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theatlantic.com - Sally Jenkins - College Basketball Is Not Dead
College Basketball Is Not Dead
The Atlantic

There was lightning in the shot that the University of Connecticut freshman Braylon Mullins made from near mid-court to send his team to the NCAA basketball championship's Final Four. There was true, loyal sorrow in the tears that trickled from the…

espn.com - Pete Thamel - Bill Self to return as Kansas Jayhawks basketball coach
Bill Self to return as Kansas Jayhawks basketball coach
ESPN

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self is set to return to the sideline for the 2026-27 season, he announced Wednesday. Self said in a statement that he remains 'focused and committed to Kansas' and 'competing for a National Championship.' His…

nytimes.com - Scott Dochterman - Big Ten's March Sadness: A quarter-century away from the men's basketball mountaintop
Big Ten's March Sadness: A quarter-century away from the men's basketball mountaintop
The New York Times

This story was originally published on March 18, 2025. INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Dekker sobbed in front of his locker as reporters and staffers attempted to console him close to midnight April 6, 2015. His Wisconsin teammates struggled to explain…

nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - College Basketball Crown 2026 watch guide: Teams, schedule, NIL prize in alt-tournament
College Basketball Crown 2026 watch guide: Teams, schedule, NIL prize in alt-tournament
The New York Times

The snubs get another shot, foregrounded by the lights of Las Vegas and the allure of NIL prize money. The College Basketball Crown returns for a second go-around, casting itself as a sleeper alternative to the Final Four or a flashy counter to the…

foxsports.com - 2026 College Basketball Crown: Expert Predictions and Analysis
2026 College Basketball Crown: Expert Predictions and Analysis
FOX Sports

Buckle up, college basketball fans. The second edition of the College Basketball Crown is set to get underway this week in Las Vegas. Eight power-conference programs will take the court in the single-elimination tournament, which tips off with…

boston.com - Conor Ryan - Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers reportedly voted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers reportedly voted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Boston.com

Former Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is reportedly heading to Springfield. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Rivers will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 later this year — joining…

foxsports.com - How to Bet on the Crown Basketball Tournament
How to Bet on the Crown Basketball Tournament
FOX Sports

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The Crown Basketball Tournamen t tips off with must-watch…

si.com - Jacob Cotsonika - 5 Best Moments of Latest MSU Basketball Season
5 Best Moments of Latest MSU Basketball Season
Sports Illustrated

Another Michigan State basketball season is in the books. The Spartans ended up performing above expectations again. MSU was ranked 22nd in the preseason AP Poll, but finished tied for second in the regular-season Big Ten standings and reached the…

cbssports.com - Andy Bryan - Oklahoma vs. Colorado odds, predictions: 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament picks by proven model
Oklahoma vs. Colorado odds, predictions: 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament picks by proven model
CBS Sports

A spot in the 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament semifinals is on the line when the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday. The Sooners (19-15) were the first team left out of the NCAA tournament and lost to Arkansas by…

si.com - Nick Ziegler - Iowa State Basketball Star Has Concerning Trend of Struggles in Big Games
Iowa State Basketball Star Has Concerning Trend of Struggles in Big Games
Sports Illustrated

With the season coming to a close for the Iowa State Cyclones, there will be plenty of time for the program to reflect on what was a really solid season overall. While the Cyclones might have had a great season, it did feel like it came to an end a…

newsweek.com - Ben Verbrugge - How to Watch McDonald's All-American Game 2026: Live Stream High School Basketball, TV Channel
How to Watch McDonald's All-American Game 2026: Live Stream High School Basketball, TV Channel
Newsweek

The 2026 McDonald's All-American Game on Tuesday night brings together the nation's top high school stars in Glendale for a final showcase before they take the next step into college basketball. Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM ET…

si.com - Cam Parker - Florida Gators Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Tracker
Florida Gators Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Tracker
Sports Illustrated

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Now over a week since the Florida Gators ' 2025-26 season ended in heartbreak fashion with a loss to Iowa in the Round of 32, head coach Todd Golden's attention now turns to next year's roster. Multiple contributors have already…

si.com - Kim Rankin - Boston College Men's Basketball Guard Entering Transfer Portal
Boston College Men's Basketball Guard Entering Transfer Portal
Sports Illustrated

Boston College men's basketball is losing its second player to the transfer portal. Eagles guard Luka Toews is entering his name into the portal, according to a report from The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman. “Boston College sophomore Luka Toews…

stltoday.com - Eli Hoff | Post-Dispatch - Mizzou men's basketball guard Sebastian Mack expectedly headed for transfer portal
Mizzou men's basketball guard Sebastian Mack expectedly headed for transfer portal
STLtoday.com

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foxsports.com - UConn Men's Basketball Hoping For Championship Transfer Magic Once Again
UConn Men's Basketball Hoping For Championship Transfer Magic Once Again
FOX Sports

In the days and weeks after Silas Demary Jr. arrived on the next stage of his basketball career, he sought out the one UConn men's player who was navigating a similar path coming from another power conference school. The year before Demary left…

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