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SMU coach Andy Enfield said guard B.J. Edwards missed Wednesday’s First Four loss to Miami (Ohio) because he didn’t feel “game ready.” The decision came after SMU announced last Friday that Edwards would be available for the NCAA tournament.
Fans searching for bracket guidance have a new resource. Jay Bilas has laid out his picks across the entire March Madness field, offering a game-by-game roadmap through the tournament.
The tournament field is finalized, and it’s time for fans to lock in their brackets. With the favorites in place, the central question is whether to ride the top teams or pick a single contender to win it all.
After dropping their sixth game in the past seven, Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged what he called the team’s current reality. With the regular season winding down, Kerr said Golden State expects to be headed to the play-in tournament.
Prairie View A&M’s rapid turnaround reached another milestone Wednesday night. The Panthers beat Lehigh 67-55 in the First Four to secure the program’s first NCAA tournament victory.
Belmont is finalizing an agreement to make Duke assistant Evan Bradds the program’s next head men’s basketball coach. Bradds is a former two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year.
Air Force has hired Penn State assistant Joe Crispin as its next men’s basketball head coach. The Falcons made the announcement Wednesday.
Siena men’s coach Gerry McNamara said his attention is on the Saints’ opening game against Duke, not the coaching vacancy at his alma mater Syracuse. McNamara acknowledged the conversation around the opening was “inevitable.”
Duke is expected to begin its NCAA tournament run Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba as he continues recovering from a foot injury. His absence places added responsibility on freshman standout Cameron Boozer in the Blue Devils’ frontcourt rotation.
Louisville will be without freshman Mikel Brown Jr. for its first-round matchup against South Florida. The school announced Wednesday that Brown will not play against USF.
Milwaukee has approached Giannis Antetokounmpo about sitting out the rest of the season following his latest injury and the team’s fading postseason outlook. Antetokounmpo, however, has pushed back and wants to return to the floor.
A poll of 25 coaches produced one clear favorite to win the men’s NCAA tournament. The group also weighed in on a set of top contenders and the possibility of surprise runs.
A new leaguewide power rankings look shifts the focus from stars to the players who have quietly shaped seasons. From rookie contributors to veteran stabilizers and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, each team has a name worth highlighting.
A new ranking highlights 50 men’s college basketball players — from mid-major standouts to national headliners — who have shaped their teams’ seasons. The list underscores the individual talent that can influence how programs navigate the NCAA tournament.
Thunder guard Alex Caruso drew a rare sequence on defense when he was called for goaltending and assessed a technical foul. The whistle came after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.
With the playoffs approaching, attention is shifting to the biggest questions surrounding the league’s top contenders. NBA insiders are weighing the most important storylines in both conferences as the regular season winds down.
Tramon Mark buried a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds left to send Texas past NC State, 68-66, in a First Four matchup. The Longhorns withstood a late Wolfpack rally to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament’s first round.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer earned unanimous first-team All-America honors in The Associated Press’ latest college basketball voting. Boozer was one of the freshmen recognized on the first team.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to lead its men’s basketball program. The move comes one week after the school parted ways with Stan Heath.
Notre Dame men’s basketball forward Carson Towt is making a move to football. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound Towt has signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a tight end prospect.
Charlotte has fired head coach Aaron Fearne following three seasons in charge. Fearne leaves with a 47-51 record and a most recent finish in the American conference semifinals.
Texas and NC State face off in a key First Four game with a spot in the main bracket on the line. Follow along for live coverage as the teams square off in a win-or-go-home setting.
Howard secured the first NCAA tournament victory in program history with an 86-83 win over UMBC on Tuesday night. The Bison withstood a late push to close out the First Four decision.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to back spasms. Cunningham has been among the leaders in this season’s NBA MVP race.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be re-evaluated in one week following tests on his left knee. The results showed a hyperextension and a bone bruise.
Memphis will be without guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama for the remainder of the season after both underwent surgery Tuesday. The Grizzlies now face the closing stretch with two rotation pieces unavailable.
ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has released an in-depth guide to the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament field. The piece outlines his assessment of how each team stacks up entering March Madness.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss time after an MRI on his right knee revealed inflammation. Minnesota said Edwards will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.
Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama guard Aden Holloway’s apartment, according to charging documents. Holloway was arrested Monday morning on a felony drug possession charge.
As the men’s NCAA tournament opens, attention turns to potential first-round surprises. ESPN’s Basketball Power Index identifies which double-digit seeds rate as the most likely to advance to the second round.
