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Briefing: UCLA grinds out sloppy win, reaches 1st title game
Strategic angle: It wasn't pretty, but UCLA survived 23 turnovers and held off a late surge from Texas to pull out a 51-44 win.
Editorial Staff 14 days ago
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Briefing: Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell
Strategic angle: UConn's disappointing performance highlighted by controversial officiating and player struggles.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
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Briefing: Kansas coach Self to return for 2026-27 season
Strategic angle: Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self is set to return for the 2026-27 season, expressing his commitment to the team and its championship aspirations.
Editorial Staff 17 days ago
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Briefing: Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit
Strategic angle: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo dismissed retirement rumors following his team's Sweet 16 loss.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
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Briefing: Holloway not with Tide despite judge's OK to travel
Strategic angle: Aden Holloway will miss the Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan despite receiving travel approval from a judge.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
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Briefing: Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder
Strategic angle: Coach Fred Hoiberg takes responsibility for a critical late-game mistake during the Sweet 16 loss to Iowa.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
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Briefing: Hidalgo calls Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer
Strategic angle: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo shares her insights on Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
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Briefing: Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation
Strategic angle: Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd focuses on his team amid rumors linking him to the North Carolina vacancy.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
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Briefing: Lakers laud resiliency in losing effort to Pistons
Strategic angle: Despite a loss, the Lakers praised their comeback effort after trailing by 16 points.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
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Briefing: WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA
Strategic angle: The WNBA is extending its season end date to accommodate players under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
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Briefing: Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft
Strategic angle: Karim Lopez is set to make history as the first Mexican-born player likely to be selected in the NBA first round.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
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Greg McDermott retires as Creighton coach: Top assistant Alan Huss set to lead Bluejays program
McDermott, 61, spent the past 16 years in Omaha and went to 10 NCAA tourneys. Now, a new era is already underway.
Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago
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Briefing: Kansas' Self: No decision yet on coaching future
Strategic angle: Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self reflects on his future after season-ending loss.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
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Briefing: Wrong 'answer' as Kentucky hit with historic loss
Strategic angle: Kentucky suffers its largest NCAA tournament defeat since 1972 with a 19-point loss to Iowa State.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
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Briefing: Reed in rare air with 31-27 night as UConn escapes
Strategic angle: Tarris Reed Jr. had one of the most dominant performances in NCAA tournament history, posting 31 points and 27 rebounds to help No. 2 seed UConn stave off an upset with an 82-71 win over Furman.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
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Purdue's Smith leaps Hurley as NCAA assists king
Braden Smith breaks Bobby Hurley's all-time assists record during NCAA tournament.
Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago
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Briefing: NYU's 91-game win streak ends in D-III Final Four
Strategic angle: Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton, marking the end of their impressive 91-game winning streak.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
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Briefing: UNC's Davis: Fatigue not to blame for collapse
Strategic angle: North Carolina coach Hubert Davis addresses the media following a tough overtime loss to VCU.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
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Briefing: VCU rallies from 19 down, knocks out UNC in OT
Strategic angle: Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, leading VCU to a stunning victory over North Carolina.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
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Briefing: High Point rallies late to stun 5th-seeded Badgers
Strategic angle: Chase Johnston's last-minute layup secures a shocking victory for No. 12 seed High Point over Wisconsin.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
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Briefing: UK's Pope offers little on Lendeborg's money talk
Strategic angle: Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's multimillion dollar offer rumors without confirming or denying them.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
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Briefing: Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury
Strategic angle: SMU coach Andy Enfield clarifies the situation regarding B.J. Edwards' absence in the First Four matchup.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win
Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener
Strategic angle: Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
Strategic angle: Kevin Durant takes responsibility for the loss against the Lakers, citing his role in the offense.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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TTU's Anderson injured on Big 12's new glass floor
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
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Briefing: UCLA loses Bilodeau, takes out No. 8 Michigan St.
Strategic angle: UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury, but the Bruins defeated Michigan State 88-84 to advance in the tournament.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss
Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Schertz, eyed for leap, gets new Saint Louis deal
Strategic angle: Coach Josh Schertz secures contract extension after leading Billikens to Atlantic 10 title.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood
Strategic angle: The Big 12 replaces innovative LED floors with traditional hardwood for safety and performance.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Clark back with double-double in Team USA debut
Strategic angle: Caitlin Clark shines in her first game since July, leading Team USA to a decisive victory.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: WAC may bench No. 1 seed Utah Valley over $1M
Strategic angle: The WAC threatens to exclude Utah Valley from tournaments due to an unpaid $1 million fee.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Boston College's Coaching Change: A Strategic Move Amidst Underperformance
Boston College's decision to part ways with Earl Grant after five seasons highlights the institution's intent to recalibrate its basketball program.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago