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Elliot Cadeau returning to Michigan after epic March Madness run

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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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ESPN’s 2026 Women’s Final Four coverage was second-most-watched ever

Women’s college basketball continues to draw big audiences as the sport cements itself as a dependable ratings-getter, even without a household name involved. ESPN announced Tuesday that its coverage of the 2026 Women’s Final Four and National Championship was the second-most-watched since it acquired the rights to the tournament in 1996. Final ’26 #WFinalFour numbers…

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‘Heartland’ by author Keith O’Brien chronicles the Larry Bird origin story

Many books have been written about Larry Bird. The most recent one, by Keith O’Brien, provides new details and additional context about the basketball legend. Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird explores how Bird, who dropped out of Indiana University, ended up at Indiana State, where he led a remarkable…

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2026 WNBA mock draft: How did March Madness impact projected picks?

The 2026 WNBA Draft is shaping up as one of the most intriguing in recent memory, blending proven NCAA stars with high-upside international talent. The NCAA Tournament this year played a pivotal role in separating first-round prospects from the rest of the class, as players who delivered in high-pressure situations saw their stock rise dramatically. […] The post 2026 WNBA mock draft: How did March Madness impact projected picks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paige Bueckers chimes in on ‘unfortunate’ Geno Auriemma Final Four drama

The college basketball world has been commenting nonstop on the heated exchange between UConn’s Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley since the two sides faced off in the Final Four on Friday. Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers was disappointed to see the focus shift away from the women’s March Madness semifinals to […] The post Paige Bueckers chimes in on ‘unfortunate’ Geno Auriemma Final Four drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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