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Sweet 16 mainstays Tennessee, Iowa State target next steps
CHICAGO -- Playing without second-team All-American forward Joshua Jefferson for most of the NCAA Tournament has forced Iowa State to regroup.,As the second-seeded Cyclones prepare for Friday's Midwest Region semifinal against No. 6 Tennessee, they know they'll have to rebound -- whether Jefferson i...
Three Sweet 16 Teams To Avoid Betting in March Madness This Weekend
Looking for an edge in the Sweet 16? Here are three teams to avoid betting, including Arizona, Iowa State, and Alabama matchups....
Ranking the Remaining No. 1 Seeds in March Madness Before Sweet 16
With Florida eliminated, Arizona, Michigan, and Duke remain as No. 1 seeds. Here’s a breakdown and power ranking of the top contenders in March Madness....
Iowa State F Joshua Jefferson (ankle) is game-time decision vs. Tennessee
The status of Iowa State All-American forward Joshua Jefferson likely won't be determined until shortly before Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee in Chicago, Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger said Wednesday.,Jefferson sprained his left ankle while driving to the hoop in the Cyclones' first...
March Madness “Group of Death” East Region Delivers Must-Watch Sweet 16 Matchups
The NCAA Tournament East Regional is stacked with Duke, UConn, Michigan State, and St. John’s in a must-watch “Group of Death.”...
Why Illinois Could Pull Off the Upset Against Houston in Sweet 16
Houston’s elite defense faces a major test against Illinois’ high-powered offense in this Sweet 16 matchup—can the Illini pull off the upset?...
March Madness History: Origins, Records, and Greatest Moments
Explore the full history of March Madness, from its 1939 origins to iconic moments, Cinderella runs, and unforgettable performances....
Ja’Kobi Gillespie propels No. 6 Tennessee offense in win over No. 3 Virginia
PHILADELPHIA -- Tennessee may be known for its defense, but a balanced and efficient offense has led the Volunteers to their fourth straight Sweet 16.,Ja'Kobi Gillespie put up 21 points and six assists, Bishop Boswell had 13 points and nine assists and the sixth-seeded Volunteers took down third-see...
Ryan Odom strives for another shining moment as Virginia faces Tennessee
PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Odom engineered a massive one-year turnaround at Virginia. Seven years removed from the program's only national title, Odom has his players visualizing their own shining moment.,The third-seeded Cavaliers are on the verge of the Sweet 16 but first must handle Ja'Kobi Gillespie a...
NCAA sues DraftKings, claims March Madness trademark infringement
The NCAA is suing DraftKings for trademark infringement over the use of the terms March Madness and Final Four.,A lawsuit filed on Friday in federal court in the Southern District of Indiana seeks an emergency restraining order to stop the sportsbook operator from its "egregious" use of those tradem...
March Madness Blowouts Show Growing Gap in College Basketball
NIL spending and talent disparity are reshaping the NCAA Tournament—and hurting early-round drama....
NCAA tournament roundup: Otega Oweh saves Kentucky with buzzer-beating bank shot
Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beating 35-footer off the glass to force overtime, then the seventh-seeded Wildcats owned the extra session to escape with an 89-84 win over No. 10 Santa Clara in Midwest Region first-round action on Friday afternoon in St. Louis.,Santa Clara forward Allen G...
Tennessee dominates Miami (Ohio) to end RedHawks' remarkable season
PHILADELPHIA -- Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 of his 29 points in the first half and J.P. Estrella added 14 points and 10 rebounds as No. 6 Tennessee ended the magical season for No. 11 Miami (Ohio), 78-56, in a Midwest Region first-round game on Friday afternoon.,Felix Okpara added 12 points and five...
Iowa State stomps Tennessee State, 108-74
ST. LOUIS -- Tennessee State likes a track meet, but there was no keeping pace with the Cyclones on Friday in a first-round matchup with No. 2 seed Iowa State. ,The Cyclones dominated the final 39 minutes of action in a 108-74 victory, advancing to play No. 7 Kentucky in a second-round Midwest Regio...
Duke Survives Upset Scare, Now Set to Roll Past TCU
Duke narrowly escaped a shocking first-round upset against Siena, but that wake-up call could spell trouble for TCU. Here’s why the Blue Devils are primed to bounce back in a big way....
Miami (Ohio) has No. 6 seed Tennessee's full attention
PHILADELPHIA -- After being shut out from scheduling a high-major opponent during the season, Miami (Ohio) finally got a crack at one in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament.,The RedHawks looked the part of a tournament contender. And the sport took notice.,After beating SMU on Wednesday to solidif...
No. 15 seed Tennessee State ready to run with No. 2 Iowa State
ST. LOUIS -- Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger took in the Ohio Valley Conference evidence to fully understand what the No. 2 seed Cyclones are facing in Tennessee State, the No. 15 seed and first-round NCAA Tournament opponent for the Cyclones on Friday afternoon. ,It only took a few seconds to get...
Three Underdog Picks to Watch in the NCAA Tournament's First Round
Breakdown of three underdog teams with strong chances to cover or pull off upsets in the NCAA Tournament....
Miami (Ohio) Silences Doubters With Statement Win in First Four
Miami (Ohio) proves it belongs in March Madness with a dominant First Four win over SMU, showcasing the power of underdogs....
What Is the College Basketball Crown and Why It’s Struggling
The College Basketball Crown is struggling to find teams and relevance—here’s why it may not last....