Can UConn Beat Illinois? “Duke Curse” Trend Raises Concerns Ahead of Final Four
What is the 'Duke Curse' and can it prevent the UConn Huskies from defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four matchup?

What is the 'Duke Curse' and can it prevent the UConn Huskies from defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four matchup?

Nine future NBA players. Relentless pressure. Total dominance. Kentucky’s 1996 run still feels unreal 30 years later.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, marking the most-watched tournament since 1993.

Siena had a successful season in 2025-26, making the NCAA tournament after winning the MAAC tournament, but lost to Duke in the first round of the tournament 71-65. The success of the program led to Gerry McNamara getting the job at his alma mater, Syracuse. With McNamara moving on, Siena needed to find a new […] The post Siena poaches Shaka Smart assistant to replace Gerry McNamara appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michigan State basketball enjoyed a nice run to the Sweet 16 in this year’s NCAA tournament, but they were defeated by UConn 67-63. It was a battle between two of the most respected head coaches in college basketball, Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley, and they’ve always had their teams prepared for some of the biggest […] The post Michigan State basketball’s Tom Izzo drops shocking revelation on turning down Mat Ishbia’s Suns offer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The college basketball teams that make it to the Final Four only need two wins to walk away with a national championship. Some players might have trouble dealing with that kind of pressure, but there are plenty of guys who thrive when tasked with stepping up when it matters most. No players have scored more […] The post The 11 Players Who Have Scored The Most Points In A Final Four Game appeared first on BroBible.

Dan Hurley is known for his fiery personality on the sideline. But even the outspoken UConn coach can get emotional when it is time to say goodbye. As the Huskies prepare to face Illinois in the Final Four, they are also spending their final few days with longtime assistant coach Luke Murray. ...

Even in retirement, Mike Krzyzewski felt Duke’s loss deeply and his reaction says everything about March Madness.

As the pressure builds ahead of one of the biggest games of the college basketball season, respect is also flowing between opponents. Ahead of UConn’s Final Four matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball, Alex Karaban received some very honest praise from the rival coach. ...

From mid-major to national powerhouse, Mark Few changed college basketball forever.

No program in the NCAA Tournament is arguably having a better run than UConn this year. From Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater to Dan Hurley’s wild celebrations, the Huskies appear full of confidence as they chase their seventh national championship. But amid the good times, the team is also preparing ...

The WNBA Draft comes just days after the end of the NCAA Tournament and these prospects are using the opportunity to emphatically state their final case.

Last week, we asked you to rate how happy you were with the largest sporting events that have an exclusive long-term media-rights partner and whether or not you wanted to see those relationships change. Over 2,000 votes later, the results are below. For those of you unhappy with the broadcast quality of any of these events, we…

Today, we see who makes it to the finals as Illinois takes on UConn.

Jon Scheyer blamed for Duke loss against UConn.

A new video shows the UConn coaching staff praising their players for their victory over Duke during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament.

Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies are set to face Brad Underwood’s Illinois in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Huskies insider David Borges has revealed that Hurley texted coach Underwood last year in November. Broges posted on X, writing: “Hurley said he texted Illini coach Brad Underwood after their teams met on Nov. 28: ‘Let’s […]

After a successful regular season, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina has only gotten more dominant and has now made SEC history. South Carolina has outscored their opponents by 161 points in the NCAA tournament. This is the largest points differential entering the Final Four in SEC history. Here are their NCAA Tournament wins: First round – […]

Connecticut will face another acid test as it battles Illinois in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday. The No. 2 Huskies are coming off a scintillating victory over Duke in the Elite Eight. They are looking to enter the national title game for the third time in four […] The post Why Dan Hurley won’t let UConn wear alternate Nike uniforms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is giving the credit to UConn Huskies senior Alex Karaban for being the factor as to why his teammate, Braylon Mullins, was able to hit the game-winning shot over the Duke Blue Devils in the 2026 Elite Eight.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley spoke in detail about what led to him bumping heads with a referee after his player, Braylon Mullins, hit the game-winning shot against Duke.

Dan Hurley just reacted to one of his crazy moments on the court after UConn pulled off the unbelievable win against Duke. The bench went crazy after Braylon Mullins’ last-second three-pointer from the logo, which led to UConn’s 73-72 win over Jon Scheyer’s team. The celebrations went wild as the arena erupted, but Dan Hurley […]

The Final Four fields are set in both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. One school has a team still competing in both events. UCONN has a chance to win national titles in each sport. If it does so, it will match a feat accomplished by the Huskies in both 2004 and 2014. No other […] The post 11 Schools That Made Men’s And Women’s Final Fours During The Same Season appeared first on BroBible.

St. Bonaventure has found its guy as the school is set to hire Mike MacDonald as coach. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, St. Bonaventure and MacDonald are already finalizing a deal, with the official announcement expected in the coming days. MacDonald will take over from Mark Schmidt, who retired after 19 seasons with the Bonnies. […] The post St. Bonaventure will love Jazz coach Will Hardy’s endorsement of Mike MacDonald appeared first on ClutchPoints.
