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A Sweet 16 comeback for the ages
Texas Tech stuns Arkansas for a spot in the West Regional final. Meanwhile, Duke held off Arizona, Alabama rained 3s on BYU and Florida ended the Crab Five's season. Plus, we preview Friday's four Sweet 16 matchups, note four coaching moves, and dive into Thursday's portal decision.
A seismic March injury
Duke's unlikely to play Cooper Flagg again this week after he hurt his ankle, and will have to be careful how it handles him during the NCAA Tournament. More on their title outlook. Plus, Thursday was LOADED with buzzer-beaters and game-winners. We take you through it all.
A fabulous Friday of hoops
Illinois and Dayton pull off crucial wins, while Memphis and New Mexico celebrate regular-season titles, not to mention a handful of conference tournament upsets and a monster day in the Summit. Plus, we preview today's game and highlight five coaching changes, a couple guys headed to the transfer portal and much more.
Conference clinchers and thrillers
Michigan State's all alone atop the Big Ten, while UC San Diego, Quinnipiac, SC State and Utah Valley all snagged at least a share of their league titles. We detail all of Thursday's action, including some late-game drama, and dive into Utah's new coach.
More Michigan magic
Wolverines get a game-winner to beat Rutgers, marking its 11th Big Ten win by four points or fewer. Plus: five teams clinched conference titles or top seeds in tournaments, UC San Diego boosted its case for an at-large bid, and we preview a weekend that'll be filled with bubble talk.
Bubbles popping?
Ohio State's at-large hopes took a hit on Thursday after a blowout loss to Northwestern. Though it wasn't the only surprise loss of the night as several conference leaders lost, including Big West power UC Irvine. Plus, another coaching legend to retire, and the storylines to watch this weekend.
Turtle power (and a big weekend)
Maryland freshman Derik Queen showed out in win at Nebraska, while the rest of Thursday's slate was filled with a few buzzer-beaters and key conference victories. Plus: We preview Auburn vs. Alabama, five more essential games to watch, and wonder what UNC's thinking with the Dean Dome.
Now what for Indiana?
Mike Woodson will step down as the Hoosiers' coach at the end of the season. Here's a list of 13 coaches the school should consider. Plus: St. Mary's loses its first WCC game, three buzzer-beaters highlighted a fun Thursday night, and we preview some heavyweight matchups for the weekend.
Bad night for ranked Big Ten teams
Nebraska upsets Illinois, while UCLA stays hot and topples Oregon. Plus: the rest of Thursday's results to know, setting up a massive Friday night showdown, a famous son commits to USC, and we preview a weekend packed with compelling storylines, including Florida-Tennessee, UNC-Duke and Calipari's return to Lexington.