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The NCAA Tournament – the industry’s crown jewel – faces an uncertain future. With inevitable expansion on the horizon, a difficult conversation lingers: What happens when the event’s contract expires? “There are pressures. P4 have shared that with us.”https://t.co/zsL1SL71Bh — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 2, 2026 Soon after the completion of this year’s NCAA tournament, … Continue reading »
Rutgers guard Makylah Moore has shared her intention to enter the transfer portal this offseason. Moore will become the third Scarlet Knight to enter the portal when it opens on April 6, according to a report by Talia Goodman of On3. She will have three years of eligibility remaining. Moore joined Rutgers in June. She […]
Collin Gilllespie spent years knocking down three’s within Villanova’s offense and that has translated into the NBA. On Thursday night, Gillespie knocked down two three-pointers to get to 227 on the year for the Phoenix Suns. This set a new franchise record for three’s made in a single-season, passing the previous mark of 226 set […]
On this ‘Oskee Talk’ extra, I remind Illini fans to embrace the moment (3:17). I revisit Illinois’ path to Indianapolis (4:22) and spotlight the Illini’s standout March Madness performers (11:03). I also look back at UConn’s road to the Final Four (15:42), including their unlikely Elite Eight victory versus Duke (17:32). I recap the season’s […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A key factor in the recruiting process for Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is whether a player can pass the “personality test.” “I hope I’m not known for wins and losses,” Underwood said. “I hope I’m known for impacting people’s lives and creating memories.” In making that impact, Underwood instilled a level of […]
The Final Four is just two more days away. It’s time get gameday plans in order. Wildcats fans and alums all over the are setting up plans to watch Arizona play in first Final Four game in 25 years. Arizona will tip off against Michigan at 5:54 p.m. PST Saturday. The game will be televised […]
The portal is portaling. The end-of-season player movement that is the new norm in women’s college basketball still doesn’t feel normal. But it’s time to adjust expectations. Players are rightfully empowered to more actively influence the course of their college careers. And, an adjustment of expectations shouldn’t come with any imposing of expectations. As Lauren […]
Look, as far as couch-bound talent evaluators go, I haven’t been the most pro-Peterson scout during his freshman season at Kansas. The off-court issues left many — including myself — questioning his motives, drive to compete, and overall health as he withdrew from games on his own accord and constantly battled nagging injuries from the […]
The Edmonton Oilers have signed their first NCAA player from the 2026 free-agent crop. On Thursday, the club announced that Western Michigan captain Owen Michaels has signed a one-year entry-level contract effective immediately. Playing three years all with Western Michigan, the 23-year-old has been one of the program’s most consistent contributors both on and off…
The Celtics will once again be without Nikola Vucevic when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Vucevic is continuing to recover from a fractured right ring finger suffered almost four weeks ago (on March 6th), but seems to be progressing in the right direction. “He’s getting better, as you saw in the workout […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Three years ago, Dusty May and his players were adamant that Florida Atlantic wasn’t a Cinderella. The word itself almost seemed to trigger them. But with the perspective of time gone by, seeing the Owls cut down the nets at Madison Square Garden and head to the Final Four is one of the […]
On Thursday, it was reported that Boston College and UMass are planning a match-up next season at TD Garden between their men’s basketball teams. The time and date are not officially announced. This would be the first time Boston College has played at TD Garden in 12 years, following their match-up with UMass in November […]
If you’re a long time reader of this here internet website, then you’re probably familiar with the Scholarship Chart. It has appeared towards the bottom of every Marquette Golden Eagles men’s and women’s basketball recruiting article for a good long time now. At some point in the past, I realized it was helpful to have a visual […]
Kam Williams earned a lot of admiration from Big Blue Nation this past March when he came back from a broken foot to play in the SEC and NCAA Tournaments. Williams broke his foot initially on Jan. 21st and had surgery shortly thereafter. But he aggressively came back for postseason play, making an impact on […]
Thursday at 6pm CT on SECN+, Friday at 6pm CT on SECN+, and Saturday at 2pm CT on SECN+. After a strong week sweeping The Knoxville Buttchuggers and dominating Belmont in the midweek, the Diamond Dores travel to Milkmen Cult Land to see if their luck and positive trajectory continues. The aTm Cult of Milkmen […]
The story of the man who has led Michigan to the 2026 Final Four almost didn’t start. To get here, Yaxel Lendeborg — the Wolverines’ 6-foot-9, do-everything, superstar forward — took the path less traveled, to say the least. Academically ineligible throughout most of his high school career, Lendeborg only played 11 games of varsity […]
The Big 12 has gone out of its way to try to account for weather in its scheduling. Most of the first half of the conference season has been played on the home fields of warm-weather programs like Arizona, Texas Tech, and Arizona State. Cold weather programs like Iowa State, Kansas, and Utah were set […]
A major piece of the TCU men’s basketball roster will be back in the fold for the 2026-27 season. Junior forward Xavier Edmonds, an All-Big 12 Third Team selection, announced on social media that he’ll run it back with the Horned Frogs next winter. Edmonds, one of the top JUCO players in the nation before […]
Herald Celtics playoff scenarios: Five potential first-round opponents for Boston Jayson Tatum delivers triple-double, Jaylen Brown sparks historic first quarter as Celtics beat Heat Globe Jayson Tatum reacts to Duke’s buzzer-beater loss to UConn: ‘I was sick’ Heat coach Erik Spoelstra credited Celtics’ ‘exceptional level of shot-making’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum star in blowout Celtics […]
UConn men’s basketball and Illinois are set for a rematch in Indianapolis on Saturday with a spot in the 2026 national championship on the line. The Huskies and Fighting Illini faced off earlier this season in a Black Friday showdown at Madison Square Garden, where UConn came away with a 74-61 victory. Solo Ball scored […]
Northwestern first-year forward Tre Singleton is intending to enter the transfer portal, sources tell On3. In his first season as a Wildcat, Singleton posted 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, while becoming a focal piece of the ‘Cats starting rotation, serving as a starter in 31 games. The Indiana native came to […]
The game is still more than 48 hours away, but the build up to the epic Final Four matchup between Arizona and Michigan has been going since it was set last weekend. Both the Wildcats and Wolverines arrived in Indianapolis on Wednesday, and Thursday was the first of many interviews players and coaches will be […]
After last season’s national championship game, when South Carolina was run off the floor by UConn, it still was easy to suggest the Gamecocks would be back. In 2025, South Carolina made their fifth-straight Final Four, only a year removed from winning it all in 2024. It is expected that the Gamecocks will be March […]
On Thursday, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong were named to the 10-player WBCA All-American team. It’s the pair’s fourth First Team All-American nod of the season, joining with the USBWA, Associated Press and Naismith. This is the 17th time multiple Huskies have made the WBCA All-American team. They’re the 51st and 52nd selections in program […]
Amidst the hype of the beloved “Balkan Five”, Kylan Boswell’s special senior season in his hometown, and Keaton Wagler’s rapid rise to stardom, Jake Davis and Ben Humrichous have been the unsung heroes of Illinois’ historic season. Davis and Humrichous are two of Illinois’ eight rotational players, combining to play 42.1 minutes per game for […]