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Dayton, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade speaks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. 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Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nebraska has Enormous Amount of Pressure Entering Sweet 16 Against Iowa</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/march-madness/nebraska-has-enormous-amount-of-pressure-entering-sweet-16-against-iowa?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmg7sf8kma</guid><description>After earning its first ever NCAA Tournament win last week, Nebraska has all the pressure on them to advance to the Elite 8 against Iowa. </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:52:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3974,h_2235,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kmg80330ax1eqv6267.jpg" caption="Nebraska&#39;s Jamarques Lawrence (10) reacts after a basket during a second-round game in the NCAA men&#39;s basketball tournament between Nebraska Cornhuskers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Scheyer&#39;s Hope on Caleb Foster Availability is Predictable Gamesmanship Tactic </title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/other-conferences/jon-scheyer-hope-on-caleb-foster-availability-is-predictable-gamesmanship-tactic?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmfy11wkzq</guid><description>Jon Scheyer left the door open for Caleb Foster to return to the Duke basketball team as early as this week from foot surgery. </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1720,h_967,x_0,y_430/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kmfy8kgq0zjthr6fej.jpg" caption="The Duke Blue Devils bench celebrates Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Patrick Ngongba Restores Duke&#39;s Championship Hopes with Return Against TCU</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/march-madness/patrick-ngongba-restores-duke-championship-hopes-with-return-against-tcu?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km9pqcyt3g</guid><description>A dominant showing in limited minutes from Patrick Ngongba restored the hopes of the Duke basketball team as a National Championship contender. </description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:00:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3321,h_1868,x_0,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01km9psbg69j6jywepgc.jpg" caption="Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Liutauras Lelevicius (3) drives to the basket against Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba (21) during the first half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky&#39;s Improbable Win Over Santa Clara was Perfect Encapsulation of its Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/march-madness/kentucky-improbable-win-over-santa-clara-was-perfect-encapsulation-of-its-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km4fh5n6jj</guid><description>Kentucky lived up to the hype of its season with a dramatic victory over Santa Clara in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:42:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4036,h_2270,x_0,y_101/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01km69mkgy3jx1k4za6t.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates with teammates after shooting a three point basket to tie the game against the Santa Clara Broncos as time expired in the second half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. | Jeff Le-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hubert Davis Inching Closer to Hot Seat After UNC&#39;s Latest NCAA Tournament Upset</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/hubert-davis-inching-closer-to-hot-seat-after-unc-latest-ncaa-tournament-upset?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km4e0hfxcd</guid><description>Another early exit for North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament will generate a lot of conversation about the job status of Hubert Davis. </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:32:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4039,h_2271,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01km4gf4z2kbrr51v1a0.jpg" caption="Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis instructs his team against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will Wade Deserves Criticism For NC State&#39;s Disappointing Finish in First Four</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/march-madness/will-wade-deserves-criticism-for-nc-state-s-disappointing-finish-in-first-four?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkvw5dtg2q</guid><description>After a disappointing end to the season for NC State, head coach Will Wade deserves a lot of the blame for his team&#39;s late season struggles. </description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:18:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6106,h_3434,x_1685,y_384/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kkzm3v3jjfk62btzsm.jpg" caption="Mar 16, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade walks the court during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. 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The Duke Blue Devils won 76-61. 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O&#39;Connell Center.  | Travis Register-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Seton Hall&#39;s NCAA Tournament bubble officially popped after heartbreaking loss </title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/other-conferences/seton-hall-ncaa-tournament-bubble-officially-popped-after-heartbreaking-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjjwabj3ky</guid><description>It was a painful afternoon for Seton Hall as its NCAA Tournament bubble officially popped after a crushing loss to UConn. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:55:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3160,h_1777,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kjjwcmhkqnvzk8z0bm.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Seton Hall Pirates guard Adam Clark (0) reacts after a call as they take on the UConn Huskies in the first half at Harry A. 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Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Louisville has major flaws that could lead to early March Madness upset</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/other-conferences/louisville-has-major-flaws-that-could-lead-to-early-march-madness-upset?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj6qn7c5yx</guid><description>It could be a short stay in the NCAA Tournament for Louisville if it does not find a way to fix some of its shortcomings. </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:48:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3489,h_1962,x_2504,y_1398/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kj6t95xm5z43thkw79.jpg" caption="Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the second half at Dean E. 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Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer (12) huddles with teammates Caleb Foster (1) and Isaiah Evans (3) during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. | Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kansas remains most perplexing team in college basketball after loss to Cincinnati </title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/big-12-basketball/kansas-remains-most-perplexing-team-in-college-basketball-after-loss-to-cincinnati?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj1x2m4sve</guid><description>A stunning loss at home to Cincinnati reaffirmed that the Kansas Jayhawks are the most perplexing team in the country. </description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:46:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7039,h_3959,x_0,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kj1x52ys9m12q69qdd.jpg" caption="Feb 21, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self gestures to guard Darryn Peterson (22) against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="​Kevin Connelly"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke might have found defensive formula to slowing down Michigan&#39;s offense</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/cbb-hq/big-ten-basketball/duke-might-have-found-defensive-formula-to-slowing-down-michigan-offense?utm_source=RSS</link><author>​Kevin Connelly</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kj1x6wh7av</guid><description>Michigan&#39;s offense was a major struggle in its loss to Duke as the Blue Devils were able to shut down point guard Elliot Cadeau.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:19:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4645,h_2612,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/college_basketball_hq_on_si/01kj1xazgpkq4jq36vc3.jpg" caption="Feb 14, 2026; 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