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UConn’s pursuit of a third national championship in four years ended Monday night with a 69-63 loss to Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium. Coach Dan Hurley and star Alex Karaban closed their final game together with a reflective exit from the tournament.
Oklahoma has hired Lucas McKay as its first men’s basketball general manager. McKay previously held the same position at Clemson.
NC State freshman Matt Able is declaring for the NBA draft while also entering the transfer portal. Able averaged 8.8 points per game this season for the Wolfpack.
Nikola Jokic posted 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists as Denver erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Portland. The comeback win moved the Nuggets into the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Michigan secured its second national title, holding off UConn on the sport’s biggest stage. The win also marked a rare postseason breakthrough against the Huskies in the tournament’s later rounds.
Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the second half of San Antonio’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The Spurs listed the rookie center with a left rib contusion.
Memphis tied the NBA single-game record with 29 made 3-pointers on Monday night. Even with the historic shooting display, the Grizzlies lost 142-126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Former NBA center Boban Marjanović drew attention Monday night by joining Michigan fans in the student section. The 7-foot-4 big man was on hand during the men’s national championship game.
North Carolina intends to hire longtime NBA head coach Michael Malone as its next men’s basketball coach, according to reports. The move would mark a notable shift to an NBA-tested leader for one of college basketball’s marquee programs.
Chicago moved on from vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. The firings mark a major reset at the top of the franchise’s basketball leadership.
Cade Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful for Monday’s game before ultimately being ruled out. The shift in his designation suggests the Pistons’ All-Star point guard may be getting closer to returning as the postseason nears.
The possibility of Michael Malone being linked to North Carolina has sparked immediate focus on what a transition would require in Chapel Hill. The next steps center on priorities, process, and the biggest questions surrounding the program’s direction.
The Atlanta Hawks signed center Tony Bradley on Monday as they look to strengthen their interior depth entering the playoffs. Bradley most recently appeared in 38 games for the Indiana Pacers this season.
The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The move ends their six-season run leading the franchise’s basketball operations.
Wisconsin star guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while also going through the NBA draft process. Blackwell shared his plans Monday.
Michigan and UConn meet in Indianapolis with the national championship on the line. Here’s a concise guide to the key players who must deliver and the potential issues each team needs to avoid.
A new photo-driven look revisits the defining moments of March Madness from courtside vantage points. The collection captures the tournament’s most memorable scenes as seen by photographers in the thick of the action.
The NBA’s regular season is down to its final week, with key questions still unsettled across the standings. From playoff positioning to the draft lottery picture, the closing stretch will shape how the postseason field and bottom of the table ultimately look.
Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes in his return Sunday night against the Rockets. The performance provided a major lift, even if it lacked a final closing touch.
Cooper Flagg surged to the top of the Rookie of the Year odds following a dominant performance Sunday. Flagg’s 45-point outing, which came close to a triple-double, pushed him past Kon Knueppel in the latest odds movement.
UConn guard Solo Ball, who has been dealing with a foot injury, was not included on the initial player availability report released Sunday. The update suggests Ball is trending toward being available as UConn prepares for the championship matchup.
Auburn capitalized on a late five-second violation in regulation, then pulled away in overtime to defeat Tulsa 92-86 on Sunday night. The win delivered the Tigers their first NIT championship.
West Virginia outlasted Oklahoma 89-82 in overtime Sunday to win the College Basketball Crown Tournament championship. Huff led the way with 38 points as the Mountaineers pulled away in the extra period.
Luka Doncic will travel to Europe to seek specialized treatment for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, according to his agent. The goal is to expedite his return to play.
LeBron James said Saturday that Milwaukee and Memphis are the two cities he doesn’t like playing in right now. The Bucks responded with a playful social media caption referencing “everyone’s two favorite cities.”
One of sports’ most recognizable highlight reels traces back to an unlikely beginning in a Michigan bar. Forty years later, ‘One Shining Moment’ remains synonymous with the emotional peak of the college basketball season—and it nearly took a different path entirely.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer said he sustained multiple fractures around one of his eyes during the Blue Devils’ Elite Eight loss to UConn. Boozer is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA draft class.
Michigan coach Dusty May has informed university officials that he is not pursuing any other college basketball jobs. The message aims to quiet outside chatter about his status as the program continues its offseason work.
Colin Mitchell scored on a putback at the buzzer to deliver Mary Washington a 75-73 win over Emory in Indianapolis. The victory secured the Eagles’ first Division III championship and capped a 30-3 season.
UConn guard Solo Ball is dealing with a foot injury and did not practice as the Huskies continued preparations for the men’s NCAA championship game. His status remains uncertain heading into Monday’s matchup with Michigan.
