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Duke basketball’s Jon Scheyer defends timeout decision during shocking collapse vs. UConn

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer left the season with a timeout in his pocket, and that might sting for a while. After Silas Demary Jr. split his pair of free throws to pull UConn within two with 10 seconds to go, the Blue Devils had to either dribble the clock out or make two free […] The post Duke basketball’s Jon Scheyer defends timeout decision during shocking collapse vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duke basketball radio call of UConn’s game-winning play will have haters grinning ear-to-ear

It appeared as if it would be, but Sunday was, in fact, not Duke basketball’s night. For a second consecutive year, the Blue Devils suffered a stunningly heartbreaking defeat to finish their once-promising season. On Sunday, UConn’s Braylon Mullins was the one to plunge the proverbial dagger in Duke’s heart when he nailed a 35-foot […] The post Duke basketball radio call of UConn’s game-winning play will have haters grinning ear-to-ear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino Reveals His Feelings After UConn’s Dramatic Elite Eight Win 

There’s a reason why college basketball is adored by so many fans. The Cinderella stories, the emergence of new heroes, and, of course, the buzzer-beaters all make the sport special. What happened during UConn’s game against Duke is yet another example of why fans love the game. Despite his rivalry ...

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Even Dan Hurley couldn’t believe how bad UConn’s 3-point shooting was to start Duke game

UConn basketball showed what March Madness is all about in their Elite Eight matchup against Duke. With only a few seconds left and down two points, they were able to force a turnover, and in chaotic fashion, Braylon Mullins hit a deep three-pointer to give them the lead with .3 seconds remaining on the clock. […] The post Even Dan Hurley couldn’t believe how bad UConn’s 3-point shooting was to start Duke game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cayden Boozer’s Move After Duke’s Loss Shows Grace

Buzzer-beaters always bring a series of emotions during March Madness. For some, they bring joy, while for others, they result in heartbreak. Duke’s Cayden Boozer experienced that same pain, not only because of how the Elite Eight game ended, but also because of what it might mean for his time ...

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Jon Rothstein’s perfect reaction to Braylon Mullins shot in March Madness

It was an all-time classic finish between UConn and Duke in the Elite Eight as UConn made an improbable comeback, hitting a three-pointer with under a second left to move on to the Final Four. The finish has people buzzing, including the likes of St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino. During the game, college basketball […] The post Jon Rothstein’s perfect reaction to Braylon Mullins shot in March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey drops ‘highest potential’ admission after Elite Eight loss

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team dropped a tough game to UConn in the Elite Eight, of the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame battled hard but faded late as the Huskies reached yet another Final Four. Following the game, Notre Dame’s head coach Niele Ivey praised her team. “You want to see your team reach the […] The post Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey drops ‘highest potential’ admission after Elite Eight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duke basketball’s Jon Scheyer left literally speechless after UConn collapse

Duke basketball came into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and one of the favorites to win the national championship. However, like last year, its run at another banner ended in shocking heartbreak. On Sunday, that defeat came in the form of a blown 19-point lead in the Elite Eight against UConn, […] The post Duke basketball’s Jon Scheyer left literally speechless after UConn collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Cover your ears’ – March Madness clash plunged into chaos as technical malfunction in arena causes long delay

MARCH MADNESS was plunged into chaos during Saturday night’s showdown between Iowa and Illinois. The iconic NCAA tournament is almost at its pinnacle after a stunning Elite Eight round that…

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UConn’s Alex Karaban turns heads with his post after another Final Four berth

Alex Karaban is going back to a familiar territory in the NCAA Tournament.  For the third time in four seasons, Karaban and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are headed to the Final Four after a miraculous 73-72 come-from-behind win over the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils on Sunday at Capital One Arena in … The post UConn’s Alex Karaban turns heads with his post after another Final Four berth appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Utah State basketball names Northern Iowa veteran new head coach

The Utah State basketball program has its new head coach. Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson is taking the job, per ESPN. The two sides are finalizing a five-year deal on Monday. Jacobson has coached Northern Iowa for 20 years. He took the team to a Sweet 16, and made several NCAA tournament appearances during his […] The post Utah State basketball names Northern Iowa veteran new head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grade the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament announcers

Many shining moments later, the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament is almost over. Only four teams remain, which means only one broadcasting crew is still on the call. However, college basketball fans got to experience the calls and analysis from several different announcers, commentators, and reporters throughout March Madness. And now, we want to know how Read more... The post Grade the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament announcers appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Tennessee Volunteers most to blame for Elite Eight loss to Michigan

There is no sugarcoating what happened at the United Center in Chicago on March 29. The Tennessee Volunteers, a No. 6 seed that had clawed, defended, and rebounded their way through the Midwest Region, walked into an Elite Eight matchup with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines and got absolutely demolished, 95-62. The margin was 33 […] The post Tennessee Volunteers most to blame for Elite Eight loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Who Wins March Madness?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] We’re down to the Final Four in the men’s NCAA Tournament. Two No. 1 seeds — Michigan and Arizona ...

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NBA icon Charles Barkley stuns March Madness viewers after launching into wild immigration rant live on CBS: 'Travesty and a disgrace'

Barkley seized upon analysis about UConn star Alex Karaban - whose parents are immigrants from Belarus and Ukraine - and used it as an opportunity to discuss immigration in America.

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You cannot make up what Duke basketball star Isaiah Evans’ Instagram handle is

Sometimes, things are meant to be. And for whatever reason, UConn basketball’s Braylon Mullins’ game-winning, logo 3-pointer was meant to happen. But that came at an unfortunate price to the Duke basketball program and, more specifically, Isaiah Evans. While Evans may not have been able to do anything at all about Mullins’ Elite Eight heroics […] The post You cannot make up what Duke basketball star Isaiah Evans’ Instagram handle is appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duke’s Cayden Boozer breaks silence on brutal blunder vs. UConn

The Final Four is set, and Duke’s March Madness run is over. Duke lost to UConn in stunning fashion on Sunday night in the Elite Eight to end their season. They seemed to have the win secured, but a blunder by freshman Cayden Boozer gave UConn a chance to win the game, and they did […] The post Duke’s Cayden Boozer breaks silence on brutal blunder vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic ‘disappointed’ by suspension

The torrid stretch of play Luka Doncic has been on during March will cool down, at least for one night, when the Lakers host the Wizards on Monday. With the NBA not rescinding Doncic’s technical foul from Friday’s win over the Nets, which was his 16th tech of the season, the Lakers star guard will...

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