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Innovative 'Basketball Mathematics' Program Enhances Student Learning

A novel approach that merges basketball drills with math tasks is showing promise in improving student engagement and math skills without requiring extra class time.

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Liberty Global Pursues Acquisition of London Basketball Team

In a move to diversify its investment portfolio, Liberty Global has submitted a bid for a basketball franchise located in London.

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Sources: UNC to hire Malone as new hoops coach

North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

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'I started to love basketball again': How Michigan built a champion on fun and freedom

Strategic angle: In the year of the freshman, Dusty May led a band of transfers and upperclassmen to a national title.

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Michigan hits 'ultimate target,' wins NCAA title

Strategic angle: Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.

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Grizzlies tie NBA mark for 3s with 29 but still lose

Strategic angle: Despite hitting a record 29 three-pointers, the Grizzlies fell short against the Cavaliers.

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Jokic rallies Nuggets as Denver moves to 3 seed

Strategic angle: Nikola Jokic had a stellar performance, leading the Nuggets to a comeback victory over the Blazers.

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Pistons' Cunningham nearing return from injury

Strategic angle: Cade Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful to play Monday before being ruled out, signaling the Detroit Pistons' All-Star point guard could be nearing a return with the playoffs fast approaching.

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Wemby leaves Spurs' victory due to bruised rib

Strategic angle: The Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday's win against the 76ers due to a left rib contusion.

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Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game

After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

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Michigan's tear through the NCAA Tournament bracket ranks among greatest March Madness runs of all time

Strategic angle: Michigan won its first title since 1989 on Monday night after a March Madness run for the ages

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Everything that is at stake in the final week of the NBA regular season

Strategic angle: NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.

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WATCH: 'One Shining Moment' after Michigan wins 2026 NCAA Tournament championship to complete March Madness

Strategic angle: The One Shining Moment montage includes the best highlights from the 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

Strategic angle: High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

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Michael Malone through an NBA lens: What he'll do well and where it could get tricky at North Carolina

Strategic angle: Three years after winning an NBA title in Denver, Michael Malone, an old-school coach, is off to North Carolina

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The Bulls clean house: Why now? What's Billy Donovan's status? What's next?

Strategic angle: The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.

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Your NCAA championship guide: Michigan vs. UConn predictions, keys to winning

Strategic angle: Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Here are the players who need to step up, potential fatal flaws and more.

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Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders

Strategic angle: The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

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Hawks sign Bradley, add inside depth for playoffs

Strategic angle: The Atlanta Hawks signed ex-Pacers C Tony Bradley to enhance their playoff roster.

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Bulls fire Karnisovas, GM Eversley after 6 seasons

Strategic angle: The Chicago Bulls have made significant changes in their front office by firing executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley.