NCAA Basketball NewsSunday, Mar 22, 2026

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis is braced for a blue-blood vs. new-blood battle this Sunday as the #2 seed Iowa State Cyclones face the #7 seed Kentucky Wildcats. Fresh off a historic 108-point performance in the opening round, the Cyclones are looking to reach their third Sweet 16 under T.J. Otzelberger. However, they face a Kentucky squad revitalized by head coach Mark Pope and coming off a thrilling overtime escape against Santa Clara. The central storyline in St. Louis is the health of...

The Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is expected to reach a fever pitch this Sunday as the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners host the #5 seed Michigan State Spartans. With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, this "4-vs-5" matchup in the Sacramento 4 Region features two of the nation's most prolific offenses. The Sooners are aiming for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while the Spartans are looking to break through for their first trip to the second weekend since 2009. The Oklahoma Sooners (25...

The Benchmark International Arena in Tampa prepares for a firework display this Sunday as the #5 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders clash with the #4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide. This Round of 32 matchup is a dream for fans of "modern basketball," featuring two of the nation's most prolific three-point shooting units. Both teams enter after comfortable 20-point victories in the opening round, but both are also navigating the tournament without their top individual stars, making this a true test of col...

The round of 32 opens with the first meeting in a dozen years between former conference rivals Maryland and UNC