The reasons to believe St. John’s women can return to March Madness
St. John’s women’s basketball coach Joe Tartamella, entering his 15th season at the helm, knows better than to put much weight on preseason predictions.
March Madness
Braylon Mullins Issues Request Before 2nd UConn Season
Guard Braylon Mullins makes a request ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season.
2026-27 NCAA championship prediction, odds, pick: Duke, Florida open as March Madness co-favorites
College hoops season is almost here and three championship contenders stand out in a competitive field.
Charles Barkley Emotional Reaction Says It All About Ernie Johnson’s Exit
The Charles Barkley emotional reaction to Ernie Johnson’s departure from ‘Inside the NBA‘ showed just how much the longtime host means to his colleagues. Barkley struggled to hold back tears during Wednesday’s broadcast after Johnson confirmed that the 2026-27 season would be his last as host, turning a major broadcasting announcement into a deeply personal […] The post Charles Barkley Emotional Reaction Says It All About Ernie Johnson’s Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
Ernie Johnson announces final Inside the NBA retirement decision as he deals with medical issues
ERNIE Johnson has made a major Inside the NBA retirement decision. The 70-year-old sportscaster has shared the retirement update as he continues to deal with medical issues. Johnson has revealed…
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his final season hosting ‘Inside the NBA’
Ernie Johnson’s 37th season hosting Inside the NBA will be his last. Johnson delivered the news in a roughly two-and-a-half-minute video message on Wednesday. In it, he said people have been asking more and more how long he plans to keep hosting the show, especially since he turned 70 this summer. “This will be my…
Ernie Johnson makes a stunning announcement about his future
Ernie Johnson has been the host of Inside the NBA for a long time, but it turns out this will be his final season. On Wednesday, Johnson announced on social media that he is retiring after the 2026-27 NBA season. “This will be my last season. Totally my decision. It’s just time,” Johnson said. “So … The post Ernie Johnson makes a stunning announcement about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ernie Johnson planning to leave Inside the NBA after this season
After his fellow Inside the NBA star Charles Barkley indicated that they were both done after the 2026-27 season, longtime host Ernie Johnson confirmed that he’s leaving the iconic show. He made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Johnson emphasized that he’s been hosting the show “for a long time,” but […] The post Ernie Johnson planning to leave Inside the NBA after this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Auburn Fires GM Brian Kloman for Major Recruiting Disaster
Just before the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season, Auburn has made a major front office move. General manager Brian Kloman has been fired, due in part to a recruiting issue involving international prospect Mantas Rubstavicius. The post Auburn Fires GM Brian Kloman for Major Recruiting Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.
“This Team Is Gonna Be Ridiculous Come March”: Duke Fans Hype Up Jon Scheyer’s Win over Bill Self’s Kansas
Duke finished a commanding 3-0 in its preseason games, toppling Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas. Jon Scheyer’s team was comfortable winners in the first two games but had to fight for a victory against Bill Self’s Kansas. In Duke’s 90-84 win over Kansas on Saturday, Jayhawks guard Tyran Stokes proved why he is the No. 1 […]
Stanford Women’s Basketball Coach Blasts ‘Toxic’ Program Allegations, Calls Report ‘Clickbait’
Stanford women’s basketball coach Kate Paye is pushing back against allegations of running a toxic program, dismissing the claims and calling the report that made the claims “clickbait.” The Stanford Cardinal women’s basketball program is one of the most storied in history. It has won national championships in 1990, 1992 and 2021, and was runner-up […] The post Stanford Women’s Basketball Coach Blasts ‘Toxic’ Program Allegations, Calls Report ‘Clickbait’ appeared first on BroBible.
“More of a Financial Decision”: Rick Pitino Makes Brutally Honest Admission for March Madness Hero’s Departure from St. John’s
St. John's Red Storm coach Rick Pitino has given his initial thoughts on the sudden departure of senior guard Dylan Darling.
UCLA basketball’s Donovan Dent sounds off on shocking retirement decision
The last year or so has been a rollercoaster ride for Donovan Dent. The former New Mexico Lobos basketball star was named the Mountain West Player of the Year in 2025 after he averaged 20.4 points per game as a junior. He then transferred to UCLA, where it was assumed he’d establish himself as one […] The post UCLA basketball’s Donovan Dent sounds off on shocking retirement decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UCLA’s Donovan Dent retires from basketball
UCLA basketball witnessed Donovan Dent fight off injuries before embarking on his pro career. But that chapter became truncated as of Sunday. Dent’s 2026 March Madness run with the Bruins now becomes his final roundball appearance in officially retiring. Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal confirmed the sudden change of heart from Dent Sunday. “I’m […] The post UCLA’s Donovan Dent retires from basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale Shares Positive Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale is making progress from his battle against lung cancer, which is his fifth against the deadly disease since 2021.
Florida’s Thomas Haugh Sends Clear Message After NBA Decision
Thomas Haugh was a key member of Florida's 2024-25 national championship team as a sophomore, serving as the team's sixth man. Haugh's role increased during the 2025-26 season, as he served as Florida's leading scorer at 17.1 points per game. The New Oxford High School graduate has a diverse game, ...
BYU Basketball Recruiting: French Prospect On Kevin Young’s Radar As Cougars Rebuild After AJ Dybantsa Loss
After a relatively successful regular season performance, the BYU Cougars were knocked out of the first round of the 2026 March Madness following a 79-71 loss to the Texas Longhorns, ending their D1 run prematurely. This March Madness setback combined with the fact that BYU’s star forward AJ Dybantsa is all touted to be a […]
USC and Notre Dame Rivalry Discussions Heat Up After Colin Cowherd’s Bold Comments
USC–Notre Dame discussions heat up after Colin Cowherd’s comments, fueling debate on rivalry leverage and shifting college football schedules.
ClutchPoints’ way-too-early college basketball top 25 rankings
It’s been just over a month since Michigan completed its dominant March Madness run, capping it off with a victory in the national championship game against UConn. Since then, there has been plenty of roster movement, both in the transfer portal and on the NBA Draft front. And it’s never too early to look head […] The post ClutchPoints’ way-too-early college basketball top 25 rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Gary Parrish calls some media reaction to NCAA Tournament expansion ‘hyperbolic’
It’s difficult to reach a consensus on anything in America. However, almost everyone reacted with dismay to the news that the NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams in 2027. One of the most popular sporting events will be altered in a way that the majority of fans and the media vehemently oppose. Change is…
College Basketball Fans Revolt After NCAA Expands March Madness Tournament To 76 Teams
Not a popular decision by the NCAA in the eyes of college basketball purists. Surprise, surprise… the NCAA decided to roll with something that absolutely no one wanted. If you consider yourself a fan of college basketball, and look forward to March Madness every year, it’s all going to look a lot different in 2027. That’s because the NCAA may have just single handedly killed the “Cinderella Run” by expanding the field from 68 teams to 76. That might not […] The post College Basketball Fans Revolt After NCAA Expands March Madness Tournament To 76 Teams first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
NCAA Tournament expansion gets another major update
The 68-team NCAA Tournament field has now come to an end. Talks of a new 76-team format have circulated, and on Thursday, those conversations took another step closer to becoming a reality. The NCAA men’s and women’s selection committees approved the decision. The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball selection committees have approved the expansion of … The post NCAA Tournament expansion gets another major update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jon Rothstein sounds off on NCAA Tournament expansion
Few, if any, people on the planet love college basketball more than Jon Rothstein. So, it’s not a great sign for the sport when even he hates the reports that the NCAA is in the “final steps” of expanding the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams. Rothstein voiced his concerns about expanding the NCAA Tournament during…
HBCU willing to pay money for D1 basketball games
Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones is on his way to scheduling D1 opponents for the team’s non-conference schedule next season. Norfolk State is regarded as one of the best HBCU basketball programs in the nation and often fares well in out-of-conference competition. Because of this, the better teams in HBCU basketball often find it […] The post HBCU willing to pay money for D1 basketball games appeared first on ClutchPoints.