Illinois Upsets Houston as Superstar Freshman Shines
The Illini’s star freshman guard, all 185 pounds of him, had double-digit boards for the first time in his career as the Illini slogged past Houston
Iowa Tops Nebraska as Bennett Stirtz's 'Hell of a Ride' Continues
The Hawkeyes rally past Big Ten foe Nebraska 77-71, as Stirtz scores 20 points
There’s No UCLA Basketball Without Angela Dugalić
UCLA coach Cori Close knew she had a juggernaut roster on her hands last offseason. Angela Dugalić volunteered to be her missing piece.
'Football Schools' Building Blueblood Basketball Programs
Michigan has been at the top of the AP Top 25 poll all season. Alabama has reached the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth straight season.
With UNC Looming, Tommy Lloyd Is Focused on Reaching His First Final Four
Lloyd and Texas’ Sean Miller are among the best coaches never to reach the Final Four. Will one of them cross that threshold this weekend in San Jose?
Burning Questions for the Women’s Sweet Sixteen
Women's correspondent Eden Laase analyzes the biggest storylines heading into the Sweet Sixteen, including UCLA's chances at dethroning UConn
Houston is Ready for a Shot at Redemption
Emanuel Sharp and the Cougars can get one step closer to putting 2025 to rest when they meet Illinois for a Sweet Sixteen clash in Houston
Wanna Bet? Our Favorite Picks for the Sweet Sixteen
Mar 25: Ahead of the Sweet Sixteen, our gambling pros turn the Madness into money, from a Duke-St. John's under to an easy Arizona kill shot
Picking the Greatest Quotes from the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
The pressure of March reveals all. From sweat showers to male pattern baldness, here are the wildest quotes from the Second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Andy Katz: Key Storylines for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight
Senior correspondent Andy Katz picks his top storylines ahead of the NCAA Tournament's second weekend. PLUS: Shoutouts for fallen teams — Vandy, Gonzaga, UCLA and more.
Bracket Reset: Andy Katz Re-Picks the Tourney From the Sweet Sixteen On
Hoops HQ senior correspondent Andy Katz presents his refreshed bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including a disaster for the Big East
NCAA Sues DraftKings: 'Madness' Over Trademarks
The NCAA is seeking damages and injunctive relief to stop DraftKings from using "March Madness," "Final Four" and other protected terms in association with its betting products.
