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After hospitalization from allergic reaction, Elliot Cadeau rejoins Michigan teammates at Final Four

Elliot Cadeau is feeling fine and with his Michigan teammates in Indianapolis. The point guard suffered an allergic reaction as the team was departing for the airport from Crisler Center at a fan event in advance of the Final Four. He was taken to the hospital from there and did not fly with the Wolverines. On Thursday, a staff member drove Cadeau to Lucas Oil Stadium. (MLive.com)

Jon Scheyer, Grant Hill and Duke's radio announcer had incredible reactions to UConn's buzzer-beater

In the course of 10 seconds, everything changed for Duke on Sunday night. The UConn Huskies' tough defense, Cayden Boozer’s tipped pass and Braylon Mullins’ 3-pointer completely flipped the game and stunned the Blue Devils. Given the hectic nature of that sequence, there were a number of stunned reactions from those connected to Duke. (Yahoo! Sports)

Bill Self returning to Kansas for 24th season

Bill Self is returning to Kansas for year No. 24 as the head men's basketball coach of the Jayhawks. A little over a week after Self opened the door to a potential retirement, the KU coach announced he will continue to lead the program for the 2026-27 campaign. Self will enter next season with over 600 wins to his name as the leader of the KU program. (247 Sports)

Michigan says Elliot Cadeau receiving medical treatment

Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau is receiving medical attention for a possible allergic reaction before traveling to Indianapolis for the Final Four, the team said Wednesday. Detroit radio station WWJ 950 posted a video Wednesday of a covered individual being wheeled out of Michigan's player development center on a gurney and loaded into an ambulance. (ESPN)

Pitt parts ways with men’s basketball assistants Tim O’Toole, Jason Capel

Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel might have been retained by athletic director Allen Greene — at least for 2025-26 — but early into the offseason, a pair of his assistants are being let go. Associate head coach Tim O’Toole and assistant Jason Capel, Jeff Capel’s younger brother, will not be retained for this upcoming season, a source confirmed on Tuesday. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Providence hires USF's Bryan Hodgson as new basketball coach

Providence has hired South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as its men's basketball coach. Hodgson joined the Friars after leading the Bulls to a 25-9 record, a bid to the NCAA tournament, and the American Conference regular-season and postseason titles in his lone season at USF. Hodgson will replace Kim English, who went 48-52 in three seasons at Providence. (ESPN)

Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara formally introduced as new Orange basketball coach

He became a legend as a player at Syracuse, helping the Orange to the program’s only national championship as a freshman in 2003. Now, his alma mater is banking on him becoming a legend on the sidelines. Syracuse University officials Monday formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program’s ninth head basketball coach. (Associated Press)

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Elliot Cadeau leads Michigan to Final Four

Elliot Cadeau exacted revenge on Alabama in one of two impressive performances that have returned Michigan to the Final Four. Meanwhile, Ian Jackson’s St. John’s team came two wins short, and Cade Tyson pursues a title on a much smaller stage. Cadeau combined for 25 points and 17 assists in Michigan's Midwest victories over Alabama and Tennessee. (Tar Heel Tribune)

NC State to hire Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey as next head men's basketball coach

NC State is set to hire Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey as its next head men's basketball coach. He would replace Will Wade, who left to return to LSU after one season with the Wolfpack. Gainey has been on Rick Barnes’ staff at Tennessee since 2021. He previously held that role at Marquette in 2020-21 after two seasons on the staff at Arizona. (On3.com)

UConn’s Braylon Mullins joins UNC's Seth Trimble in last-second Duke daggers

While UConn freshman Braylon Mullins joined UNC’s Seth Trimble in Duke nightmares for their last-second daggers, Sunday's collapse extended the Blue Devils’ championship-game drought. Duke hasn't reached the championship game since 2015. By contrast, UNC has played for the championship three times since then: 2016, 2017 (champions), and 2022. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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