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• Yaxel Lendeborg, Solo Ball left off NCAA Tournament championship injury report
Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball were left off April 5's injury report ahead of the Men's NCAA Tournament national championship game....2026Visit the page Yaxel Lendeborg
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• USC's JuJu Watkins Back On Court At USA Basketball Camp, Expected Ready For Next SeasonJuJu Watkins is making steady progress in her return from a torn right ACL, shooting on the practice court at the Phoenix Mercury facility during USA Basketball national team training camp without a knee brace. The Southern California star, who lost her entire 2025-26 season to the injury, expects to be ready for the start of next college season. "Recovery's coming along very well," Watkins said. ...2026See more JuJu Watkins -
• It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home
Bob Knight's halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana's players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they'd already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out because of an injury. Indiana responded with one of the most dominant halves in NCAA Tournament history, outscoring the Wolverines...2026Click for news about Bob Knight
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• LSU Rehires Will Wade From NC State As Head CoachWill Wade is returning to LSU, leaving NC State after one season to take over the program he previously led from 2018 to 2022. Wade announced the move Thursday in a statement posted to X, the same day LSU fired incumbent coach Matt McMahon, sources told ESPN. The financial toll on LSU is substantial. The university will owe McMahon more than $8 million on his remaining contract, while Wade's buyou...2026Check it out Louisiana State -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch South Carolina Vs USC, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe energy at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia is electric this Monday as the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 9 seed USC Trojans. The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as Dawn Staley's squad looks to defend their home court and secure a spot in the Sweet 16 against a resilient Trojans team that has defied the odds all season. This Round of 32 en...2026Check it out Colonial Life Arena -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Syracuse Vs UConn, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Gampel Pavilion in Storrs is expected to be a deafening wall of sound this Monday as the #1 overall seed UConn Huskies host the #9 seed Syracuse Orange. While UConn enters as the undefeated defending champions, Syracuse has already proven to be the ultimate "bracket-buster" this season, skyrocketing from a 13th-place ACC preseason projection to the Round of 32. This regional rivalry carries a ...2026Visit the page Syracuse Orange -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Texas Tech Vs Alabama, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Benchmark International Arena in Tampa prepares for a firework display this Sunday as the #5 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders clash with the #4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide. This Round of 32 matchup is a dream for fans of "modern basketball," featuring two of the nation's most prolific three-point shooting units. Both teams enter after comfortable 20-point victories in the opening round, but both are ...2026See also Aden Holloway -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Utah State Vs Arizona, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Viejas Arena in San Diego transforms into a desert showdown this Sunday as the #9 seed Utah State Aggies look to pull off a monumental upset against the #1 seed Arizona Wildcats. While Arizona enters as the tournament's overall favorite, Utah State has made a habit of defying the "mid-major" label, having already dismantled Villanova in the opening round. This West Region battle pits Arizona's...2026See more Arizona Wildcats -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch UCLA Vs UConn, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia sets the stage for a heavyweight clash of blue bloods this Sunday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #2 seed UConn Huskies. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this East Region matchup features a fascinated contrast: UCLA's elite perimeter shooting and ball security versus a UConn squad that has redefined interior dominance during their quest for a th...2026Read about Dan Hurley
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• Joshua Jefferson injury update: Iowa State star out vs Kentucky in March Madness
Iowa State All-American Joshua Jefferson will not play against Kentucky today after suffering a sprained ankle in the first round of NCAA Tournament....2026Continue with Joshua Jefferson
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Ole Miss Vs Minnesota, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe historic Williams Arena-affectionately known as "The Barn"-sets the stage for a physical Second Round battle this Sunday as the #5 seed Ole Miss Rebels visit the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento on the line, this matchup features a fascinating clash of styles: the Rebels' suffocating, "94-foot" defensive pressure against a disciplined Minnesota squad ...2026Check it out Golden Gophers -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Ole Miss Vs Minnesota, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe historic Williams Arena-affectionately known as "The Barn"-sets the stage for a physical Second Round battle this Sunday as the #5 seed Ole Miss Rebels visit the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento on the line, this matchup features a fascinating clash of styles: the Rebels' suffocating, "94-foot" defensive pressure against a disciplined Minnesota squad ...2026Read about Golden Gophers
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Maryland Vs North Carolina, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe storied rivalry between North Carolina and Maryland is renewed this Sunday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. Once staples of the same conference, these two programs meet for the first time since 2014 in a high-stakes "4-vs-5" matchup in the Fort Worth 1 Region. The Tar Heels are looking for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while a battle-...2026Click for news about Fort Worth -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch NC State Vs Michigan, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Crisler Center in Ann Arbor turns into a pressure cooker this Sunday as the #2 seed Michigan Wolverines host the #7 seed NC State Wolfpack in the Second Round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. Michigan is looking to secure its third Sweet 16 appearance in program history on their home floor, while Wes Moore's Wolfpack-a program with deep March pedigree-aims to play the role of spoiler in the For...2026Continue with Michigan Wolverines -
• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Iowa State Vs Kentucky, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Enterprise Center in St. Louis is braced for a blue-blood vs. new-blood battle this Sunday as the #2 seed Iowa State Cyclones face the #7 seed Kentucky Wildcats. Fresh off a historic 108-point performance in the opening round, the Cyclones are looking to reach their third Sweet 16 under T.J. Otzelberger. However, they face a Kentucky squad revitalized by head coach Mark Pope and coming off a t...2026Click for news about Milan Momcilovic -
• Hubert Davis in Discussions On UNC Future Following 2nd Straight First-Round NCAA Tourney ExitNorth Carolina officials are engaged in discussions with head coach Hubert Davis about his future at the school, sources told ESPN. A decision on his status is expected in the coming days following the Tar Heels' stunning first-round NCAA Tournament loss to VCU on Thursday. Davis met with his team Saturday afternoon but the gathering produced no clarity on his future, per sources. Given his deep t...2026See more Hubert Davis
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• Iowa State loses star F Joshua Jefferson to an injury in first-round NCAA blowout of Tennessee State
Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson left in the first half of the second-seeded Cyclones' 108-74 romp past No. 15 seed Tennessee State with a left ankle injury Friday, leaving the All-American's status for the remainder of the NCAA Tournament in doubt. The 6-foot-9 senior had to be helped by trainers to the X-ray room, emerged about 10 minutes later using crutches, and watched the second half from t...2026Read about Joshua Jefferson
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• How To Watch California Baptist vs Kansas: Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe Viejas Arena in San Diego serves as the backdrop for a historic "David vs. Goliath" encounter this Friday as the #13 seed California Baptist Lancers make their NCAA Tournament debut against the #4 seed Kansas Jayhawks. While Kansas is a perennial powerhouse with three national titles, Cal Baptist enters the Big Dance as a dangerous newcomer ready to crash the party in the East Region. The C...2026See more Cal Baptist -
• UCF vs. UCLA: How to Watch, Live Stream & NCAA Tournament PreviewThe Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia hosts a high-stakes East Region clash this Friday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #10 seed UCF Knights. This marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs. UCLA enters after a resilient run to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, while UCF arrives as a battle-tested at-large bid from the Big 12, looking to secure its first tournament win in seve...2026Visit the page Andrew Catalon -
• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So FarDisclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The first 48 hours of the 2026 NCAA Tournament are officially in the books, and the "Madness" is living up to its name. From a high-scoring battle in the First Four to a dramatic opening session this Thurs...2026See more Asa Newell
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• VCU vs. North Carolina: How to Watch, Live Stream & NCAA Tournament Preview
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville sets the stage for a high-stakes South Region showdown this Thursday as the #6 seed North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the #11 seed VCU Rams. With the Tar Heels missing their leading scorer and VCU riding a massive wave of momentum, this "6-vs-11" matchup has all the ingredients for a classic March Madness upset. The North Carolina Tar Heels (...2026Visit the page Grant Hill
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• Duke's Patrick Ngongba Unlikely to Play in NCAA Tournament Opener Against SienaDuke will open NCAA Tournament play Thursday without sophomore big man Patrick Ngongba, who remains sidelined with a foot injury. Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Wednesday the 6-11 center is "very unlikely" to play against Siena and may miss the weekend entirely. "He's been progressing... but think it's very unlikely that he plays [Thursday]," Scheyer said. "We're taking it day by day. He's itching to...2026Check it out Jon Scheyer -
• Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Ruled Out Thursday With Recurring Back InjuryLouisville will be without prized freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. for Thursday's first-round NCAA Tournament game against 11-seed South Florida, the school confirmed Wednesday. His availability for a potential second-round appearance remains unclear, with the program citing mixed signals about his recovery timeline. Brown, who has missed four straight games with a recurring back injury, said a retu...2026Check it out Mikel Brown -
• Aden Holloway, Alabama's No. 2 scorer, had 2.1 pounds of marijuana when arrested, authorities say
Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway's apartment when they arrested him Monday, according to court records released Tuesday — just below the 2.2-pound threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide, has been suspended indefinitely and is away from the team as it prepares to play Hofstra on Friday...2026See also Aden Holloway
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• Cameron Boozer Named Unanimous AP All-American As Dybantsa, Acuff Join Historic Freshman Class On First TeamDuke forward Cameron Boozer, BYU star AJ Dybantsa and Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. were named to the AP All-America first team Tuesday, capping a freshman class that may rank among the most accomplished in college basketball history. Boozer earned unanimous recognition from all 61 voters, becoming the second straight Duke freshman to achieve that distinction after Cooper Flagg last season. Dyba...2026Read about Cooper Flagg -
• Miami (OH) vs. SMU: How to Watch, Live Stream & First Four PreviewThe University of Dayton Arena will be electric tomorrow night as the #11 seed Miami (OH) RedHawks take on the #11 seed SMU Mustangs. In what has become one of the most debated seedings in tournament history, the 31-1 RedHawks look to prove they belong on the national stage against a battle-tested at-large squad from the ACC. The Miami (OH) RedHawks (31-1) enter the tournament with the best rec...2026See more articles SMU Mustangs -
• Darryn Peterson Opens Up On 'Traumatic' Cramping Issues, Turbulent Freshman SeasonDarryn Peterson was once considered a near certainty to be the first player selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Seven months later, the Kansas freshman is entering March Madness with something to prove, his draft stock unsettled and NBA teams wrestling with legitimate questions about his health, availability and the unusual circumstances of his college season. The 19-year-old opened up recently about ...2026Check it out Darryn Peterson -
• No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney
Top-ranked Duke has lost starting point guard Caleb Foster to a broken right foot that will keep him out for an extended period, while starting big man Patrick Ngongba II won't play in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament while dealing with his own foot issue. Foster was hurt in the first half of Saturday's rivalry win against No. 19 North Carolina, and coach Jon Scheyer said Tuesday that Fos...2026Read about Jon Scheyer
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• Duke's Caleb Foster Undergoes Foot Surgery, Status For NCAA Tournament In DoubtTop-ranked Duke will be without starting guard Caleb Foster for the foreseeable future after the junior underwent surgery Sunday for a fractured right foot. Coach Jon Scheyer announced the injury Tuesday, declining to rule out a potential return but acknowledging it would require a deep NCAA tournament run. "In his mind and our mind, we'll do everything we possibly can with our mindset to continue...2026See also Jon Scheyer
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• 2026 NBA Draft Class On Track To Break 2017 Record For Most Freshmen In LotteryThe 2026 NBA Draft freshman class is historically deep, with the group on pace to challenge or surpass the record 11 freshmen selected among the 14 lottery picks in 2017. All nine prospects atop ESPN's current rankings are first-year college players, with five additional freshmen inside the top 20 within striking distance of lottery consideration. The 2017 draft class was headlined by freshmen Mar...2026Visit the page Markelle Fultz