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editorial-staff 4 days ago

Duke faves, Michigan next in '27 hoops title odds

Strategic angle: Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, with Michigan following closely behind.

editorial-staff 7 days ago

Briefing: UCLA grinds out sloppy win, reaches 1st title game

Strategic angle: It wasn't pretty, but UCLA survived 23 turnovers and held off a late surge from Texas to pull out a 51-44 win.

editorial-staff 8 days ago

Briefing: Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell

Strategic angle: UConn's disappointing performance highlighted by controversial officiating and player struggles.

editorial-staff 10 days ago

Briefing: Kansas coach Self to return for 2026-27 season

Strategic angle: Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self is set to return for the 2026-27 season, expressing his commitment to the team and its championship aspirations.

editorial-staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit

Strategic angle: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo dismissed retirement rumors following his team's Sweet 16 loss.

editorial-staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel

Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.

editorial-staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder

Strategic angle: Coach Fred Hoiberg takes responsibility for a critical late-game mistake during the Sweet 16 loss to Iowa.

editorial-staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Hidalgo calls Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer

Strategic angle: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo shares her insights on Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer.

editorial-staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation

Strategic angle: Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd focuses on his team amid rumors linking him to the North Carolina vacancy.

editorial-staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Lakers laud resiliency in losing effort to Pistons

Strategic angle: Despite a loss, the Lakers praised their comeback effort after trailing by 16 points.

editorial-staff 18 days ago

Briefing: WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA

Strategic angle: The WNBA is extending its season end date to accommodate players under a new collective bargaining agreement.

editorial-staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft

Strategic angle: Karim Lopez is set to make history as the first Mexican-born player likely to be selected in the NBA first round.

editorial-staff Updated 19 days ago

Greg McDermott retires as Creighton coach: Top assistant Alan Huss set to lead Bluejays program

McDermott, 61, spent the past 16 years in Omaha and went to 10 NCAA tourneys. Now, a new era is already underway.

editorial-staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Kansas' Self: No decision yet on coaching future

Strategic angle: Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self reflects on his future after season-ending loss.

editorial-staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Wrong 'answer' as Kentucky hit with historic loss

Strategic angle: Kentucky suffers its largest NCAA tournament defeat since 1972 with a 19-point loss to Iowa State.

editorial-staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Reed in rare air with 31-27 night as UConn escapes

Strategic angle: Tarris Reed Jr. had one of the most dominant performances in NCAA tournament history, posting 31 points and 27 rebounds to help No. 2 seed UConn stave off an upset with an 82-71 win over Furman.

editorial-staff Updated 21 days ago

Purdue's Smith leaps Hurley as NCAA assists king

Braden Smith breaks Bobby Hurley's all-time assists record during NCAA tournament.

editorial-staff 22 days ago

Briefing: NYU's 91-game win streak ends in D-III Final Four

Strategic angle: Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton, marking the end of their impressive 91-game winning streak.

editorial-staff 22 days ago

Briefing: UNC's Davis: Fatigue not to blame for collapse

Strategic angle: North Carolina coach Hubert Davis addresses the media following a tough overtime loss to VCU.

Briefing: VCU rallies from 19 down, knocks out UNC in OT

Strategic angle: Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, leading VCU to a stunning victory over North Carolina.

Briefing: High Point rallies late to stun 5th-seeded Badgers

Strategic angle: Chase Johnston's last-minute layup secures a shocking victory for No. 12 seed High Point over Wisconsin.

Briefing: UK's Pope offers little on Lendeborg's money talk

Strategic angle: Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's multimillion dollar offer rumors without confirming or denying them.

Briefing: Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury

Strategic angle: SMU coach Andy Enfield clarifies the situation regarding B.J. Edwards' absence in the First Four matchup.

editorial-staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win

Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.

editorial-staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener

Strategic angle: Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury.

editorial-staff 25 days ago

Briefing: KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'

Strategic angle: Kevin Durant takes responsibility for the loss against the Lakers, citing his role in the offense.

editorial-staff Updated 27 days ago

TTU's Anderson injured on Big 12's new glass floor

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament.

Briefing: UCLA loses Bilodeau, takes out No. 8 Michigan St.

Strategic angle: UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury, but the Bruins defeated Michigan State 88-84 to advance in the tournament.

Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss

Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.

Briefing: Schertz, eyed for leap, gets new Saint Louis deal

Strategic angle: Coach Josh Schertz secures contract extension after leading Billikens to Atlantic 10 title.

Briefing: The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood

Strategic angle: The Big 12 replaces innovative LED floors with traditional hardwood for safety and performance.

editorial-staff about 1 month ago

Briefing: Clark back with double-double in Team USA debut

Strategic angle: Caitlin Clark shines in her first game since July, leading Team USA to a decisive victory.

editorial-staff about 1 month ago

Briefing: WAC may bench No. 1 seed Utah Valley over $1M

Strategic angle: The WAC threatens to exclude Utah Valley from tournaments due to an unpaid $1 million fee.