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Star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. chose loyalty over the NBA, withdrawing from the draft to play his senior season at Michigan State. His decision keeps the Spartans in national championship contention and showcases the staying power of college basketball's development culture.
After 25 years turning Saint Mary's into a basketball powerhouse, Randy Bennett finally said yes to his hometown team. A sudden health crisis sent him to the hospital for 10 days, but now he's building Arizona State's comeback story.
College basketball's most exciting tournament is growing, giving 16 more teams a shot at March Madness glory. The expansion brings more chances for players to shine on the biggest stage in college hoops.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
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.
Former college basketball player Ben Bishop transformed his height and love of classic action movies into a thriving pro wrestling career. Seven years after attending his first independent show, he's become one of the most entertaining performers on the circuit.
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.
The University of Georgia basketball program just reunited with one of its own, hiring former Bulldog player Jonas Hayes as assistant coach. The move brings deep alumni ties and Atlanta recruiting connections back to Athens at a crucial moment for the program.
Legendary basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale, 86, announced his fifth cancer diagnosis but remains undefeated in his fight. The ESPN icon is facing melanoma with the same energy he's brought to decades of inspiring calls.
Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he's facing melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, but the 86-year-old college basketball icon says he feels "fantastic" and is ready to go five for five against cancer. After beating four previous cancer diagnoses and returning to broadcasting last year, Vitale is starting immunotherapy with his trademark optimism intact.
The Final Four's Most Outstanding Player is staying in Ann Arbor for one more year. Elliot Cadeau announced he's returning to Michigan for his senior season after leading the Wolverines on an unforgettable tournament run.
Hannah Hidalgo, the NCAA's defensive star who set a steals record and led dramatic tournament upsets, is coming back for her senior year at Notre Dame. The decision gives Fighting Irish fans one more season with a player UConn's Geno Auriemma calls the best point guard in women's college basketball.
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.
Michigan had its ugliest shooting night of the season in the national championship game but still beat UConn 69-61. The Wolverines proved that elite defense wins championships when offense disappears.
The Michigan Wolverines captured their first national championship since 1989, defeating UConn 69-63 in a defensive masterpiece. After a 37-year drought, the team that showed championship potential back in November finally claimed the crown they'd been chasing.
The University of Michigan basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship, sparking joyful celebrations across Ann Arbor as students, alumni, and fans united to welcome the Wolverines home. The historic win created a week of community-wide festivities that showcased the power of sports to bring people together.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team claimed its second national championship in program history, defeating UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis. The Wolverines finished with a program-record 37 wins and brought the Big Ten its first national title in 26 years.
The Michigan Wolverines claimed their first men's basketball national championship in decades, powered by five transfers who came together to make history. Coach Dusty May handed the trophy to fans, declaring "this trophy is yours."
Michigan just won the 2026 NCAA basketball championship despite playing their ugliest game all season. The Wolverines proved championships aren't always won with flash, beating UConn 69-63 with grit and defense when their shots wouldn't fall.
Michigan's Wolverines clinched their second national championship with a gritty 69-63 victory over UConn, ending a 37-year drought for the storied program. The triumph gives the school what even the legendary Fab Five couldn't deliver.
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