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Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Thursday
ESPN's college basketball reporters agree on two games but are split on the others, plus keys to each team advancing.
March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
This tourney has been basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that'll be just as electric.
TOP HEADLINES
Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor
MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
THE BEST OF THE BEST, BABY!
'Stop that!' Stephen A. not having Boozer compared to Acuff
Vitale's All-Rolls Royce, Diaper Dandy teams: Players who defined the season
From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered top performances all season.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Wetzel: It's not just Cinderella. How NIL upended everything for blue bloods
Three of college basketball's most storied powers -- North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky -- appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball?
Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis, their priorities
Hubert Davis is out after five seasons in Chapel Hill. Here are names expected to be on the short list.
STACKING THE SWEET 16 TEAMS
From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the remaining teams in the men's Sweet 16
Six Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts! Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.
WHO IS ON THE RISE?
NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?
Carlos Boozer: Duke-St. John's is going to be a 'great battle'
HOUSTON WILL BE BUSY
Kelvin Sampson's Astros ties add to Houston's packed sports week
With the Sweet 16, Astros Opening Day and more in town, Sampson's relationship with Joe Espada adds to Houston's busy sports week.
WHO'S ON THE HOT SEAT?
Men's coaching carousel tracker: Who could be next at NC State?
Will Wade left the Wolfpack to return to LSU in dramatic fashion. Here are coaches they could target next.
Stephen A. on Hubert Davis' firing: 'It had to be done'
Top Headlines
- Wade rejoining LSU; NC State AD feels 'lied to'
- Bama's Oats on UNC job: 'No reason to leave'
- Duke's Foster game-time call against St. John's
- Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation
- Otzelberger dismisses job links: Future at ISU
- KU's Self denies retirement rumors as 'bad info'
- Cyclones star Jefferson game-time call vs. Vols
- Iowa players fired up by McCollum's tussle with UF
- 😡 March Madness Pain Index: Ranking every loss
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Tracking the latest men's college basketball coaching carousel buzz
Will Wade left the Wolfpack to return to LSU in dramatic fashion. Here are coaches they could target next.
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Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness
From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.
