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Men


Championship Moment: Kyle Church from Charlotte walk-on to the big stage

Championship Moment: Kyle Church from Charlotte walk-on to the big stage

  • From Charlotte 49ers Athletics

Kyle Church began his college basketball career as a walk-on for the Charlotte 49ers. Monday he helped cut down the nets after his Michigan Wolverines won the title. He is the team's general manager.

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

  • Associated Press

North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program. 

Carolina hires former NBA Coach Michael Malone, three players in the Portal

Carolina hires former NBA Coach Michael Malone, three players in the Portal

  • USA Today Network

CHAPEL HILL — Michael Malone will be the next UNC men’s basketball coach.

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

  • Erick Smith and Paul Myerberg USA TODAY

We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

Michigan Wolverines Win National Championship 69-63 vs. UConn

  • SportsGrid

Michigan Wolverines clinched the title over UConn 69-63, with Elliot Cadeau scoring 19 points and snagging MOP honors. Donnie and Joe recap the action.

Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

  • EDDIE PELLS Associated Press

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

  • EDDIE PELLS Associated Press

UConn can cement dynasty status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty

    UConn can cement dynasty status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

    One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

    One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

      The Connecticut Huskies and Michigan Wolverines dominated in their Final Four games to reach the NCAA men's basketball national championship game.

      Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

      Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

        INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.

        UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

        UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

          UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday. 

          Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State's fanbase

          Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State's fanbase

            Justin Gainey has vowed to bring toughness and stability back to N.C. State after his alma mater suddenly had a coaching vacancy for the second year in a row.

            It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion

            It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion

              Indiana’s 1976 team made history — and 50 years later, no one has matched it. Here’s how the Hoosiers stayed perfect.

              UConn carries an 18-game win streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

              UConn carries an 18-game win streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

                When Connecticut makes it past the opening weekend of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Huskies are almost impossible to stop.

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Until recently, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards. Now he's a part of NCAA Tournament lore.

                What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

                What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

                With the Final Four set, attention turns to whether talent or experience will be the deciding factor in which teams advance to the title game.

                National Championship Odds Analysis: Michigan Leads the Pack

                National Championship Odds Analysis: Michigan Leads the Pack

                Michigan leads as the championship favorite, with Yaxel Lindenborg leading the way. Kevin Walsh joins to explain why he believes they are the rightful favorite.

                Did Braylon Mullins have the greatest March Madness game-winner ever?

                Did Braylon Mullins have the greatest March Madness game-winner ever?

                UCONN's Braylon Mullins hit the biggest shot of his life to beat Duke and send the Huskies to the Final Four. But is it the greatest game-winner ever?

                March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

                March Madness: Here's what to watch from each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

                Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

                Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

                Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down net as Michigan heads to Final Four

                Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg cuts down the nets in Chicago after Michigan beat Tennessee to advance to the Final Four on March 29, 2026.

                Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

                Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

                All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum at UConn. And somebody has to be play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” That role belongs to Illinois.

                Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

                Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

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                7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft

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                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

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                March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches' challenges are changing the game

                March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches' challenges are changing the game

                A new coach's challenge rule has changed college basketball this season. The impact is also being seen in the NCAA tournaments.

                It's Wes Miller time for Charlotte 49ers basketball

                It's Wes Miller time for Charlotte 49ers basketball

                North Carolina native Wes Miller was introduced as the news men's basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers. The former Tar Heel spoke to supporters and media at Halton Arena Wednesday.

                Will Wade one and done at NC State, has eyes on LSU reunion. What we know

                Will Wade made a lot of promises a year ago, when N.C. State introduced him as its new head men’s basketball coach. The Wolfpack would finish in the top half of the ACC, he said. The Pack would make the NCAA Tournament, and improve on last season’s results. He promised a model of consistency, stability and loyalty for years to come. He checked the first three items off that list: A ...

                March Madness: Here's one thing to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field

                March Madness: Here's one thing to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field

                Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

                North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons

                North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons

                North Carolina and men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis have parted ways after five seasons leading the tradition-rich program. The school announced the decision Tuesday night, saying it had made “a leadership change” to end Davis’ tenure as successor to retired Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams. That run featured multiple high points, but also wild swings of results. The final blow was Thursday's first-round loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead for the biggest first-round comeback in tournament history.

                Which teams will reach the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament?

                Which teams will reach the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament?

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                Wes Miller named new Charlotte 49ers basketball coach

                Wes Miller named new Charlotte 49ers basketball coach

                CHARLOTTE — Charlotte has turned to a familiar name in North Carolina basketball circles to lead its men’s program.

                Charlotte Athletic Director Kevin White announced Monday that Wes Miller has been hired as the 49ers’ head coach, becoming the 15th leader in program history.

                Biggest surprises of March Madness opening weekend

                Biggest surprises of March Madness opening weekend

                The opening weekend of March Madness delivered major surprises, with underdogs advancing and top seeds facing early challenges.

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