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Carmelo Anthony addresses his son’s future after Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara hire

Gerry McNamara has returned to his college basketball roots, and Carmelo Anthony is all for it. McNamara has been named by the Syracuse Orange as the program’s new head coach after firing Adrian Autry, who lasted just three seasons on the job. Fresh off leading the Siena Saints to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, McNamara doesn’t … The post Carmelo Anthony addresses his son’s future after Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson St. John’s vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, 7:10 p.m. UConn vs. Michigan State — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 9:45 p.m. Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Alabama vs. Michigan — TBS/truTV/HBO Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder

In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa

The greatest season in Nebraska men’s basketball history has come to an end. Following an unfathomable century-plus without an NCAA Tournament victory, head coach Fred Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to the Sweet Sixteen. They spent almost two months straight in the AP’s top-10 rankings and earned a program-best 28 wins. Defense and grit defined this […] The post Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Kingston Flemings

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars possess the rare advantage of playing at home against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 of the South Region of this year's national tournament.

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Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke

Duke will look to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when it takes on St. John’s at Capital One Arena on Friday. With Cameron Boozer playing at a high level, the No.1 Blue Devils are favored to win against the No. 5 Red Storm. Boozer’s dad, Carlos Boozer, also had a storied […] The post Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino Delays Signing St. John’s Restructured Contract Before Duke Game

With the Sweet 16 clash coming up for No. 5 seed St. John's against the top-seeded Duke, the anticipation is at an all-time high. However, the headlines leading into the game aren't just about the plays on the hardwood. St. John’s recently offered coach Rick Pitino a lucrative extension that would ...

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Arkansas’ John Calipari takes subtle recruiting dig at Kentucky in response to Mark Pope

Arkansas coach John Calipari did not need four minutes to clap back, albeit in a subtle way, at Kentucky coach Mark Pope. Pope recently went on a four-minute monologue on his radio show to stress how the No. 7 Wildcats have improved since he replaced Calipari. They were eliminated in the second round of the […] The post Arkansas’ John Calipari takes subtle recruiting dig at Kentucky in response to Mark Pope appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kara Lawson Dismisses Question About Flau’jae Johnson Over Strained Relationship As LSU Faces Duke in Sweet 16

During her most recent media availability ahead of her team's upcoming Sweet 16 game in the current national postseason, Duke Blue Devils coach Kara Lawson dismisses a question about LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson, who she is facing the said game.

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Caleb Foster Injury Update: Jon Scheyer Provides Insight on Duke Star’s Availability for Sweet 16 Game vs Rick Pitino’s St. John’s

Jon Scheyer has proven himself to be a worthy successor to the legendary Mike Krzyzewski. Although not many can emulate what Coach K has done for Duke and college basketball, it would be safe to say that Scheyer has not let his mentor down. Duke hasn’t missed a beat since Coach K’s departure in 2022. […]

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Arizona buzzsaw left Arkansas HC John Calipari in awe after Sweet 16 beatdown

Thursday night’s Sweet 16 clash in the West region between No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Arkansas was highly-anticipated, as it pitted one of the best teams in the country against one of the best players in Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. However, the Wildcats proved once again that basketball is a team […] The post Arizona buzzsaw left Arkansas HC John Calipari in awe after Sweet 16 beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing

Kenny Smith’s name has been brought up as the new coach of North Carolina following the firing of Hubert Davis. Smith has always been proud of playing for the Tar Heels, and some believe that he could inject a different energy into the program. Smith, however, has zero coaching experience, although he has been a […] The post North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arkansas’ Billy Richmond III gets ejected vs. Arizona after flagrant 2 foul

Arkansas guard Billy Richmond III saw his sophomore stint end in a forgettable way after he was ejected from their game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday. The No. 4 Razorbacks were trampled by the No. 1 Wildcats, 109-88. Richmond was called for […] The post Arkansas’ Billy Richmond III gets ejected vs. Arizona after flagrant 2 foul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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