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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
Eight Teams Stand Out for the Cleanest 2026 Final Four Paths
sports24 days ago

Eight Teams Stand Out for the Cleanest 2026 Final Four Paths

A bracket-by-bracket analysis pinpoints eight teams with the strongest routes to the 2026 Final Four: Duke (No. 1 seed in the East), Michigan (No. 1 seed in the Midwest), Arizona (No. 2 overall seed in the West), Iowa State (No. 2 seed, Midwest), Florida (No. 1 seed, South), Houston (No. 2 seed), Arkansas (No. 4 seed), and UConn (No. 2 seed, East). The piece notes likely tough matchups within each region and also cites other teams—Gonzaga, Michigan State, Purdue, St. John’s, Vanderbilt—as viable but riskier paths.

via On3|
#bracket-analysis#college-basketball#duke
Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrest Prompts Campus Probe
college-basketball25 days ago

Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrest Prompts Campus Probe

The University of Alabama released a statement confirming guard Aden Holloway was arrested on first‑degree marijuana possession not for personal use (Class C felony) and failure to affix a tax stamp; authorities say more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash were recovered at his residence, and he has been removed from campus pending an Office of Student Conduct investigation before being released on bond. Holloway, Alabama's second-leading scorer at 16.8 PPG, helped the Tide earn a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face Hofstra in the first round, with a recent campus traffic stop also noted in the report.

via On3|
#aden-holloway#alabama#college-basketball
Iowa Draws Clemson in NCAA Tournament Opener
sports26 days ago

Iowa Draws Clemson in NCAA Tournament Opener

Iowa earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed in the South and will face eighth-seeded Clemson in Tampa on Friday at 5:50 p.m. CT (TNT). The Hawkeyes are 21-12 in their 30th NCAA appearance, while Clemson is 24-10. The bracket also features Florida as the top seed with Prairie View A&M and Lehigh as 16 seeds. Pre-tournament notes include Clemson's RJ Godfrey as leading scorer and Iowa's year-one head coach Ben McCollum's NCAA record; Iowa's last NCAA appearance was 2022-23. Tickets are limited and available via ncaatickets.com.

via Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics|
#clemson-tigers#iowa-hawkeyes#march-madness
Duke, Michigan, Arizona and Florida Lead No. 1 Seeds for 2026 NCAA Tournament
sports26 days ago

Duke, Michigan, Arizona and Florida Lead No. 1 Seeds for 2026 NCAA Tournament

Four teams—Duke, Michigan, Arizona and Florida—earned No. 1 seeds for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, with Duke the overall top seed in the East, Michigan in the Midwest, Arizona in the West and Florida in the South. The East will host its regional in Washington, D.C.; the West in San Jose; the Midwest in Chicago; and the South in Houston. Duke’s region includes No. 2 UConn, No. 3 Michigan State and No. 4 Kansas, while Arizona’s side features No. 2 Purdue, No. 3 Gonzaga and No. 4 Arkansas. Miami (Ohio) is a No. 11 seed in the Midwest First Four, facing SMU, with Oklahoma and Auburn among the first teams out.

via The New York Times|
#arizona#duke#florida
Iowa State’s Sweet 16 route takes shape in a stacked St. Louis pod
basketball26 days ago

Iowa State’s Sweet 16 route takes shape in a stacked St. Louis pod

Iowa State earned a No. 2 seed in St. Louis for the 2026 NCAA Tournament and opens against 15-seed Tennessee State, with a potential Sunday matchup against Kentucky or Santa Clara. The piece analyzes each foe’s strengths: Tennessee State features scoring guards Aaron Nkrumah and Travis Harper II and a high‑energy, turnover‑based defense; Kentucky brings athleticism and a high-powered offense led by Otega Oweh, Denzel Aberdeen, and Collin Chandler but inconsistent defense; Santa Clara boasts efficient offense and deep shooting (led by Christian Hammond) and strong floor spacing, plus solid ball security but less rim protection. Taken together, the article frames ISU’s path to the Sweet 16 as favorable if they navigate the first weekend against a trio of capable, up-tempo opponents in this pod.

via Cyclone Fanatic|
#basketball#college-basketball#iowa-state
Miami (Ohio) earns at-large bid as bubble chaos fades into the bracket
sports26 days ago

Miami (Ohio) earns at-large bid as bubble chaos fades into the bracket

Miami (Ohio) earned an at-large invitation to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 11 seed with a First Four date against SMU, despite going 31-0 in the regular season but never playing a quad-one game. The bubble was exceptionally weak, limiting true snubs, and the committee’s decision was viewed as largely correct. The pick may set a precedent for mid-majors pursuing at-large bids in the future, as other teams like Oklahoma, Auburn, San Diego State, and Indiana missed out while Miami capitalized on the overall bubble softness.

via SB Nation|
#at-large-bid#bubble#miami-ohio