Basketball News · LatestMonday, Mar 23, 2026

Even though the front office already used their 2026 NBA Draft pick on Derik Queen, the New Orleans Pelicans will be scouring NCAA March Madness for some late second-round pick intel, especially during Sweet Sixteen action. Undervalued prospects litter the rosters of the squads keeping national title hopes alive as Arkansas, UConn, Illinois, and Houston […] The post Why the Pelicans must closely watch 5 players in 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 round appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Amid All-Star Stephen Curry’s recovery from a right knee injury, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has taken on an increased role. The newfound opportunity has elevated Podziemski’s confidence, as head coach Steve Kerr noted amid a three-game losing skid. While Kerr’s reality check about the Warriors’ playoff outlook was deemed as challenging, Kerr can’t […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski’s confidence remains high without Stephen Curry – ‘I can do it’ appeared first on Clu...

The "Magic" of Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville is at an all-time high this Monday as the #2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores host the #7 seed Illinois Fighting The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as the No. 2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores prepare to defend their home court at the historic Memorial Gymnasium against the surging No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini. This Round of 32 encounter is far more than a simple elimination game; it represents the culmination of ...

The energy at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia is electric this Monday as the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 9 seed USC Trojans. The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as Dawn Staley's squad looks to defend their home court and secure a spot in the Sweet 16 against a resilient Trojans team that has defied the odds all season. This Round of 32 encounter is a clash of titans with high-stakes history. South Carolina, the gold standard of the mode...

Watch the Game Highlights from UCLA Bruins vs. Oklahoma St. Cowgirls, 03/23/2026

Darryn Peterson watched Dylan Darling's buzzer-beating layup drop Sunday, ending Kansas' season in a 67-65 second-round loss to St. John's and closing the book on one of college basketball's most anticipated yet incomplete freshman campaigns. The presumed top-3 NBA Draft pick was measured in his assessment afterward, acknowledging a season shaped more by physical setbacks than basketball moments. "I was hurt for a majority of it. I wasn't really myself, really, until the end of the year," Pet...

Charles Barkley comes to Tom Izzo's defense.

Luka Doncic’s elite run continues as reports link his on-court behavior to personal struggles.

Fenerbahce Beko have released their injury report ahead of the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv L'articolo Fenerbahce injury report: Melli out vs Maccabi, Hall, Biberovic and Jantunen questionable proviene da Sportando .

The Roca Team face Olimpia Milano in another key EuroLeague playoff race game L'articolo Monaco-Milan, Roca Team chasing another big win: Mirotic progressing, Mike James still out proviene da Sportando .

Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.

After a 28-win season, an Atlantic 10 title and an NCAA Tournament victory, VCU has rewarded Phil Martelli Jr. with a two-year contract extension L'articolo VCU extends Phil Martelli Jr. through the 2031-32 season proviene da Sportando .

Sacramento Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan talked about what it’s been like to be teammates with Doug McDermott following Sunday’s 126-122 home win vs. the Brooklyn Nets (9 points/2 rebounds/2 assists/3-4 3-PT/+7 +/- in 16 minutes off the bench). (via Sacramento Kings): “Doug is great, man. He deserve more credit, because I think last year, he […] The post DeMar DeRozan: Doug McDermott deserves more credit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

We're breaking down all eight games Monday as teams book their trip to the regionals.

With the WNBA CBA ratified, the Toronto Tempo have less than a month to put a team together.

A WNBA legend says the new CBA is 'life-changing' for players, allowing them to stay in the U.S.

Watch the highlights from No. 3 Louisville and No. 6 Alabama’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.

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The top-five picks in the 2026 NBA Draft will all be freshmen, but Darius Acuff Jr. is not projected to be one of them. A potentially historic crop of talent, coupled with serious defensive concerns, are causing the Arkansas star to land a little further down the board in most mocks. However, an all-time great […] The post Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. earns ‘NBA ready’ label from Coach K appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the first time since his trade at the deadline, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain returns to Philadelphia for Monday’s matchup against the 76ers. McCain has thrived since joining the Thunder, emerging as one of head coach Mark Daigneault’s most reliable offensive weapons off the bench. He recorded a season-high 26 points, including five […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain opens up on return to Philadelphia for 76ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has not played since January 30, missing each of the team’s last 21 games due to what the team has repeatedly been labeling as patella-femoral pain syndrome and bone bruising in his right knee. This injury has been causing consistent discomfort and swelling since before the All-Star break, leading […] The post Sources: Latest Warriors’ Stephen Curry knee injury update amid 5-on-5 practice absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Gampel Pavilion in Storrs is expected to be a deafening wall of sound this Monday as the #1 overall seed UConn Huskies host the #9 seed Syracuse Orange. While UConn enters as the undefeated defending champions, Syracuse has already proven to be the ultimate "bracket-buster" this season, skyrocketing from a 13th-place ACC preseason projection to the Round of 32. This regional rivalry carries a heavy dose of nostalgia and high-stakes drama, as the Orange look to snap a 27-game losing streak...

The Value City Arena in Columbus is set for an electric atmosphere this Monday as the #6 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit the #3 seed Ohio State Buckeyes. This Second Round clash is more than just a battle for a Sweet 16 berth-it is a meeting of two of the most explosive backcourts in the nation. With the Buckeyes playing on their home floor and the Irish riding the momentum of a dominant first-round win, this matchup is widely considered the "game of the day" in the 2026 tournament. The ...

Watch the Game Highlights from Louisville Cardinals vs. Alabama Crimson Tide, 03/23/2026

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Bez Mbeng to a second 10-day contract. Mbeng, a 6-4 guard out of Yale, has appeared in five games (one start) with Utah, averaging 4.8 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes per game. Mbeng has also seen action in 41 games (12 starts) this season with the NBA G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, posting 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting, along with 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest. Mbeng recorded 13 ...

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Long Island lost its fourth straight with its best players in Brooklyn but sneaked into the playoffs anyway.

Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.

This isn’t so much concern as it is conversation. When it comes to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, it’s a conversation that seems to follow him a little more than most. Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley recently took a look at where things stand, suggesting the Cavs will need Mobley at his very best if this […] The post Cavs’ Evan Mobley trending in right direction even as questions linger appeared first on Hoops Wire .