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According to ESPN, the University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s basketball team heads into the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the clear favorite to win the national championship. With odds set at -265 by DraftKings, UConn holds the shortest pre-tournament odds since 2018, the last time the program entered March Madness as the favorite. UConn has been dominant throughout the season, winning 29 consecutive games by double digits. This impressive run has separated the Huskies from the

The NCAA has confirmed that the Division I women’s basketball tournament will continue using a two-site format for its regional rounds for at least the next five years. While officials remain open to eventually returning to four regional sites, the current structure will remain in place through 2031. Additionally, NCAA leadership indicated that any future expansion of the men’s tournament field would be matched by the women’s tournament in accordance with gender equity princi

The final regular-season Associated Press Top 25 poll in women’s college basketball has been released, with UConn Huskies women's basketball, UCLA Bruins women's basketball, Texas Longhorns women's basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball securing the top four positions. These rankings align exactly with the No. 1 seeds in the upcoming NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, which begins this week. UConn earned the distinction of being the No. 1 over

The NCAA selection committee revealed the bracket for the 2026 women’s basketball tournament on March 15, naming UConn Huskies women's basketball as the No. 1 overall seed, narrowly ahead of UCLA Bruins women's basketball. Texas Longhorns women's basketball and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball also earned No. 1 seeds. Despite securing the top overall position, head coach Geno Auriemma downplayed its significance, emphasizing that success in the tournament depends o

The USC Trojans women's basketball secured its third five-star recruit for the 2026 class as forward Sara Okeke announced her commitment on Tuesday. With her decision, USC moves to No. 1 in ESPN’s 2026 recruiting rankings. Okeke chose the Trojans over offers from Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball, Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball, and Texas Longhorns women's basketball. The 6-foot-4 Spanish forward recently drew attention after deciding to complete her final high school

As the NCAA Tournament begins, the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball enter play with significant momentum. Under head coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona has compiled an impressive 32–2 record while capturing both the Big 12 regular season and tournament championships. The Wildcats will open tournament play against Long Island University Sharks in San Diego, aiming to extend their postseason run. To advance deep into the tournament, Arizona must continue executing its strengths whil

Gonzaga University has secured a No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and will face No. 14 seed Kennesaw State in the first round. The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. and broadcast on TBS. This marks the Bulldogs’ 27th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. This matchup will be the first meeting between Gonzaga and Kennesaw State. If Gonzaga advances, it will face either No. 6 see

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Freshman forward Caleb Wilson of the University of North Carolina has been named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, solidifying his place among the program’s elite. With this recognition, Wilson will join 54 other distinguished Tar Heels whose jerseys are honored in the rafters of the Dean E. Smith Center. Wilson delivered one of the most remarkable freshman seasons in UNC history, becoming the first player in program history to lead the t

DAYTON, Ohio — Howard Bison men's basketball earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Tuesday night, defeating UMBC Retrievers men's basketball 86–83 in a tightly contested First Four matchup. Bryce Harris led Howard with 19 points and 14 rebounds, delivering a crucial turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining to secure the historic win. Ose Okojie added a career-high 23 points as the Bison improved to 24–10 on the season. Head coach Kenneth Blakeney emphasized the mil

DAYTON, Ohio — Tramon Mark delivered a clutch performance Tuesday night, hitting a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Texas Longhorns men's basketball a 68–66 victory over the NC State Wolfpack men's basketball in a First Four matchup of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Mark led Texas with 17 points, sealing the win with his game-winning shot from just inside the three-point line. Entering the tournament after losing five of their previous

The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball received a challenging path in the 2026 NCAA Tournament after earning a No. 4 seed in the East Regional. Their road to the Final Four could run through elite programs like Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, UConn Huskies men's basketball, and St. John's Red Storm men's basketball—making it one of the toughest brackets in the field. In the Round of 64, Kansas faces No. 13 seed Cal Baptist Lancers men's basketball. While the Jayhawks are f

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team will take on the St. John’s Red Storm in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 20, at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. Tipoff is set for 6:10 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on CBS. UNI head coach Ben Jacobson expressed excitement about the matchup. “This is as good as it gets,” Jacobson said. “The feeling of this—experiencing the highest

Greenville, S.C.  — After a four-year absence from March Madness, Ohio State returns to the NCAA Tournament with renewed energy and confidence, opening play Thursday in Greenville against No. 9 seed TCU. For senior guard Bruce Thornton, the long-awaited return to the tournament marks a significant milestone. The Buckeyes (21–12) enter the Round of 64 having won four of their last five games, including key victories over tournament-bound Purdue Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes.

After a demanding stretch in the Big Ten Tournament, Mick Cronin gave his team a simple directive on Selection Sunday: step away and recharge. Following three games in three days, the UCLA Bruins men's basketball didn’t return to campus until shortly before the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal, making rest a priority. Cronin encouraged his players to go home, relax, and watch the selection show individually. With the seventh seed secured, UCLA now prepares for a first-round mat

The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket has been officially announced, with Duke Blue Devils securing the overall No. 1 seed. Joining them on the top line are the Arizona Wildcats, Michigan Wolverines, and defending national champions, the Florida Gators. Despite an impressive 31-1 regular-season record, the Miami RedHawks enter the. tournament as an 11-seed. They will compete in the First Four against SMU Mustangs for a chance to advance into the main bracket. Thei

On March 16, 2026, Thad Matta announced his retirement from college basketball after more than two decades as a Division I head coach. Matta, 58, concluded his career following his second stint with Butler Bulldogs, where he will remain involved as a special assistant to the university’s president and athletic director. In a statement, Matta explained that his decision came after reflection at the end of the season, emphasizing his deep personal and professional connection

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers have parted ways with head coach Aaron Fearne after three seasons leading the program. The decision comes after the team finished the 2025–26 campaign with a 17–17 overall record. Fearne compiled a 47–51 record during his tenure. Charlotte’s season ended with an 86–64 loss to the South Florida Bulls in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. The 49ers concluded regular-season play tied for fifth place in the confere

Freshman standouts dominated the 2026 Associated Press All-America first team, highlighted by Cameron Boozer of Duke Blue Devils men's basketball. Boozer, along with AJ Dybantsa of BYU Cougars men's basketball and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball, entered the season as part of a highly anticipated freshman class and delivered on expectations by earning first-team honors. Boozer stood out as a unanimous selection among Associated Press voters, continuin

The Denver Broncos made a significant move to strengthen their offense by acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, according to a report from ESPN. The trade, reported by Adam Schefter, includes Miami sending Waddle and a fourth-round pick (111th overall) to Denver. In exchange, the Broncos will send their 2026 first-round pick (30th overall), along with third- and fourth-round selections (94th and 130th). Waddle, 27, is expected to undergo a physical wi

NASHVILLE — Darius Acuff Jr. delivered a dominant performance with 30 points and 11 assists as the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball 86 - 75 to capture the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament championship. The title marks a major postseason breakthrough for Arkansas and provides significant momentum as the program prepares for the upcoming NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Arkansas controlled much of the championsh