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Alabama coach Nate Oats said he has “absolutely no reason to leave” his current position despite being mentioned in connection with other openings. Oats added that he has had initial discussions with the school about a new contract.
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson is still a game-time decision for Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. Jefferson said he’s hoping to play as long as the pain from his low-ankle sprain is minimal.
Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as the program’s next head coach, the school announced Thursday. Murray arrives from the Huskies’ staff to take over the Eagles’ men’s basketball program.
Will Wade announced Thursday that he is stepping down as NC State’s coach to return to LSU. The move comes as LSU makes a coaching change, parting ways with coach McMahon.
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.
Thursday’s Sweet 16 slate brings four matchups with clear pressure points for every contender. A panel of college basketball reporters aligns on two games while differing on the rest, with team-by-team keys to reaching the Elite Eight.
Minnesota closed overtime with a decisive 15-0 run to erase a 13-point deficit and beat Houston 110-108 on Wednesday night. The comeback marked the largest overtime rally on record.
With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the latest rookie rankings reset the top 10 first-year players across the league. The update also spotlights the growing attention around Kon Knueppel in the Rookie of the Year conversation.
The narrative that “Cinderella is dead” misses the real issue, according to bracket analyst Joe Lunardi. He argues the NCAA tournament can restore the conditions for surprise runs by setting a clearer eligibility floor for at-large and/or overall selection.
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.
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he had conflicting reactions to Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s self-promotion in the MVP conversation. Green described the approach as something he both “hated” and “absolutely loved.”
Oklahoma City is taking a cautious approach with Jalen Williams as he continues his return from a hamstring injury. The Thunder have limited his minutes while he works back into game shape after a two-month absence.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, including 14 in a pivotal third quarter, as the Boston Celtics rallied past the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night. The loss snapped Oklahoma City’s 12-game winning streak, its first defeat in a month.
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.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said his attention is fully on the Wildcats as they prepare for Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup against Arkansas. Lloyd addressed recent chatter linking him to North Carolina’s coaching vacancy by emphasizing his focus on his current program.
Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger dismissed reports linking him to other openings, including North Carolina’s vacancy. Otzelberger said he’s “thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones” and focused on building in Ames.
Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson remains uncertain for Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. His status is expected to be a game-time decision.
Iowa standout Bennett Stirtz said a heated exchange between head coach Ben McCollum and Florida’s Todd Golden gave the Hawkeyes a jolt in the NCAA tournament. The confrontation came during Iowa’s second-round matchup with the Gators.
Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that addressing tanking is the NBA’s top priority. He added that the league is prepared to make fundamental changes to the draft system to help prevent it going forward.
Joel Embiid was back in the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. The reigning MVP had missed 13 straight games with a right oblique strain.
The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament has delivered high-level basketball through the opening rounds. The Sweet 16 is next, with expectations of another electric slate of games.
LeBron James was seen carrying a vinyl copy of J. Cole’s latest project, ‘The Fall-Off.’ Cole later explained James brought it along to get it signed while the two met and James spent time with the rapper’s children.
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.
The NBA’s board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore expansion bids and applicants. The process will be limited to Las Vegas and Seattle.
From breakout freshmen to established veterans, a season’s worth of standout performances defined the men’s college basketball landscape. Here’s a look at the players who consistently delivered and left a lasting imprint.
With the regular season entering its final stretch, the latest NBA power rankings keep Oklahoma City on top. Several Eastern Conference teams are trending upward as the race tightens across the league.
Boston and Jayson Tatum head into the 2026 postseason carrying one of the league’s most delicate equations. The Celtics’ superstar wing sits at the center of a high-stakes balancing act with little margin for error.
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.
North Carolina has fired men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis following another early exit in the NCAA tournament. The move ends Davis’ tenure after the Tar Heels again failed to make a deep March run.
