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Gerry McNamara’s 1 request to Siena after accepting Syracuse job

Syracuse basketball lured back renown alumnus Gerry McNamara to resurrect the program. The former Orange player already vows to change Syracuse’s current NCAA Tournament slump. He’s leaving March Madness team Siena by heading back to his alma mater. But he sent one request to the school he’s leaving behind. What is that single request? He […] The post Gerry McNamara’s 1 request to Siena after accepting Syracuse job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Knicks Make Big Announcement After Sixers Loss vs Heat

The New York Knicks didn’t play on Monday night, but they surely had a reason to celebrate. As the March 30 slate approached, it was revealed that the Knicks needed one thing to happen on Monday in order to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially. A Philadelphia 76ers loss against the Miami […] The post New York Knicks Make Big Announcement After Sixers Loss vs Heat appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Resurfaced Duke post aged like milk after loss to UConn

One of Duke’s social media posts before March Madness is beginning to resurface after Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to UConn. Earlier this month, Duke’s social media pages shared a clip from one of the Blue Devils’ film sessions. Head coach Jon Scheyer was going over a last-second play made by Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones during … The post Resurfaced Duke post aged like milk after loss to UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Biggest matchup UConn must exploit to take down Illinois in Final Four

Braylon Mullins and his place in NCAA Tournament history sparked Monday conversations involving UConn basketball. That epic 3-point basket with 0.3 left capped the epic comeback over Duke. UConn returns to the Final Four stage thanks to Mullins’ heroics, but face a red-hot Illinois team next. The Illini have rebuilt their proud program thanks to […] The post Biggest matchup UConn must exploit to take down Illinois in Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA HC Mick Cronin Gives His Verdict on Final Four; Doubts Dan Hurley’s UConn for NCAA Tournament Favorite Spot

The Final Four is set: Arizona plays Michigan while UConn faces Illinois. All four teams have shown that they can go all the way. There was one team that faced all four of these teams. Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins faced Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, and UConn. He was victorious against Illinois but lost to the other three. […]

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Seth Greenberg: Referee Roger Ayers says ‘nothing happened’ with Dan Hurley after go-ahead shot

The Connecticut Huskies stunned the Duke Blue Devils with a 73-72 victory in the Elite Eight that featured an incredible last-second three-point shot from Braylon Mullins. What most college basketball fans didn’t notice in the moment was something that has since gone viral. UConn head coach Dan Hurley appeared to bump heads with referee Roger…

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Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four

Illinois basketball stormed through 2026 March Madness in surprise fashion. The Illini now has their fans envisioning a national title run on Saturday against UConn in the Final Four. Brad Underwood officially joins Bruce Weber as Illini coaches who guided a regional title run in the 2000s decade. Illinois had to overcome losing its top […] The post Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gerry McNamara has perfect answer for Syracuse’s March Madness slump

Syracuse basketball dipped to the past in landing Gerry McNamara for its head coach opening. McNamara played on Orange teams led by Jim Boeheim and became used to March Madness runs. McNamara enters a much different Orange program, however. This one hasn’t seen the NCAA Tournament since 2020-21. A graduating senior asked about the tourney […] The post Gerry McNamara has perfect answer for Syracuse’s March Madness slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Epic UConn-Braylon Mullins shot clinches March Madness history for East Region

Riveting underdog stories transformed the NCAA Tournament from a sporting competition to the cultural phenomenon known as March Madness. The absence of “Cinderellas” has caused many Americans to lose interest, but diehard college basketball fans were treated to big-brand, high-quality hoops in the East Region. Braylon Mullins’ jaw-dropping 3-pointer versus Duke in the Elite Eight […] The post Epic UConn-Braylon Mullins shot clinches March Madness history for East Region appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley slams Donald Trump for immigration policy amid NCAA Tournament

Charles Barkley is condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration policies amid the upcoming NCAA Championship. During the CBS Sports halftime broadcast of March Madness, the NBA legend spoke alongside former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, Clark Kellogg, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and host Nate Burleson, where he shared his opinion about Trump’s stance on immigration in the […] The post Charles Barkley slams Donald Trump for immigration policy amid NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It’s time to ask questions about Jon Scheyer after Duke’s 2nd-straight March Madness meltdown

Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball trended throughout Sunday with their dominating first half. Then they were trending online after 5 p.m. PT, but not in a good way after this March Madness showdown. UConn took advantage of Duke’s second half collapse and turned Braylon Mullins into the hero. Which in turn left Scheyer vilified by […] The post It’s time to ask questions about Jon Scheyer after Duke’s 2nd-straight March Madness meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Where Braylon Mullins’ game-winner ranks among all-time March Madness shots since 2000

Every March, someone delivered an iconic moment that will live on in March Madness history forever. While there have been a few candidates this year, UConn’s Braylon Mullins thrust himself to the top of the list on Sunday with a game-winner from the logo to beat Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight and send UConn […] The post Where Braylon Mullins’ game-winner ranks among all-time March Madness shots since 2000 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: How Agot Makeer has found her role amid South Carolina freshman season

South Carolina has been one the nation’s elite college basketball programs over the past decade. The Gamecocks are looking for their sixth Final Four appearance in as many seasons, behind a veteran core that includes senior guards Raven Johnson and Ta’Niya Latson and junior guard Tessa Johnson. But in order for South Carolina to find […] The post Exclusive: How Agot Makeer has found her role amid South Carolina freshman season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona State’s Randy Bennett dealing with health situation

New Arizona State basketball head coach Randy Bennett is off to a rocky start in Tempe. The former Saint Mary’s head coach is dealing with a health scare one week after replacing Bobby Hurley. It’s not known what health ailment the incoming Sun Devils head coach has. But he posted a lengthy update about his […] The post Arizona State’s Randy Bennett dealing with health situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Norfolk State basketball lands highest ranked recruit in school history

Norfolk State, under the leadership of Robert Jones, has emerged as one of the best FCS programs in the country. Now, they’re making a huge recruiting splash that could shake up the MEAC race next season. Putnam Science Academy guard Jordan Skyers, a four-star prospect, has announced his commitment to the Spartans. He is the […] The post Norfolk State basketball lands highest ranked recruit in school history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Raftery Had A Hilariously Stunned Reaction To UConn’s Game-Winning Shot: ‘We Almost Lost Bill Raftery!’

Beloved college basketball announcer and formed head coach Bill Raftery has seen everything in 30-plus years of March Madness. Sunday night’s incredible finish between the Duke Blue Devils and UConn Huskies, however, nearly finished him. A video of Blll Raftery’s reaction to UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hitting a 40-foot 3-point with just 0.4 seconds remaining […] The post Bill Raftery Had A Hilariously Stunned Reaction To UConn’s Game-Winning Shot: ‘We Almost Lost Bill Raftery!’ appeared first on BroBible.

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Grant Hill on wild Duke-UConn finish: ‘I’m still stunned’

Grant Hill is still processing what he witnessed courtside in Washington, D.C. last night. With 10 seconds left and his alma mater, the Duke Blue Devils, up two points with the ball against the UConn Huskies, Duke was one possession of Keep Away away from a Final Four berth. Alas, Duke guard Cayden Boozer made…

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