March Madness News

Murray has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach with UConn, helping lead the Huskies to back-to-back national championships.

Some jobs are simply too big to ignore, and the vacancy atop North Carolina's men's basketball program is proving to be exactly that for coaches in the NCAA Tournament.

Earlier this week it was revealed that the 38-year-old has left South Florida to take over as Providence's new men's head coach , just days after USF was eliminated from March Madness.

The decision comes just under a year after the Tar Heels inked Davis to an extension through 2030, only to remove him from the job after a first-round exit in March Madness at the hands of VCU

Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack tore into the NCAA selection committee after the Orange suffered a 98-45 defeat to the reigning champions in the second round of March Madness.

It's common for the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team to blow out opponents. But on Monday, they beat up on historical rivals Syracuse thanks to an un-common solution.

Stunning sports reporter Talia Baia suffered her 'worst heartbreak yet' after the Florida Gators were stunned by Iowa in a 73-72 thriller, knocking them out of March Madness.

Kansas coach Bill Self is facing an uncertain future following his Jayhawks' season-ending loss to St. John's on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. 'I've gone through some stuff off the court,' he said.

Comedian and acting icon Bill Murray watched on with bated breath in Philadelphia as the UConn Huskies outlasted a resilient effort from UCLA in the second round of March Madness.

Fiery Maryland coach Brenda Frese was seen screaming in the face of star player Oluchi Okananwa in a passionate moment during their March Madness loss to North Carolina.

There will be a new national champion in college basketball in 2026 after No. 1 seed Florida was knocked off on Saturday night by the nine-seed Iowa Hawkeyes in a 73-72 stunner in Tampa.

After letting a 14 point lead slip out of their grasp, St. John's guard Dylan Darling hit a last-second shot to beat four-seed Kansas to book the school's first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999.

Brenda Frese's Maryland Terrapins were dumped out of the women's NCAA Tournament by the North Carolina Tar Heels, who ran out 74-66 winners in Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon.

He led his team to a first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2011-12. But they were beaten in the opening round of March Madness and he was announced as the new coach on Sunday.

The 20-year-old became the tallest player in March Madness history when he made it off the bench and scored a basket in Florida's resounding 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M.

The 20-year-old, who stands at an astonishing 7ft 9in tall, set the internet ablaze after checking in to the No. 1 Florida Gators' blowout win over No. 16 Prairie View A&M on Friday night.

Braden Frager's layup gave Nebraska a two-point lead with 2.2 seconds left. That left just enough time for Vanderbilt star Tyler Tanner to dribble towards halfcourt and send a shot into the sky.

UCLA head basketball coach Mick Cronin is known for having a fiery temper. He believes that fans and the media need to stop talking about it.

One of the most celebrated coaching positions in sports could soon become available after a stunning March Madness upset in Greenville on Thursday.

The NBA legend-turned-broadcaster was a notable absentee from the NCAA Tournament action on Friday, sparking concern and a wave of fan theories online.

After riding the bench throughout Florida's run to a national championship last season, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux checked in to the Gators' Round of 64 game on Friday evening.

The UCLA star detailed a terrifying downward spiral that began at the end of her freshman year at Stanford, despite the immense hype surrounding her athletic potential.

Prosecutors say there were 'drug transactions' found on the phone of University of Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway after he was arrested on Monday.

Late in a hard-fought March Madness game, a UCLA star suffered an ugly injury that stopped play for a significant amount of time.

While the college basketball world is currently focused on a historic March Madness run, High Point University is facing renewed scrutiny over its murky past.

The No. 8 Villanova Wildcats started slow in their first-round matchup, with the No. 9 Utah State Aggies outscoring them 16-2 in the paint at the time of their coach's explosive interview.

University of Pennsylvania fans in the stands had a bitter and highly unsportsmanlike reaction to their humiliating 105-70 defeat in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

With just three seconds left in the second half, Santa Clara thought they had sealed a win after Allen Graves hit a stunning three-pointer to put them 73-70.

The 19-year-old said he will likely decide his future in 'the next couple of weeks' after speaking to his family. The 6ft 9ins superstar described his mother as 'the big boss.'

The network made the decision to cancel the latest season of the reality TV dating show on Thursday after a disturbing video of the series' star, Taylor Frankie Paul, emerged.

The No. 6 Tar Heels led by 19 points heading into the final 15 minutes of Thursday's game, only to collapse in astonishing fashion as the Rams drew level at 75-75 and forced overtime against all odds.

On Thursday afternoon, No 9 TCU edged out No 8 Ohio State in a nail-biting curtain raiser of the NCAA Tournament. Fans have created 26.5million brackets in ESPN's annual challenge.

Prairie View A&M and Miami (Ohio) secured the final two places in the first round of March Madness after winning their respective First Four games on Wednesday night.

Head coach Steven Pearl suggested the forward's time with the Tigers is over after he chose not to play in the National Invitational Tournament.

Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining to deliver Howard's first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC.

Holloway, a star guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide, was 'removed from campus' after he was arrested on Monday morning, the university announced.

March Madness is back and this year it's bigger than ever, as America tunes in to see which teams will be cutting down the nets come the first weekend of April.

The guard was taken into custody by agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force during a residential search, according to the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

The March Madness bracket has been released and teams who made the NCAA Tournament now know who they'll be playing. But some players aren't aware of the finer details of their opponents.

The Huskies, undefeated so far this season, are looking for their 13th national title and to become the first team to repeat as champions since they won four in a row from 2013-16.

Duke was named the No 1 overall seed for March Madness on Sunday, with Arizona, Michigan and Florida named top seeds in the West, Midwest and South regions, respectively.

A series of vile jokes about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk surfaced online following a hotly contested college basketball game in Paradise, Nevada.

March Madness is expecting to generate record wagers for both online and physical sportsbooks. And that doesn't even address the growing prediction markets.

As 136 men's and women's programs prepare for Selection Sunday, a quiet memo has alerted schools that they may encounter travel disruptions en route to the event.

Former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl confirmed what was so blatantly obvious to all involved that he helped his son, Steven, get his old job when he decided to quit coaching.

The 69-year-old, who has helped anchor the tournament since 2011 across CBS Sports and Turner Sports, will be replaced by a former NFL player-turned analyst and CBS Mornings co-host.

'He made such a big impact on our program in such a short time,' a statement said. 'He was one of the most respected coaches in the country - thoughtful, prepared and deeply committed.'

After being ranked ninth in the preseason, the blue blood program has suffered big loss after big loss - putting their viability for March Madness in slight risk.

The undefeated Mountaineers saw their entire bench get ejected by referees just before halftime after they ran onto the court when a skirmish broke out.

South Carolina's quest to reach a third consecutive NCAA National Championship just got a little more challenging after the program announced that it is set to be without one of its star players.

The sad news was confirmed by the university late on Thursday night, in a statement which read: 'This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people.'

Weighing at an estimated 1,200lb with a broken jaw, Chunk finally brought the first place win home on Tuesday after being the runner-up for the past three years.

Alaska's brown bears are back for Fat Bear Week - the annual contest to crown the biggest, fattest survivor before hibernation.

The viral star rose to national prominence when her favorite team went from barely relevant mid-major to the Final Four in 2018 during March Madness, falling short of a national title.

The NCAA has made a huge decision on the future of March Madness amid expansion discussions and some movers and shakers wanting to see more than 68 teams play.

The scene was broadcast ahead of March Madness and fans quickly joked that Ratliff illustrated how many Blue Devils fans would react if the No 1 seed did not win the national championship.

Sophie Cunningham is sitting in a hidden corner of a bar in Manhattan's Upper East Side. She has a message for those WNBA players and fans who hope to see Caitlin Clark falter and fall.

JAKE FENNER IN CONNECTICUT: On a day where the temperatures hit highs in the 40s, about 100 people stood outside in a parking lot just for the chance to get a glimpse at the national champions.

Baia, a University of Florida student who also works for ESPN Gainesville, went viral during March Madness following a post game interview with Bennett Andersen.

University of Florida students celebrated their school winning a national championship in basketball on Monday night. But one person seemed to party a bit too hard.

Before taking to the WNBA stage for the first time later this year, the 23-year-old starred as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie, showing off her impressive athletic physique.

Clayton Jr. was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player after he led Florida to victory over Houston in the national championship game in San Antonio on Monday night.

Back in March, the sports media personality predicted that he would regret not betting on one particular team. On Monday night, that premonition came true.

Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, was unable to inspire the Blue Devils to victory in their Final Four showdown with the Houston Cougars at the weekend.

After Florida secured the national title in a dramatic late-game comeback, 7-foot-9 phenom Olivier Rioux had his turn to cut down the net and did not need a ladder to get his tiny strand of cloth. 

Emanuel Sharp was consoled by his Cougar teammates and Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. after his near-up-and-down travel no shot to be taken during the national championship game's final possession. 

The Southeastern Conference had been, by far, the best group of basketball teams in college sports this season. So it's only fitting that an SEC team won the national championship.

Dave Portnoy has blasted the 'race baiters' who believe Caitlin Clark is only popular because she is white after the NCAA women's championship viewership numbers were released. 

College basketball fans were blown away by the 'best National Anthem ever' moments before the national championship game began by retire Air Force master sergeant Robert Carter. 

The Barstool Sports founder has had a rough time of late after losing nearly $20million and counting thanks to Trump's controversial new tariff plan, which crashed the stock markets last week.

The female spectator was captured holding up the sign prior to Bueckers and UConn's win over South Carolina in the women's championship game, which ended the Huskies' nine-year title drought.

Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils' championship hopes are over after their defeat to the Cougars on Saturday night, which saw them miss out on a place in Monday's title game.

The former voice of March Madness, who called his final college basketball game in the 2023 Final Four, is soaking up the tournament these days as a fan in the crowd.

A brewing political situation involving the United States and South Sudan could have a major effect on the Final Four as a star for Duke University faces potential deportation.

March Madness fans were left unsure what to make of a unique rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner before the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday night.

Caitlin Clark has landed a huge new television job weeks before the beginning of her sophomore WNBA season with tons of expectations surrounding the Indiana Fever.

For the 13th time in their history, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team will be playing in the national championship game.

With a chance to reach back-to-back title games on her hands, South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley strolled out onto the court wearing an homage to a brave little girl.

Staley was a six-time WNBA All-Star during her own incredible playing career, and she has led her team to three national titles as a coach, in 2017, 2022 and 2024. Can she make it four this year?