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Arizona vs. Arkansas prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

The first one-seed will take the court in the March Madness Sweet Sixteen when Arizona (34-2) faces Arkansas (28-8) in San Jose on Thursday night. Arizona enters the regional semifinal after dominating Long Island in the first round and topping Utah State in the Round of 32. Since losing two consecutive games in early February, […] The post Arizona vs. Arkansas prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball

St. John’s is preparing for their Sweet 16 matchup on Friday night. It was their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999, and they are looking to make their first run to the Final Four since 1985. As they prepare for their game, head coach Rick Pitino is giving a controversial take about the […] The post Here’s what St. John’s coach Rick Pitino thinks is ‘great’ about modern NCAA basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino drops ‘amazing schedule’ admission before St. John’s-Duke March Madness clash

The St. John’s basketball program is currently gearing up for their upcoming Sweet 16 game against the Duke Blue Devils. St. John’s got to this point thanks to a buzzer-beating win over Kansas in the Round of 32 over the weekend, which personified the “Survive and Advance” mantra of March Madness. Recently, St. John’s head […] The post Rick Pitino drops ‘amazing schedule’ admission before St. John’s-Duke March Madness clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analyst drops ‘hottest’ and ‘best’ comparison for Darius Acuff Jr., Cameron Boozer

With Cameron Boozer leading the Duke basketball team in the March Madness tournament, he has been considered a top player in the nation, though an ascending talent has been Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas Razorbacks. While Boozer looks to hear his name called on NBA Draft night, Acuff might as well, but this analyst […] The post Analyst drops ‘hottest’ and ‘best’ comparison for Darius Acuff Jr., Cameron Boozer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 of the NCAA March Madness tournament is here and the real fun will begin when top seeds begin facing off when it matters most. Heading to the South Region, the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini will take on the No. 2 Houston Cougars in what should be one of the round’s better matchups. Check our March […] The post Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Shares NIL Update Before Nebraska Game

The No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes have been one of the biggest surprises in the NCAA Tournament. Following wins over the No. 8 Clemson Tigers and No. 1 Florida Gators, they play the No. 4 Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Sweet 16 matchup. The Hawkeyes are seeking their first Elite 8 appearance since the ...

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The 4 NBA Draft prospects making the most March Madness noise before Sweet 16

No matter who ends up winning it all and is in the final shot of One Shining Moment, raising the NCAA Championship trophy into the air, March Madness is always a terrific time for NBA Draft prospects to begin making a name for themselves before the full-blown pre-draft cycle begins. Performing well and shining in […] The post The 4 NBA Draft prospects making the most March Madness noise before Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How March Madness seeding mishap led Jerrod Calhoun to leave Utah State for Cincinnati

New Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun knows that mid-majors are becoming even more of an obscurity in the college basketball landscape, which had a lot to do with his leaving a successful Utah State program. Despite believing in the Aggies’ future, Calhoun admitted that his recent March Madness seeding played a big role in his […] The post How March Madness seeding mishap led Jerrod Calhoun to leave Utah State for Cincinnati appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Nebraska

As the Sweet 16 gets underway with its first round of game play, the Iowa basketball program will matchup against Nebraska. For the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, their men’s basketball team is currently experiencing a relatively stable injury outlook – though that doesn’t mean there isn’t anticipated impact. Here’s everything to know about the […] The post Iowa Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Nebraska appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nebraska Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Iowa

As the No. 4 seed Nebraska basketball team prepares for their historic Sweet 16 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament, injury status has become a quieter – albeit still important – subplot for the Cornhuskers. Unlike some other teams still battling significant absences deep into March Madness, Nebraska enters […] The post Nebraska Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Iowa appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach

After an early exit in March Madness, North Carolina decided to fire Hubert Davis. This led to speculation about who would replace him at North Carolina. Now, Stephen A. Smith is making clear who he wants to see at North Carolina as the new head coach, speaking about the job on First Take. “You hire Kenny Smith. […] The post Stephen A. Smith endorses Kenny Smith as North Carolina’s next coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Arkansas

As the No. 1 seed Arizona basketball team prepares for their Sweet 16 showdown against the Arizona Razorbacks, the Wildcats are facing a shift of focus onto the health and availability of their players. So far in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament, the Arizona basketball program has fared better that fellow competitors such as […] The post Arizona Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Arkansas appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Iowa State AD assures TJ Otzelberger is staying put amid North Carolina rumors

After an early exit in March Madness, North Carolina decided to fire Hubert Davis. This led to speculation about who would replace him at North Carolina, and Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger was one of the names commonly mentioned. As Otzelberger is preparing his team for a Sweet 16 clash against Tennessee, the Iowa State AD, […] The post Iowa State AD assures TJ Otzelberger is staying put amid North Carolina rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd Has an Answer for UNC Vacancy Questions

Speculation tends to swirl quickly when one of college basketball’s most iconic programs suddenly needs a new coach. That has been the case since the University of North Carolina decided to part ways with Hubert Davis. Now, another veteran coach is facing growing speculation about potentially ...

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March Madness Sweet 16: Thursday’s Schedule, Live Stream and Biggest Storylines

The 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 begins Thursday. Here’s the March Madness TV schedule and how to watch the games live. The post March Madness Sweet 16: Thursday’s Schedule, Live Stream and Biggest Storylines appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Purdue Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Texas

Heading into today’s Sweet 16 matchup with Texas, the Purdue basketball team is facing an injury situation that is relatively stable compared to many teams still in the 2026 March Madness competition. However, there is still one key storyline that could influence how the Boilermakers perform. Here’s everything to know about the health of guard […] The post Purdue Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Texas appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Texas Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Purdue

As the Sweet 16 matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Purdue Boilermakers takes to the arena during the 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 round of men’s basketball, there are some critical injuries to consider on both sides of the court. For the Texas basketball program, their backcourt is in question – while their front […] The post Texas Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Purdue appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Purdue vs. Texas radio coverage: Station, channel, streaming to listen live to March Madness Sweet 16 broadcast – sportingnews.com

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Partial TV and streaming viewing picks for March 26, 2026: How to watch NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football Round 3 Collingwood Magpies vs. Greater Western Sydney Giants — Fox Soccer Plus, 4:26 a.m. (Friday) College Baseball Miami (FL) at Clemson — ACC Network, 7 p.m. Oklahoma at Texas — SEC Network, 8 p.m. College Basketball Men’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals West Region, SAP Center, San Read more... The post Partial TV and streaming viewing picks for March 26, 2026: How to watch NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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AA Podcast: Bill Raftery on March Madness, onions, not slowing down, and more

On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews college basketball broadcasting legend Bill Raftery. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including working March Madness, why Bill was unable to trademark “onions,” Bill still loving his job and not slowing down at 82 (or is he 82), and more. Read more... The post AA Podcast: Bill Raftery on March Madness, onions, not slowing down, and more appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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