Kevin Connelly

Joined: Feb 19, 2026

Kevin is a graduate of St. John's University with a degree in journalism. He started his career as a writer for FanSided in which he covered the Duke and St. John's men's basketball programs. He is excited to expand his coverage to covering college basketball at a national level. Kevin is also a freelance sports broadcaster around the New York City region and versatile in many sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and more. Kevin can be reached at connellykevin24@gmail.com or on X @KevinConnelly24

Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates a play in the second half of their Final Four game against Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoots and makes a three point basket Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) during open locker room at the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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After the dramatics of its victory against Duke, UConn head coach Dan Hurley knew he had to be cautious about his team's return to the court.

Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena.

Rumors

A major name is looking to transfer as Kansas center Flory Bidunga is keeping his options opening by entering the portal and declaring for the NBA Draft.

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts in the first half against the St. John's Red Storm during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self is returning for another season and it could have major ramifications on the transfer portal and recruiting circuit.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd during a press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

Rumors

The chatter around Tommy Lloyd is only getting louder as Arizona head to the Final Four as UNC's interest heats up.

Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) cuts down net to celebrate 95-62 win over Tennessee at the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Final at United Center in Chicago on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau was removed from the team bus heading to the airport after a medical situation prior to leaving campus.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley (R) celebrates with mascot Johnathan the Husky during the trophy ceremony after their game against the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena.

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After its dramatic victory over Duke, UConn cannot bask in the

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

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Brad Underwood reached his goal of a Final Four appearance at his dream job but now he must figure out a way to get Illinois to clear the UConn burden.

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.

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The UNC coaching vacancy will be a monster storyline around the Final Four as Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd remains one of its biggest targets.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke basketball guard Cayden Boozer (2) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena.

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After the worst moment of his basketball career, Cayden Boozer didn't run from the questions after Duke's loss to UConn and he should be commended for it.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after a play against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena.

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Dan Hurley prepared his team for a moment like it faced in the Elite 8 against Duke and the UConn players were ready for the challenge.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer looks on against the UConn Huskies in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena.

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For the second time in this NCAA Tournament, Duke players admitted the team wasn't solely focused on the action on the court.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) and UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) go for a loose ball in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena.

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The Duke basketball season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the Elite 8 against UConn but the team might have had its collapse coming.

Kevin Connelly

Joined: Feb 19, 2026

Michigan Proves it has a Level Nobody can Reach With Beatdown of Arizona

UConn Overpowers and Holds Off Illinois Comeback to Advance to Championship Game

4 Bold Predictions for the Final Four: Solo Ball, Yaxel Lendeborg and Koa Peat Shine

Tommy Lloyd Turns Down North Carolina in Dramatic Final Four Announcement

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Dan Hurley Holds Nothing Back About UConn's Mentality Entering Final Four

Rumors

Flory Bidunga becomes top target in transfer portal after departure from Kansas

Big 12 Basketball

Bill Self's Return to Kansas Will Have Major Transfer Portal Ramifications

Rumors

Tommy Lloyd Insists UNC Interest Will Not Be Distraction for Arizona at Final Four

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Elliot Cadeau Stretchered Away from Michigan Bus as Team Heads to Final Four

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UConn Must Overcome Hype of Duke Victory Entering Final Four Matchup Against Illinois

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Brad Underwood Got His Final Four Breakthrough, Now He Must Top UConn

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Final Four Could Have Weird Feeling as North Carolina Job Looms Around Tommy Lloyd

Cayden Boozer Deserves Admiration for Owning Costly Turnover in Duke's Meltdown

Dan Hurley's Intensity, Preparation was Catalyst in UConn's Comeback Against Duke

Jon Scheyer Failed to Prepare Duke Players for Grind of NCAA Tournament

Duke Finally Burnt After Playing with Fire Throughout NCAA Tournament