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Matta, Thad, Announces Retirement After Decorated Coaching Career.
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
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Charlotte 49ers Dismiss Head Coach Aaron Fearne Following .500 Season
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
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Freshmen Headline AP All-America First Team Led by Cameron Boozer.
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
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Duke, Arizona, Michigan, and Florida Earn Top Seeds in 2026 NCAA Tournament.
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
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Rested UCLA Aims for Deep NCAA Tournament Run.
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
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Kansas Faces Tough Road in 2026 NCAA Tournament East Regional Draw.
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
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Twelfth-Seeded UNI Panthers to Face Fifth-Seeded St. John’s in NCAA Tournament First Round
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
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Ohio State, TCU Set for High-Stakes NCAA Tournament Clash.
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.
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