Michigan learns valuable lesson from Duke's near-upset against Siena
Michigan might be able to thank Duke for turning a nailbiter into a humdrum, nothing-to-see-here blowout of an NCAA Tourmament game against Howard.
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David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Keaton Wagler added 18 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (25-8), who moved on to face No. 11 VCU in the second round on Saturday. Kylan Boswell had 13 points, while Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic each chipped in with 12 as Illinois shot 50% from the field and made 15 3-pointers while outreboundin...
Saint Louis' blowout win over Georgia was two years in the making
Behind star center Robbie Avila and coach Josh Schertz, the Saint Louis Billikens had one of the most impressive NCAA Tournament first-round wins.
March Madness games today: TV times, how to watch Friday first round schedule
Thursday had the March Madness upsets we love, the close calls that nearly wreck brackets nationwide and memorable moments. Can Friday top it?
Why isn't Aden Holloway playing for Alabama basketball? Guard's NCAA Tournament status
Why isn't Aden Holloway playing for Alabama? Here's what to know of his absence from the Crimson Tide at the NCAA Tournament:
How Miami (Ohio) swim team — and their Speedos — helped March Madness run
NCAA MThe Speedos Gang, the Miami (Ohio) men's swim team, have traveled to Philadelphia to root on the RedHawks in the Men's NCAA Tournament.
Who is Nate Burleson? Why has he replaced Ernie Johnson for NCAA Tournament?
Where is Ernie Johnson? Who is Nate Burleson? Here's what you need to know about CBS and TNT Sports' studio hosts for NCAA Tournament.
Who is Speedy Claxton? What to know about Hofstra’s men's basketball coach
Speedy Claxton’s coaching journey has brought him to Hofstra. Here’s what fans should know about the Pride head coach.
Thijs De Ridder filled out brackets overseas. Now he's leading Virginia's March Madness run
Virginia basketball forward Thijs De Ridder didn’t understand March Madness when he played overseas. Now he's leading the Cavs' NCAA Tournament run
To stay healthy, the Dallas Mavericks want Cooper Flagg to take a new approach. But is it enough?
A concerted effort might be more effective than leaving the responsibility with the player.
Darryn Peterson NBA mock draft projection: Where Kansas star is expected to land
Here's where Kansas Guard Darryn Peterson is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Koa Peat NBA mock draft projection: Where Arizona star is expected to land
Here's where Arizona Forward Koa Peat is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft