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Greg McDermott retires as Creighton coach: Top assistant Alan Huss set to lead Bluejays program

Bad final year aside, Greg McDermott leaves as the most accomplished coach in program history. In addition to overseeing Creighton's valuable upgrade from the Missouri Valley to the Big East in the early 2010s, McDermott coached 11 NCAA Tournament-level teams at Creighton and made two Sweet 16s (2021, 2024) along with an Elite Eight (2023). (CBS Sports)

Justin Gainey vows to make toughness the foundation of NC State basketball reset

Several weeks of emotional whiplash for NC State men's basketball have steadied, thanks to a familiar figure. Justin Gainey was a dependable starter in Raleigh during his playing days. When he was introduced to the media Wednesday as a committed devotee to his alma mater, it was a serving of comfort food for the hungry Wolfpack in need of a reset. (WRAL.com)

‘A wizard in the portal’: Elliot Cadeau guides Michigan to a National Championship

As is his philosophy, Dusty May focused on the upside. The passing, the vision, the play-making. He knew Elliot Cadeau’s shrewdness could unlock what he wanted Michigan to be. But first, he had to make a call. “I coached Sean May years ago in AAU basketball, so I called Sean, and he gave me all the intel and everything on the background,” May said postgame. (UM Hoops)

DeCourcy: As retirement from Sporting News approaches, here's my Top 10 Final Four memories

This week’s trip to Indianapolis will be the 30th I’ve worked for America’s oldest sports publication. It will be the last for me as a full-time employee at SN. I will be retiring from my position as Senior Writer in July. I will carry with me so many memories from the Final Fours I wrote about for SN, and the half-dozen I was privileged to work before arriving here. (Sporting News)

'One Shining Moment': How the iconic song became the theme to the NCAA tournament highlight montage

David Barrett's inspiration for the song that has become the anthem for the NCAA tournament was a beautiful waitress, a clumsy pick-up attempt, and the dominance of Larry Bird in his prime. A few minutes after he'd performed at the Varsity Inn in East Lansing in 1986, Barrett ordered a beer when the most attractive waitress in the bar sat beside him. (Yahoo! Sports)

Nate Oats signs contract extension with Alabama to make him one of NCAA's highest-paid coaches

Nate Oats has signed a contract extension with Alabama men’s basketball, Alabama announced Sunday. The deal will make him one of the top-five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Because the deal hasn’t been approved yet, contract details have not been revealed. The decision to retain Oats comes at a time where the North Carolina job is open. (On3.com)

Geno Auriemma loses it: UConn's previously perfect season ends with coach's legacy-damaging meltdown

Last week in Texas, during the Regionals of the women's NCAA Tournament, I asked Geno Auriemma and his UConn players about how they prepare for adversity, considering how little they had faced this season. On Friday in Phoenix, South Carolina gave UConn a season's worth of adversity in one game and ended the Huskies' quest for a 13th title. (CBS Sports)

Wake Forest star Juke Harris to enter Transfer Portal and NBA Draft

Wake Forest just took the hit they just could not afford to take. Star wing Juke Harris announced per Instagram this afternoon that he would be placing his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal, which officially opens next week. A Second-Team All-ACC selection this year, Harris also started having his name pop up in the First Round of mocks for the NBA Draft. (Demon Deacon Digest)

2026 Final Four: What you need to know for Arizona-Michigan and UConn-Illinois men's semifinal games

The last four teams standing in the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament are all among the top 12 seeds. On one side of the bracket, UConn looks to win its third national title in four seasons while Illinois is in search of the school’s first national championship. On the other side, Arizona and Michigan meet as the lone top seeds remaining in the tournament. (Yahoo! Sports)

Every angle and reaction of Braylon Mullins’ incredible game winner against Duke

Braylon Mullins hit the shot heard around the basketball world Sunday, swishing a 35-footer with 0.3 seconds to put UConn ahead of Duke 73-72 and send the Huskies to their eighth Final Four. For a program with a history of legendary March moments, this one may take the cake. No other UConn buzzer-beater had higher stakes or against better competition. (The UConn Blog)

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