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Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction

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Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a … The post Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach

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One week after losing Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, Troy is close to hiring its next head basketball coach. The Trojans are reportedly closing in on NC State assistant basketball coach Adam Howard as Cross’ successor. Howard, who worked at Troy under Phil Cunningham from 2016 to 2018, is “finalizing a deal” to become the […] The post Troy basketball nearing deal to make NC State assistant next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move

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Vanderbilt basketball sparked rumors of locking in Mark Byington on a contract amid questions on his future. Now the Commodores assured he’s not going anywhere, not even North Carolina. On3/Rivals college basketball insider Joe Tipton revealed that the university and Byington agreed to a new deal. He accepts this new contract in Nashville after Vandy’s […] The post Mark Byington lands long-term contract extension in huge Vanderbilt move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA for its handling of the logistics of the NCAA Tournament. In his three-minute diatribe, Auriemma blamed the NCAA for the tournament’s recent poor shooting, arguing that the new rims and basketballs at the regional sites are not conducive to player success. He was also furious with the … The post Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Geno Auriemma torches NCAA Tournament double-regional setup, new rims and basketballs

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Despite winning a Sweet 16 game by 21 points on Friday night, Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was not in a great mood to begin his press conference on Saturday morning in Fort Worth, TX, before the Huskies play Notre Dame in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Auriemma, a 12-time national champion coach at Read more... The post Geno Auriemma torches NCAA Tournament double-regional setup, new rims and basketballs appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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“Has She Entered The Portal Yet?”: MiLaysia Fulwiley Trolled By South Carolina Fans Despite Strong Performance in Upset Loss To Duke

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Fans on social media mocked MiLaysia Fulwiley after her LSU Tigers crashed out of the NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16 with a loss to Duke.

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South Carolina vs. Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Prediction, Starting Lineup And Injury Report for Sweet 16

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Ahead of the all-important Sweet 16 game between South Carolina and Oklahoma, let's take a look at some notable absentees along with the projected starting lineups and prediction as both sides vie for a quarterfinal spot.

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Duke, UConn, Michigan all accomplish impressive NCAA Tournament feat

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The Duke Blue Devils, UConn Huskies, and Michigan Wolverines basketball teams, for both men and women, accomplished an impressive feat in the NCAA Tournament. With the continuation of March Madness set to begin soon, reports reveal what these three programs have in common. With the Lady Wolverines defeating the Lady Louisville Cardinals 71-52 on Saturday […] The post Duke, UConn, Michigan all accomplish impressive NCAA Tournament feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UNC Head Coaching Candidates: John Calipari Linked To Tar Heels Job As Hubert Davis Replacement Still Unclear

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John Calipari could end up in a much different situation according to one basketball analyst, or at least, he might want to consider it.

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Hammer These Best Bets For Every Elite Eight Game In 2026 NCAA Tournament

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These 2026 Elite Eight bets target two totals and two spreads, with matchup-based analysis for all four NCAA Tournament games: Iowa-Illinois, Purdue-Arizona, Tennessee-Michigan, and UConn-Duke.

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‘What Are We Doing Here?’ — Geno Auriemma Rips NCAA for Having ‘No Concept of How Basketball Is Played’

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Geno Auriemma slams the NCAA for tournament logistics and poor equipment following UConn's Sweet 16 win over North Carolina.

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Kentucky guard makes transfer portal decision after NCAA Tournament loss

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Less than a week after its season-ending loss to Iowa State, Kentucky is losing a key guard to the college basketball transfer portal. After appearing in only nine games in 2025-2026, Jaland Lowe will seek his third different school. Lowe, who has not played since Jan. 10, will enter the transfer portal once it officially […] The post Kentucky guard makes transfer portal decision after NCAA Tournament loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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