South Carolina dominated Oklahoma to reach the Elite Eight.
Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction
Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a … The post Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Elite 8 Game Grinds to Awkward Halt After Arena Horn Goes Rogue in Houston
A stuck horn caused an 11 minute delay during an Elite 8 game in Houston, creating one of the most awkward moments of March Madness.
Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach
One week after losing Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, Troy is close to hiring its next head basketball coach. The Trojans are reportedly closing in on NC State assistant basketball coach Adam Howard as Cross’ successor. Howard, who worked at Troy under Phil Cunningham from 2016 to 2018, is “finalizing a deal” to become the […] The post Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’
The term’s meaning was up for debate at men’s March Madness. The post College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Toosii Joins LSU Football Roster as Freshman Wide Receiver – Complex
Toosii Joins LSU Football Roster as Freshman Wide Receiver Complex
“Everyone Knows Who It Was”: Jeremiah Smith Subtly Hints At Transfer Portal Offers Ahead Of Junior Year With Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeye wide receiver Jeremiah Smith never had any plans of leaving Ohio State in a day and age where more and more college athletes switch colleges via the transfer portal. Despite coming up short of a national championship title and losing to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoffs, Smith reiterated his […]
Why Does Syla Swords Wear a Face Mask? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Syla Swords broke her nose and is now wearing a face mask.
Miami Fans Are In Their Feels Over Jeremiah Smith's Latest Transfer Portal Answer
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith revealed that the Miami Hurricanes attempted to get him to transfer, and Canes fans weren't happy with his candor.
Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Vols football team just picked up one the biggest wins they could ask for this spring – A to Z Sports
Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Vols football team just picked up one the biggest wins they could ask for this spring A to Z Sports
Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move
Vanderbilt basketball sparked rumors of locking in Mark Byington on a contract amid questions on his future. Now the Commodores assured he’s not going anywhere, not even North Carolina. On3/Rivals college basketball insider Joe Tipton revealed that the university and Byington agreed to a new deal. He accepts this new contract in Nashville after Vandy’s […] The post Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A’ja Wilson Pens Heartwarming Note As Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Star Nears End Of College Career
A'ja Wilson, in a recent interview, shared some heartfelt words about Raven Johnson's illustrious college basketball career as the star guard navigates her final CBB season with South Carolina.
Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA for its handling of the logistics of the NCAA Tournament. In his three-minute diatribe, Auriemma blamed the NCAA for the tournament’s recent poor shooting, arguing that the new rims and basketballs at the regional sites are not conducive to player success. He was also furious with the … The post Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
4-star CB picks Penn State over Missouri, Virginia, Pitt
Penn State football boosted cornerback two months ago via transfer addition Jeremiah Cooper. Now the Nittany Lions landed a younger talent in the form of four-star CB Semajay Robinson. The 6-foot-3 defender confirmed his decision with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals Saturday afternoon. Robinson turns down some notable powers in the process: Missouri, Virginia, Pitt and […] The post 4-star CB picks Penn State over Missouri, Virginia, Pitt appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson talks retaining stars in the transfer portal era
During Prairie View A&M’s spring practice, Tremaine Jackson spoke about a huge transfer portal win for the team. In a clip obtained by Terence Harris from the Houston Defender, Jackson spoke about retaining two of his star players in running back Chase Bingmon and defensive back Eric Zachery. NIL and the transfer portal have been […] The post Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson talks retaining stars in the transfer portal era appeared first on ClutchPoints.