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Trey Kaufman-Renn sends Purdue to Elite Eight with game-winner vs. Texas

Purdue basketball entered the SAP Center in San Jose facing a red-hot Texas squad. The Longhorns briefly tied things up with less than 10 seconds left. But Trey Kaufman-Renn was Johnny on the spot at the right moment in this climactic March Madness clash. The Boilermakers big stood underneath the basket ready to touch the […] The post Trey Kaufman-Renn sends Purdue to Elite Eight with game-winner vs. Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

The East Region will see another clash in the Sweet 16 as two March Madness blue bloods meet for a berth to the Elite 8. The No. 3 Michigan State Spartans take on the No. 2 UConn Huskies from Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Check our March Madness odds series for the UConn-Michigan State […] The post UConn vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan HC Dusty May admits he shares blame for new issues in college sports

Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May had an admission to make about his involvement in the current landscape of college sports. May is going through the eighth season of his head coaching career, his second with the Wolverines. He has quickly gone up the ranks as one of the best coaches in the game, propping […] The post Michigan HC Dusty May admits he shares blame for new issues in college sports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doug Gottlieb criticizes March Madness studio: ‘You can’t do Inside the NBA’

Before becoming the head coach of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix, Doug Gottlieb had quite the media career. Gottlieb’s assignments ran the gamut. He worked as a college basketball studio analyst, a game analyst, and hosted his own nationally syndicated general sports radio show. At one point or another, Gottlieb has worked for Read more... The post Doug Gottlieb criticizes March Madness studio: ‘You can’t do Inside the NBA’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Duke basketball’s Caleb Foster ‘in position’ to make Sweet 16 return vs. St. John’s

With the Duke basketball team dealing with injuries before the Sweet 16 matchup against St. John’s on Friday night, one player who could make their return is Caleb Foster. While the Duke basketball team looks to take down St. John’s in the March Madness tournament, head coach Jon Scheyer would give a positive update regarding […] The post Duke basketball’s Caleb Foster ‘in position’ to make Sweet 16 return vs. St. John’s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of East Regional

UConn basketball will soon engage in a heavyweight March Madness showdown with Michigan State. Two previous national title winners in Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley are going to out-coach one another. Both powers bring a plethora of star power in this Sweet 16 matchup. Hurley handed Izzo his roses before the Friday tilt in the […] The post UConn basketball’s biggest X-factor to make Final Four run out of East Regional appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

Nebraska (28-6) and Iowa (23-12) meet for the third time in the 2025-2026 season in March Madness, setting the table for a high-pressure grudge match. Both teams enter the trilogy off two of the most exciting games of the tournament to date. Nebraska faces its Midwest rival after narrowly escaping with a 74-72 win over […] The post Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duke vs. St. John’s prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

After surviving a late comeback attempt from Kansas with a game-winning layup, St. John’s (30-6) looks to carry its momentum into a matchup with top-seeded Duke (34-2). Already the owner of the potential top March Madness highlight of the year, the Red Storm now look to knock off the No. 1 overall seed. Duke gave […] The post Duke vs. St. John’s prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening

Iowa State basketball can end an 82-year Final Four drought in March Madness. Head coach TJ Otzelberger has his future to address, however. The North Carolina head coaching opening has his name linked to it. Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard believes Otzelberger will stay. But what answer did the HC give amid the Tar Heels’ […] The post Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger latest to answer question about future amid UNC opening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Women’s March Madness Tournament falls just short of viewership history

The first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament have left fans entertained, and the standout matchups have racked up the numbers to prove it. The second round of March Madness has become the second-most watched in the history of the women’s tournament, averaging around one million viewers, according to ESPN. The @MarchMadnessWBB 2nd Round […] The post Women’s March Madness Tournament falls just short of viewership history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee’s Rick Barnes cracks jokes about UNC interest

Tennessee basketball finds itself two victories shy of the program’s first Final Four trip. Rick Barnes has done wonders with the Volunteers over the past 11 seasons. To the point, he could be a contender for the North Carolina opening. Barnes himself addressed the UNC rumors Thursday by cracking a joke shared via Nicole Auerbach […] The post Tennessee’s Rick Barnes cracks jokes about UNC interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sweet 16 Betting Bonanza: Embrace March Madness With These Four Top Picks

Looking for a betting edge in the Sweet 16? We break down a game for each region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including Texas-Purdue, Iowa-Nebraska, Michigan State-UConn, and Tennessee-Iowa State.

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UConn HC Dan Hurley backs St. John’s resume after seeding controversy

The Sweet 16 is upon us, as March Madness is in full swing. Several of the blue bloods in college basketball remain, looking for a chance at a coveted National Championship. Among them are the two best teams from the Big East conference, UConn and St. John’s. On Thursday, UConn head coach Dan Hurley joined […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley backs St. John’s resume after seeding controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patrick Ngongba, Caleb Foster get March Madness injury updates for St. John’s game

Duke basketball heads into its Sweet 16 matchup vs. the St. John’s Red Storm on Friday with significant attention on the health statuses of center Patrick Ngongba and guard Caleb Foster. Injuries remain a major concern as the Blue Devils prepare for Friday night. Sophomore big man Patrick Ngongba has shown encouraging progress after missing five […] The post Patrick Ngongba, Caleb Foster get March Madness injury updates for St. John’s game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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