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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
And then there were only 16. Here's a look at the Sweet 16 viewing guide this weekend to help fans catch their favorite teams.
Our best for Iowa vs. Nebraska as the two teams meet for the third time this season.
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.
The last Cinderella left in the Dance, No. 11 Texas, faces No. 2 Purdue to kickstart Sweet 16 action in March Madness 2026
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.
This year’s March Madness tournament has been a huge ratings draw through the first week, and an HBCU was a part of one of the higher-watched matchups. Howard University’s first-round matchup against Michigan drew a sizable audience, as the matchup averaged 4.52 million views per a report by Sports Media Watch. Although Michigan ultimately won […] The post Howard University’s March Madness game vs. Michigan gains huge viewership appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The East Region will see yet another clash in the Sweet 16 as two March Madness blue blood programs meet for a berth to the Elite 8. Tom Izzo and the No. 3 Michigan State Spartans will take on Dan Hurley and the No. 2 UConn Huskies for a Sweet 16 tilt from Capital One […] The post UConn vs. Michigan State bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Illinois Fighting Illini prepare for their highly anticipated primetime matchup against the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, there are some key injuries and player questions on the table. While the Illinois basketball team enters the game with momentum after a dominant Round of 32 performance, […] The post Illinois Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Houston appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Track the latest Sweet 16 injury updates on Joshua Jefferson, Caleb Foster, and Jordan Pope as teams prepare for the weekend.
How much of those Cinderella runs and buzzer beaters do you actually remember? Test your March Madness IQ.
We've survived the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament, and we're on to the Sweet Sixteen. All of these teams are really good, but which teams are looking at a very clear disadvantage and weakness?
Every college basketball player dreams of getting the chance to play in the NCAA Tournament, and while most guys will never check that box, there are plenty of others who not only managed to do so but got a taste of March Madness multiple times—including the ones who racked up more points in the tourney […] The post The 10 Players Who Scored The Most Overall Points The NCAA Tournament During Their College Career appeared first on BroBible.
The Big Ten conference is dominating the 2026 NCAA Tournament, sending a record-breaking six teams to the Sweet 16, including Nebraska, Iowa, and Michigan.
The second week of March Madness is here, and there are all sorts of loaded matchups to watch for. The region with the best matchups seems to be the East Region, with Duke playing St. John’s to start and Michigan State playing UConn to close out the doubleheader. The ticket prices are skyrocketing, and it […] The post Dan Hurley, Rick Pitino, Jon Scheyer, Tom Izzo make never-before-seen history in East region appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The No. 2 seed University of Houston basketball program is preparing for a showdown game against the No. 3 seed Illinois team. So far in the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament, health of the Houston Cougars has not been a dominant headline for the team – and that’s definitely a good thing! Unlike several other […] The post Houston Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Illinois appeared first on Heavy Sports.
After Iowa upset No. 1 Florida, could the Hawkeyes takedown another higher-seeded team in Nebraska?
Nate Oats has been building a great program as head coach of Alabama Basketball, turning the Crimson Tide into a perennial contender every season. Alabama had another great regular season and now has the opportunity to take down the No.1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16, which has furthered Oats’ desire to stay with the […] The post Nate Oats makes commitment to Alabama basketball extremely clear appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NCAA Tournament is a cash cow for major college basketball conferences. The top five leagues are already raking in millions thanks to the on-court performance of their members. The total payout for March Madness competition was around $270 million last year. This year’s event is likely to have a similar structure though official numbers […] The post Which Of The 5 Major Basketball Conferences Has Made The Most Money During March Madness? appeared first on BroBible.
