Basketball NewsFriday, Mar 20, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroLeagueOutlet infoMar 20, 2:25 AM ET

FC Barcelona secured a 66-62 road win over Valencia Basket on Thursday night at Roig Arena, overcoming a late deficit in a game defined by half-court execution and defensive discipline. The result ended a four-game losing streak for the Catalan side and improved its record to 18-14, keeping it firmly in the EuroLeague playoff race […] The post Barcelona rallies late to edge Valencia in defensive EuroLeague clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroLeagueOutlet infoMar 20, 2:48 AM ET

Dubai Basketball delivered a controlled road performance to overcome FC Bayern Munich 87-74 on Thursday at SAP Garden. The visitors trailed early but flipped the momentum in the second quarter, taking a 5-point lead into halftime. Dwayne Bacon led Dubai with 21 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while Mfioundu Kabengele came alive after a […] The post Dubai Basketball pulls away late to beat Bayern appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 4:20 PM ET

The WVU Coliseum in Morgantown sets the stage for one of the most intriguing storylines of the Women's NCAA Tournament opening weekend. On Saturday, March 21, the #5 seed Kentucky Wildcats face the #12 seed James Madison Dukes. This isn't just a 5-vs-12 matchup; it's a homecoming for Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks, the winningest coach in JMU history and a Dukes Hall of Fame inductee, who now finds his former program standing in the way of a Round of 32 appearance. The Kentucky Wildcats (23...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 2:13 PM ET

Disclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The Viejas Arena in San Diego hosts a high-stakes West Region battle this Friday as the #8 seed Villanova Wildcats return to the Big Dance to face the #9 seed Utah State Aggies . To watch this 8-vs-9 toss-up live, fans can tune in to the national broadcast on TNT at 4:10 PM ET or secure a high-definit...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 3:05 PM ET

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia hosts a high-stakes East Region clash this Friday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #10 seed UCF Knights. This marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs. UCLA enters after a resilient run to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, while UCF arrives as a battle-tested at-large bid from the Big 12, looking to secure its first tournament win in seven years. The UCLA Bruins (23-11) rely on elite ball security, ranking top-10 nationally in turnov...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 19, 11:48 AM ET

The Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge will be at a fever pitch this Friday, March 20, as the #7 seed Texas Tech Lady Raiders return to the Big Dance for the first time in 13 years to face off against the #10 seed Villanova Wildcats. This First Round matchup in the Sacramento 2 Regional features a clash between Krista Gerlich's resurgent Big 12 squad and a disciplined Villanova unit looking to replicate their 2023 Sweet 16 magic on a neutral floor. The Texas Tech Lady Raiders (25-7)...