UConn guard Jordan Hawkins participated in shootaround Saturday after missing the Huskies’ open practice Friday.… Continue Reading »
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Izzo: Mental health big driver of transfer waivers
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said he has “no faith” in the NCAA’s plan to limit the immediate eligibility exceptions for two-time transfers because players will continue to use issues such as mental health to earn waivers.… Continue Reading »
Sources: American targeting Simpkins as next HC
American is targeting George Mason assistant coach Duane Simpkins as the school’s next head coach, sources told ESPN on Saturday, with a deal expected to come together in the near future.… Continue Reading »
Miami’s Pack: NIL has ‘no effect’ in locker room
Miami men’s basketball star Nijel Pack, who has reportedly signed an $800,000 name, image and likeness deal, said the new laws have not created an atmosphere of jealousy in the locker room.… Continue Reading »
UConn’s Hawkins (illness) misses open practice
UConn guard Jordan Hawkins missed Friday’s open practice with an illness, though there is a belief that he will play Saturday against Miami in the Final Four.… Continue Reading »
NCAA Final Four cheat sheet: Will underdogs continue to prevail?
Doug Kezirian looks at each Final Four matchups and offers his top picks for this weekend’s action.… Continue Reading »
Betting tips for Final Four: Odds, upsets, predictions and top picks
Our betting analysts give their best advice on how to bet the men’s Final Four from Houston, Texas.… Continue Reading »
Texas Tech hires UNT’s McCasland as new coach
Grant McCasland, whose led North Texas to the NIT title while again leading the nation in scoring defense, has been hired as coach at Texas Tech.… Continue Reading »
NCAA tourney ratings dip after big first round
Cinderella teams make for great stories and busted brackets. They don’t necessarily make for great television ratings, though.… Continue Reading »
Semifinal picks and predictions: Why the Final Four is more exciting than you think
This has been a tournament like no other — and now we have a Final Four that’s as far from last year’s group as it gets. What will happen on Saturday night?… Continue Reading »