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The men’s Final Four is set with Illinois facing UConn and Arizona meeting Michigan for spots in the national championship game. Here’s a concise look at what each team must do to advance — and the issues that could derail them.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant 41-point, 18-rebound performance in a runaway Spurs win. After the game, the San Antonio center made clear the MVP award remains a primary target.
The NCAA Division I Cabinet is set to consider proposed changes to eligibility rules. Among them is a measure that would prevent athletes who enter and remain in a professional sports draft from competing in college.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas. The charges include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
Draymond Green reflected on his future with Golden State as the Warriors endured another season heavily impacted by injuries. The veteran forward spoke amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding what comes next for him and the franchise.
Detroit clinched the Central Division title Tuesday night with a win over the Toronto Raptors. It marks the franchise’s first division championship since the 2007-08 season.
Rick Pitino has signed a new contract with St. John’s following the program’s resurgence. The deal makes him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he feels “empathy” for Hubert Davis after North Carolina dismissed its head coach. Scheyer addressed the move involving his program’s longtime rival while speaking publicly this week.
Arizona enters the remaining field as the betting favorite to win the men’s college basketball national championship. Duke’s odds have improved, lifting the Blue Devils to second in the title market as updated prices outline each team’s path to advance and win it all.
The 2026 NCAA tournament has narrowed to eight teams, and the regional finals have largely followed the script. The one notable exception: No. 9 seed Iowa remains in the mix as the field gets ranked again.
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid $50,000 for comments that questioned the integrity of game officials. The discipline comes after Minnesota’s 110-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Golden State will be without Stephen Curry for at least two additional games as he continues to deal with a knee issue. The extended absence is set to reach a minimum of 25 consecutive games.
The NBA presented three wide-ranging anti-tanking concepts to its board of governors during meetings in New York on Wednesday. The proposals are expected to be modified before a formal vote in May.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said a late-game personnel mistake that left the Huskers with only four players on the floor was his fault. The blunder came just before a pivotal three-point play in the final minute of Thursday night’s Sweet 16 loss to Iowa.
The Bulls will be without guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith for the rest of the season. Both players have been ruled out due to injuries.
Jamal Murray poured in 53 points and Nikola Jokic came within one assist of a 20-20-20 line as Denver held off Dallas on Wednesday night. Jokic finished with 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists in the victory.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo is making progress in his recovery from a left knee injury. However, Rivers added that the star forward is “just not healthy” and remains sidelined.
As the fantasy basketball postseason rolls on, attention shifts to the league-wide trends shaping lineup decisions. Eric Moody breaks down what to monitor as managers push through the playoff rounds.
Kansas coach Bill Self pushed back on rumors that he is planning to retire, calling the chatter “bad info.” Self said he remains undecided about his long-term future with the Jayhawks.
Three of the sport’s most decorated programs — North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky — are at an inflection point. Their current moment underscores how quickly the balance of power in college basketball can shift.
