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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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Illinois Students Banned From Getting Booze Delivered For Final Four Game Afer Champaign Issues Emergency Order

It’s been more than 20 years since Illinois played in a Final Four game, and that drought will come to an end when the Fighting Illini face off against UConn in Indianapolis on Saturday. Plenty of students back in Champaign will be boozing during the game, but they’ll be facing some restrictions after the city […] The post Illinois Students Banned From Getting Booze Delivered For Final Four Game Afer Champaign Issues Emergency Order appeared first on BroBible.

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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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LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James

LeBron James is apparently trying his best to shield his (younger) son from the press. Arizona had an “enforcer” present in the locker room on Thursday who was preventing reporters from speaking to freshman guard Bryce James, Dan Wolken of Yahoo! Sports reported. The Wildcats are currently in the Final Four and will face off … The post LeBron James’ camp is blocking Arizona reporters from talking to Bryce James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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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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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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Texas WBB star Madison Booker delivers confident national championship message

Madison Booker declared a confident message about the Texas Longhorns’ championship hopes ahead of the 2026 Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Booker is going through the third season of her collegiate career with the Longhorns. She has shined as one of the top stars in women’s basketball, bringing the program back to prominence […] The post Texas WBB star Madison Booker delivers confident national championship message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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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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The mistake UCLA’s Cori Close made during failed Final Four trip in 2025

UCLA is seeking vindication in its second straight trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. It seems like deja vu for the top-seeded Bruins, who also dominated last year en route to their first-ever trip to the Final Four. This year, they routed No. 16 California Baptist, No. 8 Oklahoma State, No. […] The post The mistake UCLA’s Cori Close made during failed Final Four trip in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Where Arizona, Michigan can find an edge in Final Four showdown

Just four teams remain on the hunt for a national championship in college basketball this season, and while Illinois and UConn might not be the matchup everyone expected to see in the first national semifinal on Saturday in Indianapolis, the heavyweight battle on the other side half of the bracket has been anticipated for a […] The post Where Arizona, Michigan can find an edge in Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Enforcer’ reportedly blocks reporters from interviewing Bryce James during Arizona media scrum

Bryce James, the youngest son of LeBron James, was not made available for interviews during locker room access ahead of Arizona’s Final Four game against Michigan on Saturday. James is a freshman for the Wildcats who redshirted this season and has not appeared in any games. News of his restricted media availability comes from Yahoo…

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