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We now know why shoes squeak, and it involves miniature lightning bolts

Harvard engineers think they've found the reason basketball shoes squeak, and it's due to pockets of friction between the rubber and the court.

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Three Outrageous Stats From Duke’s 44-Point Drubbing of Notre Dame

The Blue Devils made some history with their dominant road win in South Bend.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN’s Jay Bilas Unloads On Coaches Over Poor Press Conference Behavior

The college basketball analyst doesn’t understand why head coaches don’t understand the concept of talking after a game.

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Kansas Coach Bill Self Stumps for Kelvin Sampson’s Hall of Fame Case

The Jayhawks coach has nothing but respect for Sampson and the job he's done at Houston.

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Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Big Ten Is Epicenter of Bubble Discussion

The Mountain West is trending toward being a one-bid league despite strong wins, while Duke moves into the No. 1 overall seed spot after beating Michigan.

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Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat Tracker: The High-Major Jobs to Watch

As the carousel begins to spin, a look at the programs weighing change and the coaches fighting to survive.

Sports Illustrated

US basketball player Jarred Shaw escaped execution in Indonesia, but his prison ordeal continues

The Texan made the mistake of his life when he ordered gummies to soothe symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Now his health is suffering in a foreign jail

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Kevin Durant eyes more Olympic history as he targets spot on US team for LA28

Kevin Durant became the first American male basketball player to win four Olympics gold medals in 2024

The Independent UK

Kevin Durant Would ‘Love’ to Play for Team USA in 2028 Olympics, With One Key Caveat

The Rockets superstar said he would “love” to suit up for Team USA again as long as he’s still playing well.

Sports Illustrated

Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps

Duke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll

The Independent UK

Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1

The Independent UK

Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: Duke, Arizona Rise After Big Wins

There could be a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a second straight week.

Sports Illustrated

Duke Moves Into Title Favorite With Gritty, March-Like Win Over Top-Ranked Michigan

Hours after the NCAA selection committee revealed its top 16 seeds, the Blue Devils responded with their ninth ranked victory that could reshape the top line.

Sports Illustrated

Tommy Lloyd Calls Houston’s Kelvin Sampson a ‘Benchmark’ After Arizona’s Statement Win

The No. 4 Wildcats earned a huge Big 12 road win over the No. 2 Cougars in one of the season’s biggest men’s college basketball matchups.

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Why Houston Isn’t Currently Projected to Play in the Houston Regional of March Madness

Houston has the chance to play in front of hometown fans in March Madness, but will need to move up the rankings to do it.

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Did Kansas Not ‘Respect’ Cincinnati Before Upset Loss? Bill Self Isn't Buying It

The Jayhawks' 16-point loss to the Bearcats was its largest home defeat to an unranked opponent in the Bill Self era.

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NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Men’s Basketball Top 16 Seeds

Here's what the top 16 seeds for the men's NCAA tournament currently look like.

Sports Illustrated

Why Duke Decided to Schedule a Midseason Powerhouse Matchup in Washington D.C.

Preparing for a deep run in March Madness is more than just X’s and O’s.

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No. 3 Duke, No. 4 Arizona and No. 23 BYU Notch Major Wins on Massive Men’s College Basketball Weekend

The NCAA selection committee also revealed its current top 16 teams about a month out from March Madness. Here are all the major moments on a monster Saturday.

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What Happened in Wild Saint Louis-VCU Brawl That Left Rams With Four Players

VCU's entire bench was ejected and all but six Saint Louis players were tossed from the game.

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Air Force Parts With Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Scott Amid Player Treatment Investigation

The Falcons are 3-23 and 0-15 in Mountain West play.

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Projecting the Men’s Basketball Top 16 Seeds in the NCAA Tournament

Ahead of the selection committee’s reveal of its current top seeds, Sports Illustrated maps out what to expect.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Gores on How Hitting Bottom Fueled the Pistons’ Revival

Just more than two years ago, the team owner promised Detroit fans there was a plan. Now the team leads the NBA and is a real title contender.

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UCLA’s Mick Cronin Issued Lengthy Apology After Ejecting His Own Player

Mick Cronin explained what led to him ejecting one of his own players vs. Michigan State.

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Nine Best Games to Watch on Historic Weekend for Men’s College Basketball

The sport’s most elite teams meet for an especially rare Saturday, while top teams in the ACC, Big East and A-10 square off.

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