The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

March 31, 2026

All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to play the part of the unheralded "little guy." At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois. In a sign of the times, the Illinii — a Big Ten team with more wins in the conference over the last seven seasons than any other program — will pass for something resembling Cinderella when college basketball's biggest party kicks off in Indianapolis on Saturday. The first challenge for coach Brad Underwood's team will be stopping a hard-charging UConn ...

Yaxel Lendeborg stars as top-seeded Michigan beats Alabama 90-77 in Sweet 16

March 30, 2026

CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau each scored 17 ...

Michigan’s Nimari Burnett playing in his Chicago hometown for a spot in the Final Four

March 30, 2026

CHICAGO — Nimari Burnett's basketball journey has taken him all over the country. From high school in Illinois and California, then to college with Texas Tech, Alabama and, finally, Michigan. All the way back to his hometown for perhaps his biggest moment yet. Burnett and the Wolverines ...

It’s UConn vs. Duke for a Final Four spot after the Huskies edge Michigan State 67-63

March 30, 2026

WASHINGTON — One of Tarris Reed Jr.'s few weaknesses is free-throw shooting. With the season in the balance, the UConn big man came through at the line. Reed scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded ...

Owen Tippett’s hat trick powers the Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Red Wings

March 30, 2026

DETROIT — Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Tippett's third career hat trick gives him seven goals in his last nine games. The Flyers have won seven of those nine and are now three points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Detroit has lost three of four and is now tied with Ottawa, two points ahead of the Flyers and one point behind the Blue Jackets. Detroit trailed 4-0 with seven minutes to play, but Mason Appleton, Alex ...

Harris scores 18, Pistons tighten grip on top seed in the East with a 109-87 win over Minnesota

March 30, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS — Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Duren had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won nine of their last 11 games. They began the day with a four-game lead over Boston in the race for the Eastern Conference's top seed. Five other Pistons scored at least 10 points, led by Daniss Jenkins and Ronald Holland II with 13 apiece. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards ...