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Dick Vitale got duped by an absurd fake post about a March Madness hero

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The mean streets of social media can be tough to navigate. Sorting what’s real and what’s fake, especially on X, is tricky business, as even college basketball sage Dick Vitale fell for a satirical fake post on Sunday. Vitale’s attention was completely captured by a satirical X account that posted false news about UConn Huskies … The post Dick Vitale got duped by an absurd fake post about a March Madness hero appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 transfer portal target Kansas basketball must sign to replace Darryn Peterson

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Kansas basketball looks ready to produce its 38th first rounder ever. That also means the Jayhawks must replace Darryn Peterson. The star Kansas freshman saw heartbreak already after the epic St. John’s buzzer beater ended his and KU’s season. Peterson’s likely replacement isn’t via the College Basketball Recruiting trail. Even with four-star shooting guard Luke […] The post 1 transfer portal target Kansas basketball must sign to replace Darryn Peterson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston adds guard who averaged 15.3 PPG in transfer portal

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Houston basketball took the first major step in addressing its disastrous Sweet 16 loss to Illinois Saturday. Plus also likely found the replacement for Kingston Flemings via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Highly-coveted transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. is heading to the Cougars. The now former UNLV and LSU star point guard shut down his portal […] The post Houston adds guard who averaged 15.3 PPG in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March Madness winners and losers: 8 NBA Draft prospects who gave a major boost to their stock in the NCAA tournament

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MARCH MADNESS has come to an end, with the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines finishing their dominating run with a win over the UConn Huskies to win the title. So,…

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Clippers predicted to land 6'6" 17.9 PPG March Madness hero in 2026 NBA Mock Draft, create star backcourt with Darius Garland – sportingnews.com

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Clippers predicted to land 6'6" 17.9 PPG March Madness hero in 2026 NBA Mock Draft, create star backcourt with Darius Garland  sportingnews.com

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LOOK: Dawn Staley Sends Heartfelt Message As 6’4 Standout’s College Career Ends With March Madness Disappointment

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South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley bid an emotional farewell to 6'4 forward as her college career came to an end.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to viral Stephon Castle-Cam Spencer video

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Understandably, UConn head coach Dan Hurley is still coming to grips with the Huskies losing the national championship to Michigan. Their 69-63 loss was an emotional roller coaster from start to finish. However, he is weighing on other matters. For instance, Hurley is commenting on the recent scuffle between his former players Stephon Castle (San […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to viral Stephon Castle-Cam Spencer video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel recalls moment he found out Duke choked vs. UConn

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In a now-famous video, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks abruptly stopped his live interview during the 2025 NBA Draft to cheer for Kon Knueppel when the Charlotte Hornets selected him as the No. 4 pick. Flagg was overjoyed for Knueppel, his teammate and roommate at Duke, where they made waves as a lethal one-two […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel recalls moment he found out Duke choked vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kentucky, Louisville, BYU in the mix for Rob Wright

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The 2026 NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal features Rob Wright as one of the more intriguing options. Wright delivered 18.1 points per game with BYU basketball this past season. The Cougars lost him to the portal Wednesday and since has Louisville plus Kentucky reportedly interested. Yet BYU still holds a chance to lure him back, […] The post Kentucky, Louisville, BYU in the mix for Rob Wright appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elliot Cadeau returning to Michigan after epic March Madness run

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Michigan basketball will likely lose at least two core members of their national championship squad, but head coach Dusty May will at least have stability in the backcourt. Elliot Cadeau has agreed to remain on the Wolverines for his senior season, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The 6-foot-1 point guard posted 19 points (matched a […] The post Elliot Cadeau returning to Michigan after epic March Madness run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Award-winning forward returning to Nebraska for 2026-27 season

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Nebraska basketball delivered a season to remember for fans through its Sweet 16 run. Now they received huge news Thursday amid College Basketball Transfer Portal season. Nebraska’s top reserve Braden Frager is returning. The forward helped reveal his intentions to return to Lincoln, meaning Nebraska gets the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year back. […] The post Award-winning forward returning to Nebraska for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan gets huge transfer portal news days after winning national title

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Dusty May and the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines just defeated the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies 69-63 in the NCAA Tournament title game on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Right after the game ended, the transfer portal opened, so players and coaches alike were busy working. On Thursday, not even five … The post Michigan gets huge transfer portal news days after winning national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why Darius Acuff Jr. is a top 5 pick in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft

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Recently, the Arkansas basketball program saw its 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough loss at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Still, it was another solid season for the Razorbacks, thanks in large part to the play of freshman Darius Acuff Jr., who is […] The post Why Darius Acuff Jr. is a top 5 pick in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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National Championship game hits 7-year viewership high and record for TNT Sports

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March Madness capped off 2026 with a multiyear viewership record. Monday’s National Championship game between the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines averaged 18.3 million viewers across TNT, TBS, and truTV, marking the most-watched title game since Virginia’s win over Texas Tech in 2019 (19.63 million viewers on CBS). Viewership for the game ticked up 1%…

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Tennessee State’s Nolan Smith earns extension after March Madness birth

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After leading the Tigers to a March Madness birth in his first season, Tennessee State has given Nolan Smith a contract extension, per a statement by the institution on Wednesday. The extension keeps him with the program until 2031 Smith spoke about the extension in a statement, saying, “My staff and I are incredibly blessed […] The post Tennessee State’s Nolan Smith earns extension after March Madness birth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Much-loved CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson sends emotional message over ‘memorable’ month – ‘such a pro’

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CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson has opened up on an emotional March Madness. The 51-year-old was courtside as the Michigan Wolverines claimed a dramatic national title. Michigan defeated the Uconn Huskies…

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2026 NBA pre-lottery mock draft: How March Madness impacts top projected picks

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With March Madness ending and the NBA playoffs inching closer, that can only mean one thing — the NBA Draft process has officially started. Teams around the NBA will begin shifting their focus to this year’s draft class, one that could go down as one of the greatest of all time, which is why there […] The post 2026 NBA pre-lottery mock draft: How March Madness impacts top projected picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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