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Basketball players recall harrowing journeys home from Israel
Morgan Batey moved through her calming routine: Breathe in, hold; breathe out, rest. Clench the muscles; release slowly. The former Vanderbilt guard and 10-year overseas pro usually saved these exercises for the tense moments before pivotal…
The best UConn women's basketball player ever? Plus: A wild first day for NFL free agents
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic' s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Agree to something in principle today. Inside: ⚾ U.S. beats Mexico, 💲 NFL…
Unbeaten UConn women's basketball is close to a title repeat
With a rainbow of confetti on the shoulders of his dark blue jacket, UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was in March mode. As his players danced and celebrated around him, he explained the perils of perpetual success. 'There's…
Men's college basketball awards: Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Lendeborg headline consensus picks
The 2025-26 men's college basketball season has been billed as the year of the freshman. But it's been so much more. There are a trio -- at least -- of dominant teams at the top of the sport. There's undefeated Miami (Ohio) becoming one of the…
Big Ten tournament 2026: Bracket, scores, predictions, and more for men's basketball
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He's currently the Associate Director of Programming. The Big Ten is the…
Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme that allegedly raked in millions of dollars off of big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday. Jalen Smith appeared in federal court in Philadelphia and pleaded guilty to…
Big 12 tournament 2026: Bracket, scores, and schedule for men's basketball
We're keeping track of the Big 12 tournament here. Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He's currently the Associate Director of Programming. The Big 12 is consistently among the best men's…
Men's Basketball Bracket Watch: Bubble Teams' Chances Dwindle
Welcome to championship week! It's perhaps the busiest week of the year in college basketball, an all-out race to lock in spots in the NCAA tournament with Selection Sunday just days away and the process of building the bracket slowly but surely…
Little Rock Hall chasing basketball state title as school's future hangs in the balance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This past weekend, high schools all across Arkansas punched their ticket to state championship games. One of those teams was Little Rock Hall High School. The Warriors, without a doubt, are excited to compete in the…
Last Night in College Basketball: UConn Makes its March Madness Bid Official
Men's college basketball, women's college basketball – there's no shortage of college ball, every night. Don't worry, we're here to help you figure out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in…
Mizzou Basketball Remain on the Right Side of the Bubble: The Buzz
Missouri remains on the right side of the bubble in the projected NCAA Tournament field. ESPN's expert bracketologist, Joe Lunardi, lists the Tigers as one of the last four byes in the tournament. — Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) March 9, 2026…
The Cinderella Recipe for Taking Down the Best Teams in Men's College Basketball
With some conference tournaments underway and others just about to start, it's time for bracket builders across the country to sharpen their skills and prepare to spot some potential Cinderellas for the Big Dance. But while much of the focus is…
Robert Morris vs. Detroit Mercy prediction: College basketball picks, best bets, odds Monday
Betting on conference tournaments always adds a layer of variance to handicapping a matchup. Narratives do play a role, but sometimes they are difficult to predict. The Horizon League tourney has reached the semifinals, and given its competitive…
Florida fires women's basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley after 5 seasons
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida fired women's basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley on Monday with the Gators poised to miss the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Finley had one year remaining on a contract that paid her about…
March Madness 2026: College basketball conference tournament predictions, picks, odds, upsets, sleepers
College basketball's top conferences are preparing for their respective tournaments this week before the chaos of the NCAA Tournament begins. With multiple automatic bids up for grabs and bubble teams hoping to make one final impression before…
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