Basketball News · LatestMonday, Mar 23, 2026

In the 2019 NCAA tournament, an Ohio man picked the first 49 games correctly in his March Madness tournament. That is the longest streak we have ever seen.

John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

Watch the highlights from No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Oregon’s matchup in the Second round of the 2026 NCAA women’s tournament.

Box score for the Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game from March 22, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

As the Miami Heat try to recover after the loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, 123-122, one of the few bright sides was the performance of star Bam Adebayo. Though the Heat looks to snap its four-game skid against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Adebayo’s performance against the Rockets was one to […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo not overly thrilled by eye-popping 30-20 statline vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In addition to the rescinded techs, the NBA ruled that three calls that benefitted the Lakers was incorrect, including two 3 defensive 3 seconds violations on Deandre Ayton that were non-calls and the Tristan da Silva foul on Ayton, who split the FTs Lakers 105, Magic 104

Dylan Darling's layup as time expired sent St. John's to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 win over Kansas in the men's NCAA tournament.

Results from SB Nation’s most recent poll.

Alabama has a chance to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in nearly 30 years when they face Louisville in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday. The Crimson Tide haven't made it that far since 1998. Getting there means sixth-seeded Alabama (24-10) must beat Louisville (28-7), a team that nearly took down South Carolina in December.

Watch the highlights from No. 5 St. John’s and No. 4 Kansas’ matchup in the second round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.

Watch the Game Highlights from Kansas Jayhawks vs. St. John's Red Storm

Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone else who has ever picked up a basketball — has long daydreamed about. Then after watching Mississippi's attempt at a winner hit the front of the rim and fall short, Minnesota unleashed a celebration of the program's first trip to the Sweet 16 in 21 years with a 65-63 victory in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. “I think any basketball player...

Nikola Jokic recorded his 35th triple-double of the season and both he and Jamal Murray scored 22 points Sunday when the Denver Nuggets celebrated the return of Peyton Watson by cooling off the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112. Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. Cam Johnson added 19 points as the Nuggets stopped Portland's three-game winning streak, all on the road.

Jalen Johnson missed the Hawks‘ win over the Warriors on Saturday with a shoulder injury, but head coach Quin Snyder is hopeful he’ll be back in time for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies, per Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks (Twitter link). Snyder didn’t elaborate on Johnson’s injury, simply stating, “he’s okay.” Johnson, a first-time […]

With the Miami Heat suffering a tough loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, 123-122, the team is looking to snap its four-game skid against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. As fans had been waiting on certain injury updates for the Heat ahead of the clash against the Spurs, stars […] The post Heat’s Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. likely to return vs. Wemby, Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Paul Pierce won a three-point competition among former Celtics legends on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden — and then showered this current group with praise.

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are listed as questionable. Smart has been playing at a high level for the Lakers in recent weeks but has clearly been hobbling, […]

The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul, allowing him to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

Bulls guards Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey have been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s matchup with Houston, tweets K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. Simons has been out since February 21 after aggravating a left ulnar styloid fracture in his left wrist, which he originally sustained in training camp. Ivey, meanwhile, last played on […]

The Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth is set to be a cauldron of purple energy this Sunday as the #3 seed TCU Horned Frogs host the #6 seed Washington Huskies. Both programs entered the tournament with explosive opening-round performances: TCU dismantled UC San Diego with a program-record margin of victory, while Washington secured its first tournament win since 2017 with a lights-out shooting display. At stake is a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento and a date with either Iowa or Virginia. The...

Paul Pierce won a three-point competition among former Celtics legends on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden — and then showered this current group with praise.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks narrowly escaped embarrassment during Friday’s 93-92 win over the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets. Despite playing against a rotation comprised primarily of rookies, two-way players and a two-day signee, Mike Brown’s squad struggled against Brooklyn’s aggressive defense for much of the game. Towns and Jalen Brunson rebounded from slow starts […] The post Josh Minott takes shot at Karl-Anthony Towns’ ‘physicality’ following Nets’ near upset of Knicks appear...

Watch the highlights from No. 1 Arizona and No. 9 Utah State’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament.

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia sets the stage for a heavyweight clash of blue bloods this Sunday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #2 seed UConn Huskies. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this East Region matchup features a fascinated contrast: UCLA's elite perimeter shooting and ball security versus a UConn squad that has redefined interior dominance during their quest for a third title in four years. The UConn Huskies (30-5) enter Sunday coming off a first-round victory w...

Defending national champion Florida didn't need a warm-up to get going in their NCAA title defense. Will Iowa provide any resistance in March Madness?

Kevin Durant admits the end is near as he starts preparing for life after basketball.