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Florida’s Case for a No. 1 Seed Is Stronger Than UConn’sFlorida and UConn are battling for the final No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s why the Gators have the stronger case heading into Selection Sunday....

March Madness or Transfer Portal Showcase? The New Reality of College BasketballMarch Madness is now as much about transfer portal scouting as tournament glory. A deep dive into mid-major stars and the risks of jumping to power conferences....

Miami Ohio Claps Back at Bruce Pearl After Claiming 30-0 RecordMiami Ohio is 30-0, but must win the MAC Tournament to secure an NCAA bid. Should an undefeated team be left out of March Madness?...

Kansas Basketball Is a Bracket Nightmare Waiting to Happen

Kansas has elite defense and brand-name appeal, but rebounding issues and inconsistency make the Jayhawks a risky NCAA Tournament pick....

Why the Undefeated Miami RedHawks Deserve NCAA Tournament Respect

Miami of Ohio is 29-0, but metrics like KenPom and NET don’t love them. Here’s why the RedHawks still deserve NCAA Tournament respect....

Big Ten March Madness Contenders Ranked by Analytics

Michigan leads a group of Big Ten teams with legitimate NCAA Tournament title hopes. Analytics suggest the conference could end its 25-year drought....

Why The Darryn Peterson Backlash Has Gone Too Far

Darryn Peterson’s critics may be going too far, but Kansas’ star freshman still raises real concerns about durability and availability ahead of the NBA Draft....

Why College Basketball Coaching Buyouts Feel Out of Control Right Now

Jerome Tang’s $18.675 million buyout reignites a bigger debate: Are college basketball coaches truly indispensable? A look at history — from Phog Allen to Dan Hurley — suggests massive buyouts may make little sense....