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McKenney Returns to Michigan, Poised for Bigger Role Next Season

Michigan freshman Trey McKenney is returning for his sophomore season after averaging 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 22.1 minutes per game as a freshman and earning All-Big Ten Freshman honors. He drilled 12 threes in the NCAA Tournament, including a clutch late shot against UConn, and is expected to inhabit a larger role in 2026-27. He’s the second Wolverine to announce a return, joining starting point guard Elliot Cadeau.

via UM Hoops.com|

#big-ten #college-basketball #michigan

sports2 days ago•57 min saved

Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn

Michigan’s 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship drew 18.3 million viewers (8.8 rating) across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, down modestly in rating but up in viewers from last year, making it the most-watched title game since 2019 and the second straight cable-exclusive final to rise year over year. Nielsen’s new Big Data methodology complicates year-to-year comparisons, but the broader tournament still averaged 10.9 million viewers per window, up 7% from 2025.

via Sports Media Watch|

#cable-tv-ratings #march-madness-ratings #michigan-wolverines

sports11 days ago•7 min saved

Duke's Scheyer-era postseason pattern persists as UConn stuns in Capital One Arena

Duke led by as many as 19 but let the game slip and fell 73-72 to UConn in the Final Four, marking the third straight postseason collapse under coach Jon Scheyer. The loss underscores a familiar pattern despite Scheyer rebuilding the program with a star freshman core and ACC titles, highlighted by Cayden Boozer's late turnover and Braylon Mullins' buzzer-beater three. While the season showcased progress, the questions now center on late-game adjustments and whether Duke should lean more on experience to finally win it all.

via The New York Times|

#duke-blue-devils #jon-scheyer #march-madness

sports11 days ago•13 min saved

Unforgettable non-title classics: 25 years of NCAA tournament drama

Sports Illustrated ranks the 25 most memorable NCAA tournament games from 2000–2025 that did not decide the national champion, highlighting buzzer-beaters, upsets and late-game heroics across Final Four, Elite Eight, Sweet 16 and earlier rounds. Highlights include UNC–Duke (2022) and Gonzaga–UCLA (2021) in the Final Four, Wisconsin’s upset of Kentucky (2015), Virginia–Purdue (2019) in overtime, UMBC’s historic 2018 upset, and the 2025 Duke–Houston Final Four, among others; the piece notes that 2026 games were not considered.

via Sports Illustrated|

#buzzer-beater #college-basketball #march-madness

sports11 days ago•11 min saved

Braylon Mullins Headlines the Improbable March Madness Shots Countdown

A Sports Illustrated piece ranks 12 of the NCAA tournament’s most shocking shots, highlighting Braylon Mullins’s 35-foot game-winner against Duke at No. 7 and weighing factors like surprise, impact, and drama; the list spans legendary buzzer-beaters and could shift as the season concludes.

via Sports Illustrated|

#braylon-mullins #buzzer-beaters #march-madness

sports11 days ago•12 min saved

No. 1 Seeds South Carolina, Texas Advance to 2026 Final Four

South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 to reach a sixth straight Final Four, led by Joyce Edwards with 24 points, and will face UConn in Phoenix after last season’s title-game rematch. In the other Elite Eight, Texas routed Michigan 77-41 to reach back-to-back Final Fours, with Madison Booker scoring 19 and Rori Harmon dishing 13 assists as they prepare to meet UCLA in Phoenix.

via CBS Sports|

#final-four #ncaa-tournament #south-carolina

sports11 days ago•1 min saved

Michigan Punks Tennessee in Elite Eight; Pearl's Remark Backfires

Michigan hammered Tennessee by 33 in the Elite Eight, validating its NCAA run and turning Bruce Pearl’s “one team Michigan couldn't punk” comment into a punchline. The Wolverines now head to the Final Four after four tournament wins with an average margin of 22.5 points, including a 21-0 run sparked by Yaxel Lendeborg early in the game, as Arizona looms next.

via GBMWolverine|

#basketball #bruce-pearl #michigan-wolverines

sports11 days ago•12 min saved

South Carolina and Texas Clinch 2026 Final Four Berths

South Carolina rolled past TCU 78-52 to reach their sixth straight Final Four, earning a Friday rematch with top seed UConn in Phoenix. Texas crushed Michigan 77-41 to advance to back-to-back Final Fours and will face UCLA. Joyce Edwards led SC with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Madison Booker paced Texas with 19 points and Rori Harmon flirted with a triple-double with 13 assists.

via cbssports.com|

#final-four #ncaa-tournament #south-carolina

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Smith: UNC’s 19-point NCAA collapse outsized Duke’s last-second heartbreak

Stephen A. Smith argues UNC’s 19-point first-round collapse to VCU in the NCAA Tournament was worse than Duke’s Elite Eight defeat to UConn, noting it cost Hubert Davis his job and had greater implications for UNC’s program, while Duke’s loss was painful but didn’t threaten its coaching future.

via On3|

#duke #hubert-davis #ncaa-tournament

sports11 days ago•7 min saved

Michigan Tops Final Four Championship Odds After Elite Eight Victory

Michigan leads the four remaining Final Four teams (Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, UConn) in national championship chances after the Elite Eight, with its top-tier defense and interior play giving the Wolverines the edge; Arizona sits No. 2 thanks to a dominant inside game and strong backcourt, Illinois is No. 3 due to skilled-size frontcourt and Wagler’s ascent, and UConn ranks No. 4, aided by elite coaching and defensive prowess but needing more reliable outside shooting.

via SB Nation|

#championship-odds #college-basketball #final-four

college-basketball11 days ago•2 min saved

Duke Faces a Major Roster Redesign After Elite Eight Defeat

Duke’s Elite Eight loss to UConn ends their 2026 run and kicks off a pivotal offseason: Cameron Boozer is poised to enter the NBA draft (potential No. 1 pick), while the futures of Sarr, Ngongba II and Isaiah Evans remain uncertain; Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, Nik Khamenia and Darren Harris are expected back to provide experience. A powerhouse recruiting class (Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr., Bryson Howard, Maxime Meyer) arrives to reshape the roster, with the option to add a transfer if needed depending on NBA decisions.

via Bleacher Report|

#college-basketball #duke #nba-draft

business12 days ago•4 min saved

Jordan’s Furniture Bets on UConn Run, Promising Free Furniture if Both Teams Reach the Finals

Jordan’s Furniture ran a promo offering free furniture to customers who bought items Jan. 20–Mar. 1 if both UConn men’s and women’s teams reach the national championship games. After Sunday’s wins by the women over Notre Dame and the men over Duke, UConn is one win away from the finals, potentially triggering the payout for four customers. The retailer has insured the potential cost, a tactic it previously used in a 2007 World Series promotion that cost about $30 million and generated publicity and sales. The women’s team faces the winner of South Carolina vs. TCU and the men play Illinois next as the promotion nears its outcome.

via New York Post|

#business #insurance #jordans-furniture

sports12 days ago•7 min saved

Michigan vs. Arizona: The Real Final Four Showdown That Could Decide the Title

Pat Forde argues that Michigan vs. Arizona is the marquee Final Four matchup and the de facto national championship, with UConn and Illinois earning their berths through tough, high‑level wins. The piece emphasizes the teams’ dominant margins, historic semifinal precedents, the Big Ten drought context, and the appeal of European big men fueling the rosters.

via Sports Illustrated|

#arizona #college-basketball #final-four

sports12 days ago•6 min saved

Final Four Frenzy: Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois Ready for Indy

The Final Four is set in Indianapolis with Arizona and Michigan widely seen as the frontrunners and UConn and Illinois able to challenge. The Elite Eight produced a Duke collapse and a late Huskies rally, setting up a semifinal pairing of Arizona vs. Michigan and Illinois vs. UConn. Arizona rode a dominant 48-26 second half to beat Purdue, Michigan crushed Tennessee, Illinois weathered Iowa in a slow-paced, efficient win, and UConn erased a big deficit to stun Duke. With no Cinderella story among the four, the weekend promises high‑level basketball and potential rematches en route to a memorable final.

via The New York Times|

#college-basketball #final-four #illinois

sports12 days ago•4 min saved

Michigan Cruises to Final Four with Elite Eight Win Over Tennessee

Michigan rolled to a 95-62 Elite Eight victory over Tennessee in Chicago, using a 21-0 run and a 48-26 halftime lead to punch its ninth Final Four berth and set a date with Arizona in Indianapolis.

via University of Michigan Athletics|

#basketball #final-four #michigan