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Seventh-seeded Idaho defeated Montana to win the Big Sky tournament and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. It marks the program’s first NCAA appearance since 1990.
Oregon State is hiring Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as its next head coach, according to sources. Joyner will take over the Beavers program after serving on the Wolverines’ staff.
With the playoffs approaching, the latest NBA power rankings spotlight the teams trending up ahead of the regular season’s final stretch. Oklahoma City and San Antonio continue to lead the way in the West, while Boston is gaining ground.
Bam Adebayo delivered a historic scoring performance, pouring in 83 points as Miami blew out Washington. It marked the highest single-game total since Wilt Chamberlain’s famed 100-point night in 1962.
Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Dončić said he is in a custody battle involving their two daughters.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record by reaching the 20-point mark in 126 consecutive games. The streak places him alongside one of the league’s most enduring scoring benchmarks.
Nebraska has reached a three-year contract extension with men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg. The deal follows a season in which Hoiberg led the Cornhuskers to a school-record 15 wins in Big Ten Conference play.
Regular-season champion Troy ended No. 10 seed Georgia Southern’s five-day surge with a 77-61 win in Monday night’s Sun Belt Conference tournament championship game. The victory capped Troy’s run through the bracket and halted the Eagles’ unexpected push to the title game.
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey’s medical tests showed no fractures in his sprained right pinkie, coach Nick Nurse said Monday. The update clarifies the injury is limited to a sprain.
Duke moved back to the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, marking a record 150th week at No. 1. Arizona held steady at No. 2, while Michigan remained No. 3.
March brings the sport’s biggest stage, with conference tournaments setting the table for the NCAA tournament. Here’s a concise guide to the leading teams, the players to track, and the storylines shaping the month.
With the fantasy basketball playoffs underway, Eric Karabell outlines five core principles aimed at helping managers push toward a championship. The focus is on practical, playoff-specific decision-making as the stakes rise.
As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on the NBA’s longest 20-point scoring streak, current stars are reflecting on the enduring legacy of Wilt Chamberlain. The conversation underscores how Chamberlain’s feats still frame modern scoring benchmarks.
Detroit’s early-season momentum has stalled after a fourth consecutive defeat, capped by Sunday’s loss to the Miami Heat. The skid marks the Pistons’ first significant stretch of adversity this season.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and buried a late 3-pointer to help Boston defeat Cleveland in a matchup of Eastern Conference contenders. The Celtics’ star delivered in the closing minutes to seal the win.
Chris Ashby buried 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points as Queens University secured an NCAA tournament berth in its first year of eligibility. The Royals held off Central Arkansas 98-93 in the Atlantic Sun tournament.
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Friday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Murray left the game early and did not return.
UTEP, Jacksonville State and Conference USA are reviewing an on-court altercation from Saturday that appeared to involve a UTEP fan and Jacksonville State players. Video of the incident showed the fan picking up a chair during a heated exchange.
Darryn Peterson scored 27 points to lead Kansas to a 104-85 win over Kansas State. The Jayhawks’ offensive outburst highlighted their high-end potential in a decisive rivalry rout.
Ball State has fired men’s basketball coach Michael Lewis following a 12–19 finish and a missed trip to the MAC tournament. The move comes after three consecutive losing seasons for the Cardinals.
