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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

CHICAGO — Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball captured the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournamentchampionship with an 80 - 72 win over the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball on Sunday at United Center, completing a four wins in four days run that reshaped Purdue’s postseason outlook. Oscar Cluff scored 21 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 20 as Purdue secured its third Big Ten Tournament title and first since 2023. The Boilermakers entered the conference tournament afte

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram scored a game high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 119 - 108 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, a result that strengthens Toronto’s hold on sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings in the National Basketball Association. The win marked Toronto’s second straight victory and provided a key late season boost as the club continues its push toward playoff positioning. Ingram delivered his most productive scoring performance in re

CLEVELAND — Cooper Flagg recorded 27 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130 - 120 on Sunday afternoon, delivering a decisive response two days after a 33 point loss in the same matchup. The victory marked a breaking update for Dallas, which had lost seven consecutive games against Cleveland and entered the contest with only one win in its previous ten games. The result also highlighted the growing impact of Flagg, the

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A late fourth quarter surge from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 on Sunday, extending Oklahoma City’s winning streak to eight games and preserving a historic scoring run in the National Basketball Association. Gilgeous Alexander finished with 20 points and 10 assists, narrowly extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to 128. The guard entered the fourth quarter with only 10 points b

The United States advanced to the World Baseball Classic championship game Sunday night after closer Mason Millersecured a tense 2 to 1 victory over the Dominican Republic national baseball team at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The latest tournament update came after a dramatic ninth inning ended with a controversial strike call that sealed the result and sent United States national baseball team to the final round of the international tournament. With two outs in the ninth inning

With just over a month remaining in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, teams across both conferences are battling for playoff positioning, play-in eligibility, and potential draft implications. The final stretch is intensifying, with standout individual performances, key injury returns, and evolving roster strategies influencing what comes next. This detailed breakdown provides an authoritative update on all 30 NBA teams, highlighting medical updates, performance trends, and pro

NBA executives and scouts converged across the country this week to evaluate the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City serving as the centerpiece of pre-draft scouting. Teams across both conferences are positioning themselves to capitalize on a draft class widely regarded as both elite at the top and deep throughout. Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU remain the consensus leaders for the No. 1 pick. Peterson, who has bat

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics overcame a late surge from the Washington Wizards to secure a 111-100 win on Saturday night, sending Washington to their 11th consecutive loss while snapping a two-game skid of their own. Jayson Tatum recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, marking his second double-double since returning from Achilles tendon surgery earlier this month. Neemias Queta anchored Boston’s inside presence with 24 points and 10 rebounds, helping t

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks continued one of the NBA’s hottest stretches with a decisive 122-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night as CJ McCollum scored 30 points and Jalen Johnson recorded his 12th triple double of the season. The latest result extends Atlanta’s winning streak to nine games, the longest active run in the league, and strengthens the team’s position in the Eastern Conference standings as the regular season moves toward its final phase. McCollum

PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes delivered a season high performance to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, stabilizing a short handed roster and halting Brooklyn’s momentum during a pivotal stretch of the NBA schedule. Grimes scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds while shooting 10 of 22 from the field, guiding Philadelphia through a late game rally attempt from Brooklyn after the 76ers built an early advantage. The vic