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NCAA Finals Ratings Jump Across Networks in 2026
sports1 day ago

NCAA Finals Ratings Jump Across Networks in 2026

The 2026 NCAA basketball finals drew strong audiences: the men’s championship on TNT Sports averaged 18.3 million viewers across TBS/TNT/TruTV, up from 18.1 million in 2025 on CBS and about 23% higher than 2024, making it the most-watched men’s title since 2019. The women’s final on ABC/ESPN drew 9.88 million, up about 16% from 2025 and ranking as the third-most-watched women’s final on record. The men’s Final Four averaged 14.2 million, down ~8% from 2025, while the tournament-wide average reached 10.9 million, up 7% and the second-highest since 1994.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#final-four#men-final#ncaa-basketball
Michigan's transfer-fueled title run redefines college basketball
sports3 days ago

Michigan's transfer-fueled title run redefines college basketball

Dusty May built a transfer-heavy Michigan squad—five starters who arrived from other programs—into a spacing-savvy, versatile champion that could win in the perimeter or the paint, signaling a modern NIL/transfer era blueprint; Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in the title game, with Elliot Cadeau named Final Four MVP as the program cemented its status as a championship-caliber program even after years of upheaval.

via NBC Sports|
#dusty-may#michigan#ncaa-basketball
Elite Eight Showdowns Set as March Madness Pushes Toward Final Four
sports13 days ago

Elite Eight Showdowns Set as March Madness Pushes Toward Final Four

The 2026 NCAA tournament Elite Eight games are scheduled for this weekend: Illinois vs Iowa (Sat 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS), Arizona vs Purdue (Sat 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS), Michigan vs Tennessee (Sun 2:15 p.m. ET, CBS), and Duke vs UConn (Sun 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS). A college basketball writer provides Sweet 16 recaps and ranks Elite Eight teams by championship chances, with discussion invited in comments.

via sbnation.com|
#elite-eight#final-four#march-madness
Elite Eight Sparks: Four Bold Predictions Shaping the Final Four Run
sports14 days ago

Elite Eight Sparks: Four Bold Predictions Shaping the Final Four Run

The piece lays out four bold Elite Eight predictions: Arizona will outpace Purdue by pushing tempo and tightening defense to pull away; Iowa is poised for a Cinderella run with an upset of Illinois; Duke edges UConn in a guard-driven duel to advance to a second straight Final Four; Michigan overmatches Tennessee with a strong frontcourt and deep bench to reach the Final Four.

via si.com|
#college-basketball#elite-eight#final-four
Karaban Sparks UConn in Sweet 16 Clash with Michigan State
sports14 days ago

Karaban Sparks UConn in Sweet 16 Clash with Michigan State

UConn looks to advance past Michigan State in a tight Sweet 16 clash at Capital One Arena, anchored by Alex Karaban’s inside-out scoring surge and the Huskies’ ability to counter MSU’s rugged interior defense. Karaban is projected to eclipse 13.5 points, while MSU’s defense could slow Connecticut’s offense, making Karaban the key focal point. The piece highlights Karaban Over 13.5 points as the best bet, and also outlines a same-game parlay around MSU +2 and other prop bets; tip-off is 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS.

via Covers.com|
#alex-karaban#march-madness#michigan-state-spartans
Friday’s Sweet 16: Four Blue-Blood Showdowns Set Elite Eight Stakes
sports-college-basketball15 days ago

Friday’s Sweet 16: Four Blue-Blood Showdowns Set Elite Eight Stakes

Friday’s NCAA men’s Sweet 16 features four marquee bets: No. 1 Duke vs No. 5 St. John’s (7:10 p.m. ET) where Duke’s defense aims to slow St. John’s hot shooting; No. 1 Michigan vs No. 4 Alabama (7:30 p.m. ET) pitting Michigan’s balanced attack against Alabama’s high-octane scoring; No. 2 UConn vs No. 3 Michigan State (9:45 p.m. ET) a clash of size/experience versus playmaking in East Lansing; and No. 2 Iowa State vs No. 6 Tennessee (10:10 p.m. ET) a potential back-and-forth featuring Tennessee’s offense against Iowa State’s efficiency. Key storylines include injury/status notes (e.g., Duke’s Ngongba and Tennessee’s Joshua Jefferson) and depth rotations, plus up to 23 players from The Athletic’s top 100 prospects potentially suiting up as teams chase a spot in the Elite Eight.

via The New York Times|
#duke#march-madness#ncaa-basketball
Sweet 16 Preview: Cinderella Texas Faces Purdue, Plus Four Big Showdowns
sports15 days ago

Sweet 16 Preview: Cinderella Texas Faces Purdue, Plus Four Big Showdowns

Sweet 16 action features four marquee matchups—No. 2 Purdue vs No. 11 Texas; No. 4 Nebraska vs No. 9 Iowa; No. 1 Arizona vs No. 4 Arkansas; and No. 2 Houston vs No. 3 Illinois—highlighting Texas’s Cinderella run from the First Four, Purdue’s guard and inside game, Arizona’s defense against Arkansas’s high-powered offense, and a veteran-coach duel as teams vie for a Final Four berth.

via CNN|
#college-basketball#march-madness#ncaa-basketball
Siena's Cinderella Run Ends in Duke's Late Surge
sports16 days ago

Siena's Cinderella Run Ends in Duke's Late Surge

Siena led Duke by 11 at halftime, but a 13-second sequence—missed dunk opportunities followed by two Duke dunks—swung momentum and helped the top-seeded Blue Devils rally to win. The injury-plagued Saints fought with their Iron Five, delivering a memorable March Madness moment before falling short, as coach Gerry McNamara faced questions about the program's future and a potential roster reset.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cinderella-story#duke-blue-devils#march-madness