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The Latest Breaking News from the Big Dance

Amid CFP Debate, NCAA Tournament Expansion Hovers in Background

Big 12 basketball coaches appear to be in favor of additional teams in the Big Dance and want to position their league to get as many bids as possible.

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Big Ten Record in NCAA Tournament After the First Round

The Big Ten enters March Madness with high expectations, and hopes to snap a decades-long streak without a national championship.

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Four Teams With Clearest Path to the Men’s Final Four

These top seeds face manageable matchups in their NCAA tournament regions to get to San Antonio.

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Ten Teams That Could Make Cinderella Runs in the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament

From UC San Diego in its first Big Dance to an experienced No. 14 UNC Wilmington, these teams could spring some upsets.

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History and Expansion of the NIT Tournament

Here's the background of the NIT's field size over the years and how it went from the prestige college basketball competition to second to the Big Dance.

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Six NBA Draft Hopefuls to Watch in March Madness

Beyond presumptive No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other first-round talent, these are the top players who could turn a good NCAA tournament showing into a June selection.

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Top 10 Games to Watch in Men’s NCAA Tournament First Round

Great coaching matchups, chances for redemption, mascot shots and highly ranked teams make the opening weekend highly anticipated.

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Four Biggest March Madness Snubs From 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament

Which teams deserved a shot in the Big Dance?

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Four Biggest March Madness Snubs From the Men's NCAA Tournament

The official release of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament bracket wasn't without controversy.

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How Many Big 12 Teams Made the NCAA Tournament?

The Big 12 has seven teams in the 2025 NCAA tournament.

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Lowest Seeds to Ever Win the Big East Tournament, Men and Women's

Remembering the biggest Cinderella runs from the Big East tournament.

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Forde Minutes: How to Improve College Basketball and Small-Conference Tournament Guide

With two weeks until Selection Sunday, the race for NCAA tournament bids heats up as conference tournaments begin in earnest this week.

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Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat Watch

Examining the big names who likely won’t see another season and those who may depart on their own terms.

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How Far Will Power 4 Conferences Push for Control That Threatens Ruining March Madness?

There are many justifications that can be offered for desecrating the best thing in college sports, but none of them are good.

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Big East Men’s Basketball Preview: Is UConn in Position For Three-Peat?

On paper, this conference should send at least five and possibly more teams to the Big Dance this season.

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March Madness: Ranking the Men’s NCAA Tournament Field 1–68

As you fill out your bracket, here is what to know about every men’s basketball team in the Big Dance.

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March Madness: Five Teams to Avoid in Your Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

A No. 1 seed has failed to reach the second weekend in five of the last six tourneys, and another could be on the ropes already this year.

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March Madness: Eight Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Games of First Weekend

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East Region Breakdown: Auburn Could Stand in UConn’s Way of a Repeat National Championship

Illinois got the toughest draw in a region that features four conference tournament champions.

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March Madness: Forty Things to Watch in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament

The teams, players, coaches and trends that will dominate a parity-filled Big Dance.

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Amid Gambling Investigation, Temple Men’s Basketball Could Earn NCAA Tournament Bid

The Owls advanced to the AAC championship game against UAB, a team they lost to by 28 points in a matchup that is being probed for unusual wagering activity.

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Forde Minutes: Court Storms, Bubble Teams and Looming Selection Committee Questions

The next two weeks will be about teams chasing conference championships and improving positioning for NCAA tournament at-large bids.

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Men’s College Hoops Preview: The Big Ten Needs to Show Up in March

After Purdue’s upset to No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, Zach Edey & Co. are eager to change their Big Dance track record.

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Numbers That Could Define the UConn–San Diego State Final

Whether it’s a proficiency from three-point range or applying pressure late in a game, these stats will factor into Monday’s game plans.

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San Diego State’s Title Run Completes Its Program Transformation

As the Aztecs look to secure their first national championship Monday, SDSU has officially joined the ranks as a West Coast college basketball powerhouse.

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