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Did NIL kill the upset? Why this year's NCAA tournament could be chalkier than ever

Princeton carving up 4-seed UCLA with backdoor cuts in a first-round stunner. Bryce Drew burying a buzzer-beater that vaulted Valparaiso into March lore. The Saint Peter's Peacocks defying the odds of a 15-seed and prancing to the Elite Eight. These Cinderella stories helped a generation of American sports fans fall in love with March Madness. (ESPN.com)

How Offense-First Roster Construction Is Reshaping College Basketball

Roughly two-thirds of the way through the men's college basketball season, a statistical oddity seemed to be emerging: Nearly 50 teams were averaging more than 120 points per 100 possessions — the standard metric used to derive offensive efficiency — as the calendar turned from January to February. Intuitively, the number seemed extraordinarily high. (FOX Sports)

Wes Miller fired after five seasons as Cincinnati Bearcats basketball coach

Cincinnati has dismissed men's basketball coach Wes Miller. Miller spent five seasons leading the Bearcats, compiling a 100-75 record and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. He is owed a $9.9 million buyout, which may be negotiated down. Miller led UC to an 18-15 record in 2026 as Cincinnati struggled to manage injuries and off-court issues. (247 Sports)

A life-changing moment: Queens University in Charlotte has made it to March Madness for first time

Queens, one of the best-kept secrets in college basketball, is a secret no more. The Royals won the Atlantic Sun men’s basketball tournament Sunday afternoon by edging Central Arkansas in a thrilling overtime final, 98-93, in Jacksonville, Florida. “It’s a life-changing moment for us,” Queens head coach Grant Leonard said in a phone interview following the game. (MSN.com)

Arizona State not renewing coach Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons

Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons. Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini announced Wednesday that Hurley’s contract will not be renewed, hours after the Sun Devils’ blowout loss to No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. Hurley led the Sun Devils to the NCAA Tournament three times. (Associated Press)

An Ode to the Rollaway TV, the Original MVP of March Madness

Strapped to the cart, the box television was an escape from the grind of school and a gateway into March Madness. Once the power button was pressed, the TV hummed, followed by static as the teacher tried to figure out how to get the settings right for it to work properly. Approximately 3-5 students shouted instructions, too impatient to wait another minute. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

Ven-Allen Lubin says he has nothing against UNC

Did NC State forward Ven-Allen Lubin want to clear up any misconceptions about his exit from UNC? "I don’t want to clear it up right now at this moment,” he said in the hallway outside of the Wolfpack’s dressing room. “I spoke about it a little bit earlier in the season. It’s nothing I have against them; it’s just how the business and basketball works." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Syracuse Basketball to fire head coach Adrian Autry

Syracuse is expected to fire men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry The Orange went 49-48 in three seasons under Autry and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. Autry, who replaced Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim, showed early signs of promise in his first season, winning 20 games. However, the program followed up with back-to-back losing seasons. (On3.com)

Miami's perfect regular season is more than enough: RedHawks are an NCAA Tournament lock

Though overlooked, the rivalry between Miami University and the University of Ohio ranks among the fiercest and oldest in college basketball. Going into the hyped regular-season finale, the two had met 217 times dating to 1908. The 218th meeting took 218 points to determine a winner and by doing so, this game surpassed any and all previous battles. (CBS Sports)

Duke Guard Caleb Foster Suffers Fractured Foot

Duke point guard Caleb Foster has a fractured foot, according to head coach Jon Scheyer. "Caleb Foster suffered a fracture in his right foot and is out for the foreseeable future. He had surgery Sunday morning," Duke’s media release said. "Pat Ngongba II is out for the ACC Tournament with foot soreness. Hopeful for an NCAA Tournament return." (On3.com)

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