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Arizona most to blame for Final Four blowout loss to Michigan

Arizona basketball versus Michigan became hailed as the most highly-anticipated matchup in the Final Four. The nation believed Saturday’s March Madness showdown was going to be close. The Wildcats presented their reasons on why they’d exploit the Wolverines. Except Michigan handed ‘Zona its most lopsided loss of the season. The Wolverines smacked the ‘Cats from […] The post Arizona most to blame for Final Four blowout loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dusty May Reveals Reason Behind Attending UConn vs Illinois Final Four Game

During the broadcast of the UConn Huskies-Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Final Four matchup, courtside reporter Tracy Wolfson revealed why Michigan Wolverines coach Dusty May is watching the aforementioned game live in-person.

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Michigan ties NCAA tournament record with dominant win over Arizona

Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines made incredible history in the NCAA Tournament after blowing out Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night. Michigan enjoyed a solid path on their way to the national semifinals of the biggest tournament in college basketball. They took down the likes of Howard, Saint Louis, Alabama, and […] The post Michigan ties NCAA tournament record with dominant win over Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois most to blame for crushing Final Four loss to UConn

Illinois basketball envisioned a return to the National Championship game for the first time since 2005 Saturday. But UConn ended the Illini’s run through March Madness, beating them 71-62 Saturday in the Final Four. The second Big Ten representative along with Michigan in the round of four handed the Huskies scares. Illinois even sliced the […] The post Illinois most to blame for crushing Final Four loss to UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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TBS had a jam-packed Final Four desk for a lengthy, cringey Capital One spot

In between Saturday’s two Final Four games, TBS filled roughly seven minutes of time with a Capital One ad spot that featured Magic Johnson and “Dr. James Naismith” (Will Forte) joining the desk at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. That’s while Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Clark Kellogg, and Bruce Pearl were already at…

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Fans have jokes after Charles Barkley predicts a big Illinois win over UConn

Illinois lost to UConn by double digits back in November, but there was reason to believe that Saturday’s Final Four matchup in Indianapolis would go differently. The offensively-charged Fighting Illini proved they could win ugly if necessary, as they held No. 2-seeded Houston to only 55 points and 34 percent shooting from the floor. The […] The post Fans have jokes after Charles Barkley predicts a big Illinois win over UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan gets concerning injury update on Yaxel Lendeborg in Final Four

Michigan may need to soldier on without Yaxel Lendeborg for the rest of Saturday’s Final Four clash against Arizona. Lendeborg hurt his ankle on a drive midway through the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Wolverines star had an awkward fall as he got fouled while trying to slither past several … The post Michigan gets concerning injury update on Yaxel Lendeborg in Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Solo Ball reveals how UConn shut down Illinois’ offense in Final Four win

Solo Ball and the UConn Huskies are on their way to the national championship game after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Ball is going through the junior year of his collegiate career with the Huskies. He has risen up the ranks to become […] The post Solo Ball reveals how UConn shut down Illinois’ offense in Final Four win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg lands awkwardly on drive to basket vs. Arizona

Michigan basketball entered Lucas Oil Stadium expecting Yaxel Lendeborg to go off. But the Wolverines watched him land awkwardly on a drive to the hoop versus Arizona during the Final Four of March Madness. The forward grabbed his ankle momentarily during this attack to the basket in the first half. Yaxel Lendeborg looks to be […] The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg lands awkwardly on drive to basket vs. Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn’s Dan Hurley genuinely perplexed by boos after Final Four win over Illinois

Does March Madness have a new villain? UConn basketball catapulted back to the National Championship game in taking down Illinois 71-62. Head coach Dan Hurley threw his arms up in celebration, but overheard boos. “Are they booing? The headbutt? I don’t know what they’re booing,” a genuinely perplexed Hurley told Tracy Wolfson after the game. […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley genuinely perplexed by boos after Final Four win over Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Postgame Handshake Between Dan Hurley, Keaton Wagler Draws NCAA's Attention

Dan Hurley and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are heading back to the national championship for the third time in the last four years after taking down Keaton Wagler and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini 71-62 in the Final Four. Now, UConn will await its final opponent of the 2025-26 college ...

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Charles Barkley whiffs horribly with Illinois-UConn Final Four prediction

The lengthy list of Charles Barkley predictions to be proven wrong got a little longer on Saturday. While it didn’t include the “guarantee” Barkley frequently includes with his predictions, Barkley confidently told TBS viewers that Illinois would beat Connecticut with ease in Saturday’s Final Four game in Indianapolis. Charles Barkley: “I’ll be honest with you-…

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UConn makes Dan Hurley era history in the 1st half vs. Illinois

UConn basketball has been an elite program for a few years now, but the Huskies accomplished something they have never done under magnificent head coach Dan Hurley. The Big East power went into halftime with a 37-29 lead versus Illinois in Saturday’s first Final Four game, and a striking statistic helped explain why. It marked […] The post UConn makes Dan Hurley era history in the 1st half vs. Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Hurley leads UConn back to National Championship game for 3rd time in 4 seasons

UConn basketball had head coach Dan Hurley walking in confidently before facing Illinois. His Huskies held off a feisty Illini team 71-62 Saturday to kick off Final Four weekend in Indianapolis. Plus add to a list of March Madness accolades for the program. Starting with sending UConn back to the national title game for the […] The post Dan Hurley leads UConn back to National Championship game for 3rd time in 4 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Krzyzewski drops March Madness truth bomb that will catch fans’ attention

Since leaving his position as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, Mike Krzyzewski has been anointed as the gate keeper of college basketball. It’s a position he seemed to earn after he coached the Blue Devils from the 1980-81 season through that final season. Prior to […] The post Mike Krzyzewski drops March Madness truth bomb that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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