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Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16

Alabama basketball dealt with a massive wave of adversity coming into March Madness when point guard Aden Holloway was arrested and taken away from the team right before its march to a championship. Nate Oats has been able to right the ship, however, getting the Crimson Tide to plays some of their best basketball when […] The post Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key matchup Arkansas must exploit to upset Arizona in March Madness Sweet 16

Arkansas basketball is playing its best basketball at the right time, as John Calipari has this young Razorbacks team peaking in March. Arkansas rolled through the SEC Tournament and collected the conference title before heading into March Madness as a No. 4 seed, and they have not slowed down. A comfortable win over Hawai’i in […] The post Key matchup Arkansas must exploit to upset Arizona in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas vs. Purdue prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

Coming off upset wins over BYU and Gonzaga, Texas looks to keep the train rolling in its Sweet Sixteen matchup against Purdue. The Longhorns are the only remaining double-digit seed through two eventful rounds of March Madness as they look to knock off the Big Ten Tournament champions. After upsetting Michigan in the Big Ten […] The post Texas vs. Purdue prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Self Breaks Silence on Retirement Rumors After Kansas’ NCAA Tournament Exit vs Rick Pitino’s St. John’s

Bill Self is one of the most reputable coaches in college basketball. He started his coaching career at Kansas as an assistant, and after almost 20 years, he became the head coach. He has been the Jayhawks’ leader ever since. In his esteemed career of over 40 years, he has spent 23 of them at […]

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Arizona vs. Arkansas bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash

March Madness cranks up the intensity dial this weekend as the Sweet 16 is here. The nation soon will see if Arizona basketball or Arkansas basketball are Final Four material. Arizona has a distraction hovering above, however. Hubert Davis needs a replacement for North Carolina. Tommy Lloyd rose as a name to watch. Lloyd’s resume […] The post Arizona vs. Arkansas bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LSU basketball rumors: Smoke grows on potential Will Wade return after administrative move

The college coaching carousel is already moving, and one of the most interesting developments could be Will Wade returning to LSU. Wade was with the Tigers for five years before being let go amid the cloud that hung over the program following the FBI’s college basketball probe. After stops at McNeese State and now NC […] The post LSU basketball rumors: Smoke grows on potential Will Wade return after administrative move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd sounds off on being mentioned for North Carolina job

The North Carolina Tar Heels are searching for a new head coach after firing Hubert Davis. Several big-name potential candidates have already shut down the possibility of accepting the job. Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd was asked about the UNC job, and opted to claim he’s fully focused on the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Lloyd, […] The post Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd sounds off on being mentioned for North Carolina job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key matchup St. John’s must exploit to upset Duke in March Madness Sweet 16

The second weekend of March Madness is almost here as just 16 teams are left, vying for a national title. There isn’t a big Cinderella story this season with the exception of maybe Iowa in its first year under Ben McCollum. However, that means that the Sweet 16 features plenty of matchups between the best […] The post Key matchup St. John’s must exploit to upset Duke in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino promises fans that St. John’s basketball is ‘ready’ for Duke challenge

Rick Pitino has the fifth-seeded St. John’s basketball still standing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and they will have their biggest test of the season on Friday. With a ticket to the Elite Eight on the line, the St. John’s Red Storm will lock horns with tournament favorite and No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils […] The post Rick Pitino promises fans that St. John’s basketball is ‘ready’ for Duke challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan vs. Alabama prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

After each winning their first two March Madness games by 20 points or more, Michigan and Alabama meet in the Sweet Sixteen. The top-seeded Wolverines enter the game off a 95-72 win over Saint Louis, which followed a 101-80 nod over Howard in the Round of 64. After going over a month without a 20-point […] The post Michigan vs. Alabama prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas HC Sean Miller sounds off on potential Elite 8 revenge game vs. Arizona

The Texas Longhorns reached the Sweet 16, where they will be taking on the Purdue Boilermakers, in what should be a fun matchup. If the program can advance to the Elite 8, head coach Sean Miller could have a chance to seek revenge against the Arizona Wildcats. On Wednesday, Miller opened up about that potential […] The post Texas HC Sean Miller sounds off on potential Elite 8 revenge game vs. Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan AD sends strong Dusty May message amid North Carolina buzz

With a huge college basketball head-coaching job opening in the ACC, particularly in Chapel Hill, following the North Carolina Tar Heels’ firing of Hubert Davis, big names like Michigan basketball’s Dusty May have been mentioned as possible candidates to succeed Davis. May has already shut down the notion of a possible move to UNC, saying he’s “incredibly […] The post Michigan AD sends strong Dusty May message amid North Carolina buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas guard Jordan Pope gets big injury update for Purdue game

Jordan Pope suffered a twisted ankle in the Texas Longhorns’ 74-68 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. With a Sweet 16 matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers scheduled on Thursday, Pope receives a crucial update about his potential status for the contest. Reports indicate that Pope, who is […] The post Texas guard Jordan Pope gets big injury update for Purdue game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa State HC TJ Otzelberger dismisses North Carolina rumors after Hubert Davis firing

With the North Carolina Tar Heels firing Hubert Davis as head coach, rumors have speculated who could be on the list of candidates for the program. Iowa State Cyclones’ head coach TJ Otzelberger’s name seemingly popped up, but it doesn’t sound like he has any plans on leaving the Cyclones for a new job. While […] The post Iowa State HC TJ Otzelberger dismisses North Carolina rumors after Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Florida basketball lands new head coach with ACC experience

The college basketball coaching carousel has begun now that only 16 teams remain in the NCAA Tournament. It has continued to move with Providence firing Kim English and opting to replace him with South Florida basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson. The move left the Bulls with an opening, and they opted for a very experienced […] The post South Florida basketball lands new head coach with ACC experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Pope, Kentucky Dealt Unfortunate News After NCAA Tournament Exit

Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats did not have the March Madness run that they had hoped for. For the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kentucky went 22–14 overall and 10–8 in SEC play, finishing in a three-way tie for seventh with the Georgia Bulldogs and the Missouri Tigers. In the SEC ...

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"It would be a return to glory" – Stephen A. Smith thinks UNC should hire Kenny Smith after disappointing NCAA tournament – Basketball Network

"It would be a return to glory" - Stephen A. Smith thinks UNC should hire Kenny Smith after disappointing NCAA tournament  Basketball Network

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