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Pope Leo spins basketball on his finger as Harlem Globetrotters teach him classic trick

Pope Leo XIV learned a classic Harlem Globetrotters trick from the US exhibition basketball team as he welcomed them to Vatican City's St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday (8 April).

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Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale’s Latest Health Tests Showed ‘Abnormalities’

Vitale has had bouts with four different forms of cancer but was on the microphone for an NCAA tournament First Four game in March.

Sports Illustrated

Paige Bueckers Used One Word to Describe Geno Auriemma’s Spat With Dawn Staley

The former UConn star briefly weighed in on seeing Geno Auriemma get into a heated spat with Dawn Staley after the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina.

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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Michael Malone Addressed His Excitement for Joining UNC–Duke Rivalry

The new Tar Heels coach is ready to become a part of the storied college basketball rivalry.

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Six Takeaways From Michael Malone’s North Carolina Press Conference

Here's what stood out from Malone's introductory press conference as North Carolina men's basketball coach.

Sports Illustrated

Breaking Down Michael Malone’s Reported North Carolina Salary—And Whether He’s Worth the Cost

If the college sports world has learned one thing about North Carolina’s administration in recent years, it’s that it loves glitz.

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Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

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South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament

The Independent UK

Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

The transfer portal has opened in college basketball, marking a crucial phase for teams aiming for the 2027 title

The Independent UK

Transfer Portal Tracker: Where Top Players in College Basketball Are Heading

With the transfer portal officially open for business, here's where the best men's college basketball players are headed.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Karaban Leaves as UConn’s Ultimate Winner—But One Title Short

After rewriting UConn’s record book and defining a championship era, the senior forward’s storied career ends one win shy of a historic third championship.

Sports Illustrated

Dusty May’s Ambitious Vision Carried a Michigan Juggernaut to a Championship

The second-year Wolverines coach punctuated a beautiful season of player development and roster building with a well-earned title.

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From Obscurity to Immortality: Yaxel Lendeborg’s Gritty Masterpiece Seals Michigan’s Title

The sixth-year forward’s second-half surge and steady hand under pressure to help the Wolverines beat UConn capped an underdog story for the ages.

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Michigan Basketball's Championship Dream Hangs on One Question: Can Lendeborg Deliver?

Michigan basketball faces a historic title clash, but star Yaxel Lendeborg's injury raises questions ahead of the NCAA championship showdown

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Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Michigan have won their first US college basketball title since 1989 at the expense of Tasmanian Jacob Furphy and his University of Connecticut team.

Sports Illustrated

Ian Eagle’s Final Call of Michigan’s National Championship Victory: ‘Hail to the Champions!'

Ian Eagle understood the assignment.

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The 37-Year Itch: A Brief History of Michigan's Men's Hoops Reinventions

After winning the 1989 national title, the Wolverines hit on multiple complete program facelifts.

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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game

After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind.

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Coach K Had a Savage Response to North Carolina Basketball's Stunning Hire of NBA Champion

What a mic drop moment.

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North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

After the Bill Belichick gamble, the Tar Heels make another bold leap from the pros and this time it comes with even more uncertainty.

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The Family Tie That May Have Influenced Michael Malone to Take North Carolina Job

Turns out Malone has prior ties to UNC.

Sports Illustrated

What’s Next for North Carolina Basketball After Hiring Michael Malone

Building a staff at the college level will be a priority, as will retaining current players and recruiting the portal which opens Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Discusses the WNBA’s New CBA, UConn’s Superstars and Women’s Health

Diana Taurasi spoke with Sports Illustrated while at the women’s Final Four and opened up about retirement.

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North Carolina to Hire NBA Title-Winning Coach Michael Malone

Former Nuggets championship-winning coach Michael Malone is set to be the next Tar Heels head men's basketball coach.

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