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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) and forward Maliq Brown (6) react after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Updated National Championship Odds Reveal Surprising Favorite: 2026 NCAA Tournament

Arden Cravalho

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Apr 10, 2025

Dec 4, 2024; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Pop Isaacs (2) reacts to the crowd after making a three point basket against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Basketball Portal Target Reveals Transfer Destination to Impressive Program

Zack Nagy

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Apr 9, 2025

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (left) and forward Joseph Tugler look on during the Cougars' NCAA Tournament title-game loss to Florida on April 7, 2025.

Several college basketball experts are high on Houston entering 2025-26 season

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 8, 2025

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson looks on during the Cougars' NCAA Tournament championship game loss to Florida on April 7, 2025.

What Kelvin Sampson said after Houston’s title-game loss: ‘Incomprehensible'

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 8, 2025

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Houston guard Emanuel Sharp looks helpless after losing the ball as he attempts to shoot against Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the final seconds of the national title game.

SI:AM | Houston’s Agonizing Final Possession

Dan Gartland

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Apr 8, 2025

GOAT Marketing: How Jordan Brand Won NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

Pat Benson

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Apr 8, 2025

Houston's Kelvin Sampson spoke about the failed final play after the game.

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Had Brutally Honest Comment About Terrible Final Play

Andy Nesbitt

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Apr 8, 2025

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) cuts down the net after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Florida’s Title Fueled by Potential NBA Draft Picks

Derek Parker

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Apr 8, 2025

Florida guard Will Richard goes to the hoop against Houston in the national championship game on Monday in San Antonio.

Frantic Final Play Bounces Florida’s Way to Seal National Title, Continue Houston’s Heartache

Pat Forde

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Apr 8, 2025

The Gators celebrate their 2025 men’s college basketball national championship.

Florida’s Comeback Title Win Puts Exclamation Point on Special SEC Basketball Season

Bryan Fischer

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Apr 8, 2025

Roberts drives with the basketball during the national championship game Monday in San Antonio.

How Houston’s Tight-Knit Team Came to Terms With Season’s Disappointing End

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 8, 2025

Todd Golden talks to the Florida Gators after their win in the national championship.

Florida Coach Todd Golden Gave an Epic Speech After Gators’ Championship Comeback

Tyler Lauletta

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Apr 8, 2025

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play against the Florida Gators during the second half of the national championship game.

Kelvin Sampson Looked So Defeated in Final Moments of Houston's Loss to Florida

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 8, 2025

Florida won its third national championship with a 65-63 win over Houston in 2025.

One Stat Summed Up Just How Wild Florida's National Title Game Win Was

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 8, 2025

Florida Gators players hoist the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Here's This Year's 'One Shining Moment' for Florida After Winning National Championship

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida's players celebrated after winning the 2025 men's basketball national championship.

Florida’s Entire Team Got in on the Postgame Interview After Winning National Championship

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Fans in Shock Over Houston’s Really Bad Last Possession in NCAA Title Loss to Florida

Kristen Wong

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Apr 7, 2025

Walter Clayton Jr. consoles Emmanuel Sharp after the national title game.

Walter Clayton Jr. Classily Consoled Houston Player After Final Moment of Title Game

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Broome leads the first team of Sports Illustrated’s All-Americans.

Sports Illustrated’s 2024–25 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

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Apr 7, 2025

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