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Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot
sports11 days ago

Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot

After Braylon Mullins' game-winning 30-plus foot shot gave UConn a 73-72 win over Duke, Dan Hurley appeared to lean in toward referee Roger Ayers, prompting online speculation about a technical foul. Ayers and ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg said nothing happened; Hurley and Ayers reportedly discussed the moment and maintain mutual respect. The moment became a social-media talking point, but the Huskies still advanced to the Final Four with the win, leaving Duke to regroup after a controversial final possession.

via New York Post|
#dan-hurley#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers
sports12 days ago

UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers

Duke led by 15 at halftime but collapsed late, committing 13 turnovers (eight in the second half) that allowed UConn to score 20 points off turnovers. Braylon Mullins hit the go-ahead 3 with about 10 seconds left after Cayden Boozer’s deflected pass, sealing a 73–72 win. Coach Jon Scheyer said the loss wasn’t one play but a series of mistakes that put Duke in that position. Duke finishes 35–3 but remains without a title, while UConn advances to the Final Four to face Illinois, marking another postseason heartbreak for Duke despite a stellar season.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
Geno Auriemma rails against NCAA changes, blaming new rims and two-site format
sports13 days ago

Geno Auriemma rails against NCAA changes, blaming new rims and two-site format

UConn coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA’s two-site regional format for the women’s Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, linking it to lower shooting percentages and logistical issues, and blamed the new rims and balls for missteps on the court. He argued the format and equipment changes hinder growth and attendance, calling for a return to a four-site setup, as UConn prepared for an Elite Eight matchup against Notre Dame.

via New York Post|
#four-site-format#geno-auriemma#march-madness-2026
Duke–St. John’s Sweet 16 clash kicks off a loaded Friday NCAA slate
sports14 days ago

Duke–St. John’s Sweet 16 clash kicks off a loaded Friday NCAA slate

Live updates center Friday’s Sweet 16 with Duke staying in a tight game against St. John’s as Maliq Brown powers Duke and Caleb Foster’s status looms (possible return). Alabama pursues a heavy 3‑point onslaught against Michigan, while coaches Izzo, Pitino, Hurley and Scheyer dominate game previews and predictions for the night’s four‑game slate.

via CBS Sports|
#duke#march-madness-2026#ncaa-tournament
Repole hails Pitino as the perfect maestro for a hungry St. John’s in NYC
sports15 days ago

Repole hails Pitino as the perfect maestro for a hungry St. John’s in NYC

Billionaire St. John’s booster Mike Repole tells The Post that Rick Pitino is the perfect coach for the program, calling him a culture-shaper and comparing him to a maestro who energizes New York and pursues a Final Four mindset. He emphasizes Pitino’s relentless work ethic, the need for big ambitions and big moments at Madison Square Garden, and his substantial NIL backing for the team, while praising Pitino’s ability to push players to reach higher standards. Repole also reflects on his own drive, the NYC basketball lineage, and the importance of thinking big and dreaming bigger.

via New York Post|
#march-madness-2026#new-york#nil
St. John’s aims to make a marquee statement against Duke in March Madness
sports15 days ago

St. John’s aims to make a marquee statement against Duke in March Madness

Ahead of a high-profile Duke–St. John’s NCAA showdown, the column frames the game as St. John’s chance to stake its claim in March Madness 2026, riding momentum from a win over Kansas and drawing on Lou Carnesecca’s 1979 Selection Sunday memory to underscore the program’s ongoing pursuit of relevance in the evolving Big East era.

via New York Post|
#duke#lou-carnesecca#march-madness-2026
Sweet 16 Stories: Why Every 2026 Contender Deserves Your Support
sports17 days ago

Sweet 16 Stories: Why Every 2026 Contender Deserves Your Support

After a wild opening weekend, the Sweet 16 field features 16 teams (nine returning from 2025 and no mid-majors), with Texas as the lone double-digit seed; the article then gives a tailored reason to root for each team, from Nebraska's first-ever Sweet 16 and the Hoiberg family story to Duke's top NBA prospect Cameron Boozer and UConn's bid for a historic three-peat.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#march-madness-2026#ncaa-tournament
Chalk holds in Round 1 as favorites go 16-0 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
sports20 days ago

Chalk holds in Round 1 as favorites go 16-0 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Round 1 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament was dominated by favorites, with top seeds going 16-0 and 14 teams winning by 20+ points across the first two days. Florida set multiple single-game NCAA records in a 114-55 win, while several lower seeds (High Point, VCU, Texas, Texas A&M) won as the exception. Kentucky rallied to beat Santa Clara in overtime after Otega Oweh hit a 50-foot shot at the regulation buzzer to force OT; Duke survived a scare against Siena; BYU’s AJ Dybantsa poured in 35 in a losing effort; UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr. had 31 points and 27 rebounds, and Nebraska earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament win. The results set the stage for an intriguing Round of 32.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#kentucky-wildcats#march-madness-2026
Saturday Showdowns: Must-See March Madness 2026 Clashes
sports20 days ago

Saturday Showdowns: Must-See March Madness 2026 Clashes

Saturday’s slate features marquee March Madness 2026 matchups—Saint Louis at Michigan, Louisville at Michigan State, TCU at Duke, Texas at Gonzaga, VCU at Illinois, and High Point at Arkansas—highlighting Michigan’s strong form, Duke’s title-contending push with questions, and the potential for upsets from mid-majors led by players like Dion Brown and the Boozer brothers.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#march-madness-2026#ncaa-tournament
UNC faces $5.3M breakup bill for Hubert Davis after NCAA exit
sports21 days ago

UNC faces $5.3M breakup bill for Hubert Davis after NCAA exit

North Carolina would owe coach Hubert Davis about $5.312 million if the school fires him on April 1, with a base salary of $1.25 million through 2030 plus $1.8 million in supplemental pay this season (rising by $100,000 annually), plus $50,000 in expenses and about $700,000 from Nike/Learfield; this comes after an 82-78 overtime loss to VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament, putting Davis’s job security in question per university records and USA Today reporting.

via New York Post|
#coaching-contract#hubert-davis#march-madness-2026