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Patrick Ngongba Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against St. John’s

The Duke Blue Devils are still making a run in the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament, but they’ve experienced several setbacks with their starters succumbing to foot injuries. The loss of key players has been a critical factor that many analysts believe could jeopardize the Duke basketball program’s chances of making it to the title […] The post Patrick Ngongba Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against St. John’s appeared first on Heavy 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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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Preview, Injury Reports, Starting Lineups and More (Mar. 27)

Two of the best guards in current women's college basketball will go head-to-head in the Sweet 16 of the Regional 1 in Fort Worth in the 2026 national tournament when Hannah hidalgo and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish go up against Mikayla Blakes and the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Kim Mulkey Admits “Petty” Stuff among LSU Teammates after Loss vs Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in SEC Tournament

Ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey reflected on SEC Tournament loss against Dawn Staley's team.

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Arizona Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Darius Acuff Jr.

The SEC and the Big 12 are two of the most competitive conferences in college hoops, and two of its respective powerhouse teams, the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arizona Wildcats, are going up against each other in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 March Madness.

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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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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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Azzi Fudd Jokingly Calls Out “Nosy” Journalist; Reveals 1 Thing UConn Needs to Win the NCAA Title

UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd had a recent media availability ahead of her team's Sweet 16 matchup of this year's Big Dance, where a reporter asked her about a book she was reading that caused her to jokingly react and claim the reporter as being nosy.

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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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“She Didn’t Actually Do Anything”: Azzi Fudd Trolls GF Paige Bueckers Attending UConn Practice Ahead of Sweet 16

In her most recent media availability ahead of her team's game in the Sweet 16 of this year's national tournament, UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd trolled her girlfriend, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, by claiming she did not do much when she joined the Huskies' recent practice.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg Doesn’t Hold Back on Alabama Before Sweet 16 Game

In 2024, a UAB basketball star who transplanted to Michigan had no Big Ten experience for the upcoming college basketball season in Ann Arbor. So he did what any competitive veteran would do - he went to the gym and built a resume. Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg, a longtime star for ...

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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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“Good Thing I Won’t Be Out There Guarding You Tomorrow”: Azzi Fudd And Sarah Strong Exchange Hilarious Banter Ahead of Sweet 16

UConn Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong engaged in a hilarious back and forth ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup against UNC.

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Jon Scheyer Sends Strong Message About Rick Pitino Before Duke-St. John’s Game

Coach Jon Scheyer readies Duke for a dangerous postseason showdown. On Thursday, the veteran took to the podium in Washington to start the conversation about his roster. He did what any savvy leader would do — he built a resume of mutual respect for St. John's and coach Rick Pitino. On Friday, ...

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