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March Madness conference breakdown: Big Ten dominates while SEC struggles

The Big Ten are the big winners of the first weekend of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.Going 6-1 in the second round, the league has a real chance to place multiple teams...

NCAA tournament conference breakdown: SEC and Big Ten thrive, while ACC struggles

The second round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament will be heavily populated by the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 after all three conferences posted strong first rounds.The three leagues will...

4 March Madness bracket busters, including Akron, VCU

Finding NCAA tournament Cinderella candidates is becoming increasingly difficult in a college basketball landscape dominated by NIL and the transfer portal.Since the nation’s best programs are now regularly poaching talented players from...

The Big Ten’s national title drought hangs over men’s March Madness. Is this the year it ends?

One of the more intriguing storylines to follow during March Madness is the Big Ten’s long-standing national championship drought in men’s basketball. Going more than a quarter century without winning a title,...

5 March Madness coaches who could get a better job with strong performance

During March, the spotlight focuses on coaches who could be moving jobs after the season. Before March Madness even tips, college basketball’s off-season coaching carousel is already active. Kansas State filled its...

NCAA tournament bracket predictions with surprise team reaching men’s Final Four

In a college basketball season loaded with high-end talent and juggernaut teams, the 2026 NCAA tournament could be defined by favorites rolling and a lack of major upsets.Only seven lower seeds won...

6 men’s NCAA tournament snubs as committee gets it right with Miami (OH)

Entering Selection Sunday, Miami (Ohio) found itself at the epicenter of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bubble. Following an undefeated regular season and stunning MAC tournament quarterfinal loss to UMass, the RedHawks put...

St. John’s is finally looking like a national championship contender 

College basketball delivered another solid showcase matchup on Friday night when a raucous Madison Square Garden hosted No. 22 St. John’s battle with No. 3 UConn.Circled on the calendar of college hoops...

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