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Illinois is dancing into the Elite Eight behind one of the most explosive offenses in college basketball. It starts with the Illini's unique recruiting strategy.

Illinois is dancing into the Elite Eight behind one of the most explosive offenses in college basketball. It starts with the Illini's unique recruiting strategy.

When a season ends in the NCAA Tournament, emotions often run high. Locker rooms that once felt full of possibility suddenly fall silent. That was the atmosphere around Rick Pitino and his St. John’s following their loss to Duke. The hero of the second round, Dyan Darling, failed to tie the game in ...

Duke showed off some championship pedigree against St. John's by rallying from several big deficits in the Sweet 16.

Yaxel Lendeborg Reveals “Attack Mode” Shift Initiated by Mom’s Move From the Stands

Ta'Niya Latson reveals how the South Carolina Gamecocks star point guard Raven Johnson earned the 'Hollywood' moniker.

The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils held off a valiant effort from No. 5 seed St. John’s in an 80-75 victory in the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 on Friday night in Washington, D.C. After the game, St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino expressed frustration over the NCAA Tournament’s press conference protocols. Specifically, Pitino explained why Read more... The post Rick Pitino calls out NCAA Tournament press conference protocols after St. John’s loss appeared first on Awful Announcing.


Dan Hurley never played in the NBA, but his path from Seton Hall point guard to two-time national champion coach is one of college basketball's best stories.

Chicago’s newest $115M star made a surprise appearance at the United Center during a Sweet 16 game, and fans quickly noticed.

The No. 2 Cyclones and No. 6 Volunteers tip off tonight at the United Center. Here is everything you need to watch.

These magical March dreams are for parents as well.

The Cyclones look to continue their March Madness dominance in Chicago.

Bruce Pearl clarifies his viral basketball loyalty comments, absolving the Auburn Tigers while criticizing Tennessee's past actions.

17 years ago, these elite clubs met in the Final Four.

Like him or hate him, Rick Pitino's college basketball resume is hard to argue with.

It feels like true villains have gone by the wayside in today's game, which makes everything a little bit less fun.

The transfer portal has not yet opened, but a lot of players are already expected to enter once it opens.

Arkansas coach John Calipari warned NBA teams they will regret passing on Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr.

San Diego State will lose its longest-tenured player to the 2026 college basketball transfer portal. After four years with the Aztecs, guard Miles Byrd confirmed his intention to seek a new program. Byrd will play his fifth year with a new program, confirming his decision to enter the portal once it opens on April 7, […] The post San Diego State basketball defensive star makes transfer portal decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mike Krzyzewski rejects the North Carolina Tar Heels job vacancy, officially ending any speculation about a coaching return.

Luke Murray is married to Kara.

UC Irvine forward Kyle Evans plans to enter the transfer portal, giving teams a shot at the nation's leading shot-blocker.

Neoklis Avdalas is reportedly leaving Virginia Tech and entering the transfer portal, so where should he go?

Are there any college basketball games on Friday? Here's a look at tonight's Sweet 16 schedule as fans get excited about more NCAA Tournament action.
