'Wow, what a game': Nate Johnson leads Akron men's basketball to MAC Tournament title

Nate Johnson uses a 'Luka Dončić move' to lead Akron to a men's basketball win over Miami in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Five area boys basketball teams set to play in state Class A and B tournaments this week

Weekly poll question asking readers to pick which one of five area state tournament basketball teams could win it all

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Abundant Life Christian boys basketball team embraces being a light in a dark time for the community

Abundant Life Christian boys basketball team's second straight trip to the D5 state tournament was about much more than trying to win a gold ball.

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Michigan high school girls basketball: Tecumseh holds on for Division 2 title, 54-44

Tecumseh built an early 14-point lead and held off Grand Rapids West Catholic to win the Division 2 girls basketball state championship.

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Aaliyah Chavez praises OU basketball on top recruit's visit during March Madness

Aaliyah Chavez, ranked by 247Sports as the top women's college basketball recruit in the 2025 class, was in attendance for OU's 81-58 win over FGCU.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Hillsboro wrote its name in Metro Nashville history with program's first TSSAA basketball state title

Hillsboro etched its name into Metro Nashville public school history Saturday with a TSSAA boys basketball state championship win over Oak Ridge.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

LSU women's basketball throttles San Diego State, advances to NCAA Second Round

LSU women's basketball took care of business vs. San Diego State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here are five takeaways from the win.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Inside Madison Scott’s game-winner that sent Ole Miss women’s basketball to March Madness Sweet 16

Madison Scott's shot wasn't falling in the fourth quarter, but she hit the important one in Ole Miss women's basketball NCAA tournament win at Baylor.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Game time set for Tennessee basketball vs. Kentucky in 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Tennessee basketball advanced to face Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 67-58 win against UCLA on Saturday at Rupp Arena.

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USA TODAY Sports has this team beating Florida basketball in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Florida basketball is heading to the Sweet 16, but some analysts still favor another team to win it all. See who experts are picking over the Gators.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Five takeaways: LSU women's basketball advances to Sweet 16 after beating FSU

LSU women's basketball is heading to its third straight Sweet 16. Here are five takeaways from the Tigers win over Florida State.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Where USA TODAY Sports ranks Florida basketball in their reseed heading into the Sweet 16

USA TODAY Sports places Florida basketball at this premiere ranking in their Sweet 16 reseed after wins against Norfolk State and UConn Huskies.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How South Carolina women's basketball started preparing for Sweet 16: 'Rest and recover'

The South Carolina women's basketball team plays Maryland in the Sweet 16 of March Madness and has been focused on recovery since a second-round win.

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Bradley women's basketball opens Missouri Valley tournament with a victory

Kaylen Nelson scored 16 points to lead the Bradley women to their first MVC tourney win since winning the title in 2021.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

RECAP: Wisconsin basketball cruises to Big Ten Tournament win over Northwestern

The Wisconsin Badgers rolled to a 70-63 triumph over the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday afternoon

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

UNC basketball escapes with win over Wake Forest to advance

North Carolina beat Wake Forest 68-59 in a hard-fought battle in the ACCT quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: Which teams need to win Friday?

Texas might have done enough on Thursday and North Carolina has a prime opportunity vs. Duke on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Wisconsin basketball ties Big Ten Tournament record in win over UCLA

The Wisconsin Badgers made Big Ten Tournament history in their dominant 86-70 triumph over the UCLA Bruins on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Missouri State women's basketball doesn't care what tournament it's in. It's in it to win it.

The Lady Bears aren't in the tournament they want to be in, but they're still motivated to go on a deep March Madness run.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Pitt State Women’s Basketball punches ticket to NCAA D-II Sweet 16 with win over Minnesota State Mankato 94-91

PITTSBURG, KS — The Pitt State Gorillas entered the evening coming off of a first round NCAA D-II Central Region Tournament win over Harding University. Karenna Gerber posted 29 points and 11 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Caledonia ends season with impressive win in fifth-place game

Mar. 14—ST. PAUL — No. 6 seed Caledonia finished its season with an impressive 69-63 win Friday over No. 4 seed Sauk Centre in the Class 2A girls basketball tournament fifth-place game at ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Hankinson boys' hoops beat Oakes 58-45 to win Region 1 title

Mar. 13—JAMESTOWN — The Hankinson boys' basketball team pulled away late to get a 58-45 win over Oakes High School on Thursday, March 13, in the championship game of the 2025 NDHSAA Class B Region ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Paige Bueckers scores 20 points, No. 3 UConn rolls into Big East semis with win over St. John’s

Paige Bueckers had 20 points to lead No. 3 UConn to a 71-40 win over St. John’s in the quarterfinals of the Big East women’s basketball tournament on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Kernel girls end season on winning note, earning fifth place in Class AA

Mar. 15—RAPID CITY — For the first time in Mitchell High School girls basketball coach Dave Brooks' tenure, the Kernels finished a state tournament on a winning note. Sixth-seeded Mitchell used a ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Crooks, Brown combine to lead Iowa State women to 68-63 First Four win over Princeton

The win was No. 800 for coach Bill Fennelly, third-most in women's basketball among active coaches. Crooks, named to The Associated Press All-America third team released Wednesday, dominated the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

What Kim Mulkey said following LSU's blowout win over San Diego State in NCAA First Round

LSU women's basketball beat San Diego State to advance to the second round. Here are three things LSU head coach Kim Mulkey said after the win.

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Michigan basketball hangs on to beat Maryland, advances to Big Ten Championship Game

Our full recap of the Wolverines' big win in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

16 Quotes From Basketball Legends to Inspire Your Leadership Success

From Caitlin Clark to Michael Jordan, these stars know what it takes to win.

Inc. - Mar. 20

Devils Lake boys basketball looking to repeat as state champions

Mar. 19—GRAND FORKS — Devils Lake boys basketball knocked off Kindred last year to win its first state championship in 99 years. The goal this season, since Day 1 of practice, has been to repeat as ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Michigan State basketball, Oregon might be 2 hottest teams in the Big Ten tournament

No. 6 Michigan State basketball, on a seven-game win streak, opens Big Ten tournament play at noon Friday vs. Oregon, which has won eight in a row.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Class 5A girls basketball: El Reno tops Booker T. Washington for second straight state title

The El Reno girls basketball team earned a 68-52 win over Booker T. Washington to claim its second straight Class 5A state championship.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Class S girls basketball: Coventry beats Morgan for first title since 1988

UNCASVILLE – The Coventry girls basketball team defeated Morgan 49-38 to win the Class S state championship Sunday morning at Mohegan Sun. Hailey Mayo, one of six freshmen on the second-seeded ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

El Paso sports briefs: Immanuel Christian basketball players earn 2025 All-State honors

El Paso sports briefs: Immanuel Christian basketball team earns 2025 All-State honors. El Paso boxer wins Texas Golden Gloves title.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Iowa State women's basketball guard Emily Ryan breaks Big 12 career assists record

In the Cyclones' First Four NCAA Tournament win vs. Princeton, Iowa State women's basketball's Emily Ryan broke the Big 12's career assists record.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Bella Hines and ABC Prep basketball headed to Grind Session Women’s World Championship Tournament

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As her high school career heads down the final stretch, ABC Prep basketball star Bella Hines is hoping she and the rest of her teammates can win it all at the Grind ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

OU softball coach Patty Gasso excited about Sooners' Sweet 16 run in women's basketball

OU softball coach Patty Gasso was at Lloyd Noble Center for the women's basketball team's win over Iowa. Gasso said the success of other sports helps her team's success.

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Social media reacts to Arkansas' win over Kansas

Arkansas head coach John Calipari. © Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team (21-13, 8-10 SEC) survived and advanced Thursday past the Kansas Jayhawks, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21