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A starter-by-starter look at the men’s Final Four includes representation from Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois in the top five. One of the semifinalists places two starters among the top-ranked group.
The Big Ten’s growing grip on men’s college basketball has become harder to ignore, even if it hasn’t been matched by a national championship. A title would cement that dominance alongside the league’s football profile, but the broader momentum is already significant.
With only a handful of regular-season games remaining, this week’s NBA Power Rankings reset the league-wide pecking order. Here’s what to monitor for all 30 teams as the schedule winds down.
Luka Doncic closed March with his third consecutive 40-point performance, pushing his month-long scoring total to 600 points. His surge helped power a standout stretch for the Lakers, who went 15-2 over the month.
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.
John Groce will take over as Charleston’s next head coach after nine years leading Akron. Groce compiled a 127-45 record with the Zips and guided the program to four NCAA tournament berths over the past five seasons.
Freshmen AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Acuff headline the men’s Wooden Award finalists and All-America selections. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Purdue’s Braden Smith also made the cut for both lists.
UConn coach Dan Hurley brushed off a strange late-game interaction with an official following Sunday’s NCAA tournament victory against Duke. Hurley said he believed the referee was approaching him to celebrate with a “chest-bump.”
Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III will be sidelined for an indefinite period after suffering an undisclosed injury during spring football practice. Russell also appeared for the Orange basketball team this season.
Stephen Curry reached his biggest on-court milestone yet in his recovery from a persistent right knee injury. The Warriors star has been cleared to participate in a five-on-five scrimmage.
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will headline the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 alongside former NBA standout Amar’e Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers. The group includes two former WNBA MVPs and champions, plus a longtime NBA coach.
LeBron James said he once broke a driveway backboard while playing against his son, Bronny James. He described the moment as a reminder that he wasn’t conceding anything, even in a family matchup.
With the fantasy basketball playoffs underway, roster flexibility can be the difference between advancing and going home. Here are several widely available options — including Harper, Sexton and Hayes — to help address short-term needs in the week ahead.
Mark Cuban said he regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families. Cuban added that he “made a lot of mistakes in the process.”
Florida center Olivia Rioux has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Rioux is listed at 7-foot-9, making her the tallest player in NCAA college basketball history.
Dartmouth has hired longtime Stanford assistant Brett MacConnell as the program’s next head coach. The school announced the move Monday as it turns to a new voice to lead its men’s basketball team.
Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the city’s new WNBA franchise. The move adds a prominent basketball executive to the leadership behind the expansion team.
As LeBron James approaches a pivotal summer decision, league sources are weighing the range of outcomes in front of him. The conversation spans a potential return to the Lakers, a reunion with the Cavaliers, interest tied to the Warriors, and other possibilities.
Syracuse formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program’s ninth men’s basketball head coach on Monday. McNamara said the goal is to make the Orange immediately relevant.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brushed aside questions about NBA MVP chatter, calling it “good chatter” but declining to engage. He said he prefers to let his play speak for itself.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards didn’t start Monday night’s game despite returning from a six-game absence. He missed the opening tip because he had to use the bathroom.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds in Monday’s Spurs victory. He also recorded the fastest double-double in NBA history.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Luka Doncic should be named NBA MVP if Los Angeles finishes the regular season with the same strong form it has shown recently. Redick pointed to the team’s current momentum as the standard for Doncic’s case.
Will Wade addressed criticism surrounding his exit from N.C. State and emphasized that his focus at LSU is on winning championships. He said his commitment is centered on pursuing national titles with the Tigers.
Arizona State’s new men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett postponed his introductory news conference Monday. The school said Bennett is dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
Arizona and Michigan arrive at the Final Four tied as the betting favorites to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Their head-to-head matchup is priced close to a pick ’em, while Illinois and UConn are listed as underdogs.
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey after he made anti-gay comments during a series of rants that also touched on religion and other topics. The move ends Ivey’s stint with the team in the wake of the remarks.
The NBA’s board of governors has approved the sale of a controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon. The decision was finalized Monday.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been listed as week-to-week due to a left knee injury. The team announced the update Monday.
