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Boston College has named UConn assistant Luke Murray its next men's basketball head coach, the school announced Thursday. Murray, widely regarded as a key architect of the Huskies' offensive system, played a central role in building back-to-back national championship teams in 2023 and 2024. "I am deeply honored and incredibly grateful to lead the Boston College men's basketball program," Murray said. "Boston College alumni and fans will find our program defined by a standard of excellence, an...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 29, 9:49 PM ET

Rick Pitino has signed a contract extension with St. John's that adds one year through the 2029-30 season and includes a substantial pay increase, the school confirmed Sunday. The deal makes Pitino, 73, the Big East's second-highest-paid coach behind UConn's Dan Hurley, according to ESPN sources. "We're thrilled that Coach Pitino has signed a new agreement to remain at St. John's, a deal that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade," athletic director Ed Kull said. "Coach Pitino...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 29, 9:40 PM ET

Michigan dismantled Tennessee 95-62 Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, advancing to the program's first Final Four since 2018. The Wolverines, who set a single-season program wins record at 35, will face top-seeded Arizona on April 4 in Indianapolis and are 1.5 point betting favorites. Yaxel Lendeborg, named the Midwest Region's most outstanding player, led Michigan with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and no turnovers. The Big Ten Player of the Year became the first Wolverine to...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 29, 2:52 PM ET

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's Western Conference playoff race reaches a fever pitch this Sunday as the Golden State Warriors travel to Ball Arena to face the defending-caliber Denver Nuggets. Denver (47-28) enters the contest as one of the league's hottest teams, riding a five-game winning streak and currently battling for...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 29, 1:36 PM ET

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season reaches a fever pitch this Sunday as the New York Knicks travel to the Paycom Center to face the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. New York (48-26) enters the contest looking to bounce back from a tough loss in Charlotte that snapped their seven-game winning streak. Led by the...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 29, 1:16 PM ET

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season is reaching its final crescendo this Sunday as the Houston Rockets visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Houston enters the contest in a strong position, currently holding the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and looking to solidify their standing to avoi...