The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

Breaking Down Every Conference That Sent a Team to the Men’s Sweet 16

Here’s a look at the leagues that will make up the tournament’s second weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23

Creighton Men’s Basketball Coach Greg McDermott Set to Retire at Season’s End

Greg McDermott led the Bluejays on several impressive runs through the NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23

Who Is the 7'9 Basketball Player? Olivier Rioux's Age, Parents, and Team Revealed as Fans React in Shock and Awe

The journey of Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest active basketball player at 7'9" for the Florida Gators. Discover his Canadian roots, family influence, and viral rise in the sport.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

'Saves $5,000 per lot': Why American builders are selling treeless homes to families

For decades, the "American Dream" followed a specific blueprint: a two-story home, a basketball hoop in the driveway, and, most importantly, a lush, shaded backyard. A drive through an established neighbourhood offered a canopy of green that felt like an immediate escape from the heat of the road.

The Times of India · Mar 22

The Long-Awaited Showdown Between Rick Pitino and Bill Self Has Finally Arrived

The two Hall of Fame coaches have each experienced exile and resurgence. Their teams meet with real stakes, a Sweet 16 berth, on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22

Watch Charles Barkley Speak to a Talking Basketball in Horrifying March Madness Segment

You were not hallucinating Saturday afternoon.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21

March Madness Day 2 Winners and Losers: Cinderellas Are Hard to Find, but Nine-Seeds Run the Show

Otega Oweh’s thrilling buzzer beater for No. 7 Kentucky was only the beginning of another stellar day of basketball.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21

Purdue’s Braden Smith Surpasses Bobby Hurley, Sets NCAA’s All-Time Assists Record

Smith handed out the historic assist in the first half of the Boilermakers’ NCAA men’s tournament first-round win over 15-seed Queens.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

Why Luka Dončić’s Ridiculous Stretch for Lakers Makes Him the NBA MVP Favorite

Dončić has been on the edge of the MVP conversation all year long.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

Even in Notre Dame’s Year of Transition, Hannah Hidalgo Has Found a Way to Grow

The junior guard is one of three players who returned from last season’s roster, which has meant taking on a leadership role both on and off the court.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20