Auriemma says he felt 'dumb' for the way exchange with Staley played out following Final Four game
Read full article: Auriemma says he felt 'dumb' for the way exchange with Staley played out following Final Four gameA little more than a month after Geno Auriemma’s UConn women’s basketball team’s title bid ended with a Final Four loss to South Carolina, Auriemma reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
Read full article: NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next seasonThe NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season.
Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments
Read full article: Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournamentsThe Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation
Read full article: NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduationThe Associated Press has learned an NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process.
Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois
Read full article: Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and IllinoisMichigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years.
Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
Read full article: Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game
Read full article: UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title gameUConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night.
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
Read full article: Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over ArizonaMichigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel.
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four win
Read full article: Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four winMichigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 11 points while playing just 14 minutes due to ankle and knee injuries in Saturday's 91-73 win over Arizona in the Final Four.
South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA
Read full article: South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLADawn Staley and South Carolina are back in a familiar place, reaching the NCAA championship game for the fourth time in five years.
South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
Read full article: South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streakTa’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game.
Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
Read full article: Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
UH Freshman Kingston Flemings earns AP All-America honor ahead of NCAA March Madness debut
Read full article: UH Freshman Kingston Flemings earns AP All-America honor ahead of NCAA March Madness debutFlemings leads Houston in scoring as Cougars get set to make a run in the NCAA Tournament and a return to the Final Four.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Read full article: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pickDuke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.
Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's poll
Read full article: Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's pollFlorida is a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.
Before you yell “WHOSE HOUSE?!”: Here’s your guide to UH basketball 🏀🐾
Read full article: Before you yell “WHOSE HOUSE?!”: Here’s your guide to UH basketball 🏀🐾Whether you’re a ride-or-die Coog or just watching because your group chat said “this one’s big,” we’ve got you covered. Before tipoff, here’s your crash course in Houston Hoops — so you can yell at the TV with purpose.
UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021
Read full article: UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship.
Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injured
Read full article: Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injuredWomen’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
Basketball fans soak in Alamo City as Houston Cougars head to national championship
Read full article: Basketball fans soak in Alamo City as Houston Cougars head to national championshipCougar pride resonated throughout San Antonio as fans celebrated the Houston Cougars’ big win. Many spent the day enjoying the city’s sights with family, friends, and fellow supporters.
Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness
Read full article: Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March MadnessWhoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whoever spends the most money — or amasses the best collection of big names from the transfer portal — clearly never checked out Houston.
‘Don’t sleep on Houston:’ Coogs advance to National Championship after impressive comeback against Duke in Final Four
Read full article: ‘Don’t sleep on Houston:’ Coogs advance to National Championship after impressive comeback against Duke in Final FourCoogs take down Duke University during nail-biting Final Four in San Antonio 70-67, advance to National Championships.
12-year-old Houston Cougars fan battling autoimmune disease gifted tickets to Final Four game
Read full article: 12-year-old Houston Cougars fan battling autoimmune disease gifted tickets to Final Four game12-year-old Jace Abarca has been fighting a chronic autoimmune disease, but thanks to the support of the University of Houston team and coaches, he got the surprise of a lifetime: tickets to Saturday night's game!
Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March Madness
Read full article: Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March MadnessAuburn and Florida are the last two standing of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams that made the NCAA Tournament.
Houston Cougars’ watch parties may meet rain: Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s storm system
Read full article: Houston Cougars’ watch parties may meet rain: Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s storm systemSaturday storm system may bring showers and storms during Final Four Watch Party
University of Houston release spectator bus schedule: Over 700 students expected to attend Final Four in San Antonio
Read full article: University of Houston release spectator bus schedule: Over 700 students expected to attend Final Four in San AntonioAre you heading to San Antonio this weekend to support the Houston Coogs?
Where to watch the Final Four in Houston this weekend
Read full article: Where to watch the Final Four in Houston this weekendThe Houston Cougars are headed to the Final Four this weekend! If you're not going to San Antonio to watch them in person, here are some spots around town you can visit and watch! Let us know where you're missing the game.
Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness
Read full article: Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March MadnessChloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending national champion South Carolina reached the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50.
Duke's great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four with an 85-65 win over Alabama
Read full article: Duke's great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four with an 85-65 win over AlabamaDuke’s stream of NBA-ready standouts used smothering defense and other options on offense to paper over Cooper Flagg’s rough shooting night and lift the Blue Devils to the program’s 18th Final Four with an 85-65 victory over Alabama.
Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke
Read full article: Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at DukeJeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke.
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
Read full article: South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA nextSouth Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll.
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
Read full article: UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done playerUConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest title run.
18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
Read full article: 18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 yearsSouth Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary seasonSouth Carolina, Iowa and UConn have finished atop the final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll of the season.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina
Read full article: Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South CarolinaCaitlin Clark scored 30 points in her final collegiate game but it wasn't enough as the Hawkeyes fell just short of an NCAA championship for a second straight year.
Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flying
Read full article: Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flyingIn the 15 minutes before Alabama makes its first Final Four appearance in school history, there probably won’t be many warm and fuzzy moments in the locker room.
NC State's Keatts wears tributes to ACC title, Final Four runs with custom add-ons to his shoes
Read full article: NC State's Keatts wears tributes to ACC title, Final Four runs with custom add-ons to his shoesNorth Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts’ shoes say everything about the Wolfpack’s improbable Final Four run.
At Final Four, NC State big man Burns says no, he has no plans on playing football
Read full article: At Final Four, NC State big man Burns says no, he has no plans on playing footballNorth Carolina State big man DJ Burns Jr. sees himself as a center on the basketball court, not a pulling guard on the football field.
After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night
Read full article: After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of nightDefending national champion UConn finally touched down in Arizona for the Final Four at 3:15 a.m. Thursday after a long delay and a red-eye flight.
Women's Final Four ticket on resale market selling for average of $2,300, twice as much as for men
Read full article: Women's Final Four ticket on resale market selling for average of $2,300, twice as much as for menThe average price paid for a ticket on the resale market this week was twice as high for the NCAA women’s Final Four compared with that for the men’s semifinals.
Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final Four
Read full article: Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final FourAziaha James made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament since 1998, beating top-seeded Texas 76-66.
Source: Jamal Shead to play in second half as Houston Cougars continue game against Duke
Read full article: Source: Jamal Shead to play in second half as Houston Cougars continue game against DukeAfter spraining his ankle midway through the first half, Jamal Shead is “going to give it a go” a source told KPRC2.
Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final Four
Read full article: Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final FourCaitlin Clark has been invited to the USA Basketball national team training camp during the Final Four in Cleveland, contingent on Iowa’s season being over.
Mayor Turner responds to ‘classless comments’ after Gov. Lamont calls Houston ‘butt ugly’ during Final Four
Read full article: Mayor Turner responds to ‘classless comments’ after Gov. Lamont calls Houston ‘butt ugly’ during Final FourHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner sharply responded to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont after he called Houston “butt ugly” during 2023 Final Four.
A NASA astronaut sang the national anthem before the NCAA championship game, but who is she?
Read full article: A NASA astronaut sang the national anthem before the NCAA championship game, but who is she?Arcadia, California native Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Ph.D., began working as a NASA astronaut in 1998.
UConn won their 5th NCAA National Championship. See how the team, celebrities and fans celebrated!
Read full article: UConn won their 5th NCAA National Championship. See how the team, celebrities and fans celebrated!The UConn Huskies delivered one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, bringing home its fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State.
And then there were 2: San Diego State to face UConn tonight for the men’s NCAA National Championship title
Read full article: And then there were 2: San Diego State to face UConn tonight for the men’s NCAA National Championship titleWith every sweet victory and sour defeat, the paths of each team have led to the Men’s Final Four Championship this Monday.
Man allegedly impersonates police officer to get into Final Four music festival
Read full article: Man allegedly impersonates police officer to get into Final Four music festivalA man has been charged after allegedly impersonating a police officer to gain access to the Final Four music festival held in downtown Houston this weekend.
‘Human trafficking is going to happen’: The darker side of sporting events ahead of the Final Four
Read full article: ‘Human trafficking is going to happen’: The darker side of sporting events ahead of the Final FourIn the first two months of 2023, Houston police made 298 arrests dealing with prostitution, purchasing prostitution, and human trafficking. With hundreds of thousands of fans expected in the Bayou City through Monday during the NCAA Final Four, advocates and law enforcement are gearing up for human trafficking cases.
Mayor Turner officially debuts players participating in 2023 HBCU All-Star Game
Read full article: Mayor Turner officially debuts players participating in 2023 HBCU All-Star GameMayor Sylvester Turner will be leading the exciting charge of officially debuting the 24 players who will be a part of the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game.
How Final Four fans can get around easier ahead of big basketball weekend in Houston
Read full article: How Final Four fans can get around easier ahead of big basketball weekend in HoustonMETRO will kick off its Final Four Fever and recognize hundreds of volunteers who will serve as event ambassadors during the four-day weekend.
HSI Houston warns fans to be aware of counterfeit merchandise, tickets during 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four
Read full article: HSI Houston warns fans to be aware of counterfeit merchandise, tickets during 2023 NCAA Men’s Final FourAs the city of Houston prepares to host the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four from March 31 through April 3, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is cautioning fans to be on the lookout for fake NCAA merchandise and tickets to Final Four games.
WATCH LIVE: Houston’s Mayor to award NCAA and Houston Local Organizing Committee with citywide proclamation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Houston’s Mayor to award NCAA and Houston Local Organizing Committee with citywide proclamationMarch 31 - April 3, 2023 to be commemorated as Men’s Final Four Week.
Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St
Read full article: Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio StElizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final.
NCAA Final Four in Houston: What to know before you go as thousands expected to attend
Read full article: NCAA Final Four in Houston: What to know before you go as thousands expected to attendMayor Sylvester Turner, along with officials with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Houston Police Department and other organizations are teaming up to prepare the city for the upcoming 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament at NRG Stadium.
Final Four safety: Mothers Against Drunk Driving team up with AAA Texas, HPD to warn drivers ahead of NCAA tournament
Read full article: Final Four safety: Mothers Against Drunk Driving team up with AAA Texas, HPD to warn drivers ahead of NCAA tournamentMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) teamed up with AAA Texas and the Houston Police Department Monday to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk and impaired driving.
UH Cougars surprise ‘lead ball boy’ Jace Abarca with trip to Kansas City for Sweet 16 game
Read full article: UH Cougars surprise ‘lead ball boy’ Jace Abarca with trip to Kansas City for Sweet 16 gameThe cougar roster is a tight-knit group and they also have another member of the University of Houston family they are close with.
THE BIG STAGE: A look at the public, private school storylines
Read full article: THE BIG STAGE: A look at the public, private school storylinesThe UIL and TAPPS postseason is coming to a point. The TAPPS State Weekend starts Friday, while the Regional Finals for UIL will determine the State’s Final Four.