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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma was caught in one of his not-so-great moments after losing to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in the Final Four showdown. After the game, Auriemma charged towards Dawn Staley and boldly expressed his frustration over the fact that the South Carolina head coach didn’t properly shake his hand. [ad slot] The […]
Caitlin Clark mentions that it still hurts not to win NCAA championships in her college career despite putting in stellar performances.
The Illinois basketball program is looking to turn the page to the 2026-27 season after a highly successful 2025-26 campaign that saw the Fighting Illini make it all the way to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. While they lost to the UConn Huskies when they got there, it was still a strong campaign […] The post Illinois basketball to host Duke for first time ever as part of home-and-home appeared first on ClutchPoints.
While Illinois basketball star Andrej Stojakovic is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect, there is still a question of whether he wants to start his NBA career or stay with the Fighting Illini. After the Illinois basketball team made a Final Four run this past season, Stojakovic would give more insight into his thought process on […] The post Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Not everyone is in on Cam Boozer framing himself as a winner just yet. Boozer, a projected top-4 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, spoke to Andscape’s Marc Spears following the results of Sunday’s NBA draft lottery. Boozer made a case for himself centered on his being a magnet for success on the court. “Whether … The post Everyone said the same thing about Cam Boozer’s quote on being a winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kelvin Sampson doesn't buy the argument that coaches will benefit with the NCAA tournament expanding.
Sheryl Swoopes goes off on Geno Auriemma while discussing his heated confrontation with Dawn Staley after the Final Four matchup.
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma said he regrets how he handled the final seconds of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina, acknowledging that his postgame behavior overshadowed the end of his team’s season. A little more than a month after South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in Phoenix, Auriemma reflected on the […] The post UConn WBB news: Geno Auriemma goes full NSFW on controversial Final Four behavior appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One month after his awkward and intense altercation with South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, it appears that UConn’s Geno Auriemma still can’t shake the memory of the incident. Auriemma came under fire for accosting Staley following the Gamecocks’ 64-48 upset victory over the Huskies in the Final Four. Despite immediately issuing an apology, it sounds as if […] The post Geno Auriemma Is Clearly Still Hung Up On Awkward Dawn Staley Altercation At Final Four appeared first on BroBible.
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley gave us another edition of one of their iconic battles in the Final Four of last season’s NCAA tournament. Unbeaten UConn and an inspired South Carolina met in the Final Four. Dawn Staley’s team got the better of UConn as they won 62-48 and advanced to their second national championship […]
Geno Auriemma is reflecting on his viral moment with Dawn Staley during the March Madness. During the last few seconds of the Final Four game on April 3, before Staley’s USC clinched the 62-48 victory over Auriemma’s UConn, the head coaches got into a heated discussion on the sidelines. Additionally, Auriemma refused to shake Staley’s […] The post Geno Auriemma regrets Dawn Staley March Madness incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma offered another statement on his confrontation with Dawn Staley during last month’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his outburst at the end of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina. He said he was not concerned with what people thought of … The post Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Arizona Wildcats put together yet another solid college basketball season. In their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, they advanced to the Final Four. Despite their run ending there with a loss to the Michigan Wolverines, they still went 36-3 and 16-2 in Big 12 matchups. Their success ...
New details have emerged about the 5-for-5 eligibility model, sparking mixed reactions in the college basketball world.
Illinois basketball broke new ground under Brad Underwood in 2025-26, reaching the Final Four after rolling through a challenging South Region that included a victory over Houston in the Sweet 16. Guard Andrej Stokajovic, one of the top additions in the transfer portal last offseason, was one of the key reasons behind Illinois’ run to […] The post Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arizona star Koa Peat sends a quick message after projected No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft.
Caitlin Clark was immediately drawn into the picture the moment the Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson as the 10th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. While there was a lot of excitement surrounding the arrival of the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year, fans also immediately looked back ...
The Huskies star will return for his sophomore season.
The UConn Huskies caught a double win on Saturday, as head coach Dan Hurley’s roster gained both continuity and fresh talent through a core return and a transfer addition for the 2026-27 season. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins will return to Storrs for his sophomore season after withdrawing from consideration for the NBA Draft, his father […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley scores major coup with Braylon Mullins, Duke transfer double whammy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Illinois basketball program has been pursuing one of the top transfer guards in the portal this offseason. John Blackwell, formerly of Wisconsin, has been a top target for Brad Underwood’s program. A new report is throwing cold water on the idea that Blackwell will go to the Illini. “The Illini have invested heavy dollars […] The post Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn is considered the favorite to secure former five-star recruit Nik Khamenia from Duke after eliminating the Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament.
Andrej Stojakovic is not going anywhere! One of the best players in the country will remain with the Illini for his final season in college, On3 reports. Stojakovic was a big part of the team’s success as Illinois had one of the best offenses in the country, leading them to a Final Four appearance. Stojakovic […] The post Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois after Final 4 run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indiana Fever's draft choice has come under scrutiny after they decided to pick Raven Johnson at the 10th spot in the first round.
