As the NCAA Transfer Portal opens its doors for just two weeks, Duke basketball faces its first major test under head coach Jon Scheyer. With players evaluating their options and the deadline looming on April 21, the Blue Devils are navigating uncertain waters in a high-stakes recruitment landscape.
After years of tournament heartbreak, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood made a bold move to finally reach the Final Four: building a roster with international players who brought a fresh perspective and elite skill. This unconventional approach shattered the program's Elite Eight ceiling and proved that sometimes winning requires thinking globally.
After an electrifying Friday of tournament action, eight powerhouse teams are ready to battle it out on Saturday for their spot in the Elite Eight. Here's everything you need to know to stay on top of the drama, upsets, and jaw-dropping moments.
The 2026 NCAA men's tournament is reaching its climax as Duke and Michigan have already secured their spots in the Elite Eight. Friday's action brings four more thrilling Sweet 16 matchups that will determine who joins them in the next round.
Will Wade's return to LSU as head coach stunned NC State—but apparently, everyone else in the college basketball world saw it coming from a mile away. What looked like a surprise reunion was actually months in the making, with insiders knowing far more than the general public.
Last year's tournament was all chalk—this year's March Madness delivered the chaos we've been waiting for. With buzzer beaters, shocking upsets, and some jaw-dropping performances that eliminated tournament favorites, we're breaking down how to rank every team still fighting for the Final Four.
In a gut-wrenching second-half collapse, the California men's basketball team watched their commanding 19-point lead evaporate in the NIT Second Round. Despite controlling most of the game, the Golden Bears fell 76-75 to visiting Saint Joseph's in a thrilling contest that came down to the final moments.
Just 48 hours after a thrilling comeback victory over Santa Clara, Kentucky's tournament run came to an abrupt halt with an 82-63 loss to Iowa State. Now, head coach Mark Pope faces crucial decisions about the program's future.
In a thrilling March Madness showdown, Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie nearly reached the 30-point milestone with an electrifying performance that helped the Volunteers cruise to victory. Even with a controversial foul call late in the game, Gillespie's offensive firepower proved too much for his opponents to handle.