NCAA Basketball NewsSunday, Mar 22, 2026

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis serves as the backdrop for a heavyweight Round of 32 collision this Sunday as the #7 seed Miami (FL) Hurricanes look to upset the #2 seed Purdue Boilermakers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this matchup pits Miami's lighting-fast backcourt against the disciplined, interior-driven system that has made Purdue a perennial title contender. The Purdue Boilermakers (28-8) enter Sunday coming off a dominant 104-71 opening-round victory over Queens. All-Am...

The historic Williams Arena-affectionately known as "The Barn"-sets the stage for a physical Second Round battle this Sunday as the #5 seed Ole Miss Rebels visit the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento on the line, this matchup features a fascinating clash of styles: the Rebels' suffocating, "94-foot" defensive pressure against a disciplined Minnesota squad playing in front of a raucous home crowd. The Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) enter Sunday on a high note...

The hallowed grounds of Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham will be rocking this Sunday as the #3 seed Duke Blue Devils host the #6 seed Baylor Bears in a high-stakes Round of 32 rematch. This isn't just a battle for a Sweet 16 berth; it's a chance for Duke to settle a score from the very first day of the season. After Baylor upended the Blue Devils in their season opener in Paris, the scene shifts to Duke's home floor, where the environment is notoriously unfriendly to visitors. The Duke Blue D...

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...

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...

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia becomes the epicenter of a defensive masterclass this Sunday as the #6 seed Tennessee Volunteers face the #3 seed Virginia Cavaliers. This Round of 32 clash features two of the nation's top-20 defensive units, promising a physical, low-possession grind where every bucket will be hard-earned. With a Sweet 16 berth in the Midwest Region on the line, the Volunteers' rebounding dominance will be tested against the Cavaliers' elite three-point shooting. The...

Kansas freshman forward Samis Calderon has rejoined the Jayhawks after the death of his father this week, coach Bill Self said Saturday.

The Kentucky forward has gotten into manga as a way to help time pass while he heals from injury.

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All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is getting a second chance at going out on his own terms at Iowa State.

On Sunday, there was one stat that couldn't be easily dismissed -- the margin of defeat. The Wildcats' 19-point loss in an 82-63 defeat against Iowa State was Kentucky's largest defeat in an NCAA tournament game since 1972.

For Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball assistant coach Bryce Crawford, building a winning program starts long before tip-off — with trust, connection, and a locker room where every player feels like they belong.