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TarHeel247 team just revealed their top North Carolina coaching candidates after Hubert Davis was fired on Tuesday, March 24

Duke will head into the offseason with plenty of questions surrounding the program

Gainey played at NC State from 1996-2000 and led the Wolfpack to four postseason appearances

From schedules to rosters, to the elite one-on-one matchups, everything to know about the boys' all-star game.

Four teams will play for it all next weekend. Let's rank Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn one final time.

Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

Duncan Powell, who just finished his senior season on the Providence College men's basketball team, was arrested on suspicion of domestic disorderly conduct over the weekend, police records in Cranston (R.I.) show.

The school said in a statement Sunday that it is suspending discussions about a new home as officials focus on hiring a new coach after the firing of Hubert Davis.

Rick Pitino has signed a new deal with St. John's that makes him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East.

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four, overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA tournament Sunday.

UConn eliminated No. 1 overall seed Duke from the men's NCAA tournament on Braylon Mullins' 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.

Cayden Boozer's turnover in the final seconds led to Braylon Mullins' 3-pointer that gave UConn a 73-72 win, but Duke coach Jon Scheyer said, "It's about every play that put us in that position."

Justin Gainey, who has spent five seasons as an assistant with Tennessee, is returning to NC State to be the Wolfpack's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a right rampage in recent weeks, putting together a run of 11-1 that culminated in their 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The game also saw the return of ‘Lakers Kid’ Jackson Tuyay, who was also seen cheering for LA during their 127-125 comeback victory over the Denver […] The post This little Lakers fan has perfect reaction to LA’s recent hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to make Daemen University coach Mike MacDonald the school's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

Darius Achuff Jr.’s draft stock is on the rise following a historic postseason run with Arkansas. The 6-foot-3 point guard averaged 29.8 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from three across three SEC Tournament and three NCAA Tournament appearances. While Achuff’s offensive numbers are eye-popping, his defensive struggles as an undersized guard raise […] The post John Calipari issues stern warning to NBA teams about passing on Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Detroit is a contender with something to prove. For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pistons are no longer a rebuilding curiosity. As No. 1 seeds, they are a legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouse. Of course, with that rise comes a new kind of pressure. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs approach, the question is […] The post Pistons’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In a showdown between two NBA champions, the Boston Celtics’ win against the Oklahoma City Thunder put the rest of the Eastern Conference on notice. With a completely healthy roster, the Thunder entered TD Garden in rare form, which led many to anticipate a win for the defending champions. Joe Mazzulla said the Celtics were […] The post The Celtics’ statement win sends a message to the rest of the Eastern Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns are cementing themselves in a playoff spot. Currently, they’re the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and have known that’s where they’ll likely be once the regular season concludes. Jalen Green and Devin Booker have been the driving force since March, with both Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks being sidelined […] The post Jalen Green drops Devin Booker wisdom ahead of Suns playoff chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs’ rise to second seed in the Western Conference — and possibly the top seed before the end of the regular season — can be attributed to two main factors: Victor Wembanyama’s continued ascension as one of the game’s best players and the growth of the team’s young talent. Following a 127-95 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals how winning has brought Spurs closer than ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All 30 NBA owners voted unanimously in moving forward with expanding the league to 32 teams. As of now, Seattle and Las Vegas are almost certainly going to be getting NBA teams, and that means an expansion draft isn’t far behind. The league hasn’t expanded since 2004, making this the largest gap between adding teams […] The post 8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With Siena men’s basketball losing Gerry McNamara to Syracuse, New Orleans Pelicans assistant Mike Hopkins emerged as his leading replacement. However, Hopkins is now no longer in the running. Hopkins is no longer considering the Siena vacancy, via Adam Zagoria of Zagsblog. Whether or not the assistant coach remains with the Pelicans beyond 2025-26 is […] The post Pelicans assistant pulls out of Siena coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards has missed six games in a row due to a knee issue, but there appears to be a good chance that he will be rejoining the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup this Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks for the start of his team’s four-game road trip at American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Minnesota’s Anthony […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards gets huge injury upgrade for Mavericks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some excellent basketball as of late, recently continuing their winning ways with a home win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers recently wrapped up a strong East Coast road trip in which their only loss came in narrow fashion to the Detroit Pistons. Recently, Lakers head coach JJ […] The post JJ Redick applauds Lakers’ consistency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The South Bay Lakers have been on a roll in the final months of the regular season, setting a franchise record 12-game win streak in the process. With the G League playoffs set to tip off next week, South Bay comes in as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference following their 140-132 win […] The post Inside South Bay Lakers’ historic run to G League playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks stunned many NBA fans with their decision to waive Cam Thomas just six weeks after signing him. After being waived by the Brooklyn Nets at the trade deadline, Thomas got off to a hot start with the Bucks. However, he fell out of Doc Rivers’ rotation and was later cut, allowing Milwaukee […] The post Cam Thomas’ agent reveals reason for Bucks’ decision to waive former Nets guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Though the San Antonio Spurs are historically one of the most successful franchises in all of sports, the team’s second-longest tenured player, Devin Vassell, will experience the postseason for the first time since he arrived in the Alamo City. It’s reality for the longest-serving current Spur, Keldon Johnson, as well. Fellow veteran De’Aaron Fox is […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell sends confident warning to NBA amid San Antonio’s breakout year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the Orlando Magic, the 2026 NBA Playoffs feel less like a destination and more like a tightrope walk. This is a team that has been good enough to convince you they belong among the East’s rising contenders. However, they have also enough inconsistency to leave their postseason fate hanging in the balance. As the […] The post Magic’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have spent the 2025-26 season rewriting expectations. As the playoffs loom, though, the margin between triumph and collapse has never felt thinner. This once looked like a feel-good resurgence. Now, however, it is morphing into a high-stakes puzzle, where seeding could dictate everything. For a team built on rhythm, ball movement, and […] The post Raptors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a crushing blow this past week when it was revealed that Moses Moody would miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury. Moody was in the midst of a career season and one of the few bright spots for the Warriors fans this year. Following the […] The post Moses Moody pens heartfelt thank you to fans for support through injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.