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Elisa Mevius, who helped Germany win its first Olympic basketball gold medal in Paris, is bringing her talents to UW-Green Bay. Despite battling injuries at Oregon, the standout guard is ready for a fresh start with the Phoenix.
Boston College has tapped two-time national championship coach Luke Murray to transform its men's basketball program. The UConn assistant brings over a decade of elite coaching experience to lead the Eagles.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
March Madness is getting bigger, bringing more schools into college basketball's biggest showcase and generating over $131 million in new revenue for member institutions. The expansion creates opportunities for 12 additional teams while strengthening financial support across college athletics.
The Michigan Wolverines claimed their first men's basketball national championship in 37 years with a thrilling victory over UConn. Coach Dusty May led the team to college basketball's biggest stage just one season after joining the program.
Grand Valley State University's women's basketball team just made history by winning their second consecutive NCAA Division II national championship. The Lakers' back-to-back victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania cements their place among college basketball's elite programs.
The University of Illinois basketball team made their first Final Four appearance in over two decades, finishing with 28 wins and capturing the hearts of thousands of fans. Though they fell to UConn in the championship game, the 2025-26 Illini created unforgettable memories and proved the program can compete at college basketball's highest level.
A 19-year-old from small-town New Zealand just celebrated winning America's biggest college basketball prize with the Michigan Wolverines. Oscar Goodman became only the second Kiwi man to win an NCAA title, days after Charlisse Leger-Walker became the first Kiwi woman to achieve the honor.
Eight top college basketball teams compete in Las Vegas this week for a $500,000 prize pool that goes directly to players. The tournament gives teams that missed March Madness another shot at glory while helping athletes benefit from their talents.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
The University of Houston basketball team's viral muscular physique isn't accidental. Their coach invested in a custom-built training facility that's redefining what college athletes can achieve.
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
For the first time in program history, UCLA's women's basketball team is one win away from a national championship after defeating Texas 51-44 in the semifinals. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday in a matchup that brings senior Gabriella Jaquez full circle against a team she's faced throughout her college career.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team claimed their first-ever NCAA championship with a historic 79-51 victory over South Carolina, capping an unforgettable season with just one loss. Five seniors played their final college game together, scoring every point in the tournament's most dominant defensive performance ever recorded.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg turned down a likely first-round NBA draft pick to return to college basketball, and it's paying off spectacularly. The 23-year-old just led the Wolverines to their 34th win with a dominant 23-point, 12-rebound performance against Alabama.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
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