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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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

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

Which teams deserved a shot in the Big Dance?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

How Many Big 12 Teams Made the NCAA Tournament?

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

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2025

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

Remembering the biggest Cinderella runs from the Big East tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2025

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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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2024

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2024

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2024

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

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2024

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2024

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2024

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2024

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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2024

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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Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Don’t Bet Against Rick Pitino Bringing St. John's Back to Relevance

The former Louisville and Iona coach will be hungry for another shot at the Big Dance next year as he takes over with the Red Storm.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

Viral Video of Man ‘Sniffing’ VP Kamala Harris at NCAA Tournament Not What It Appears

What on earth was going on here?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2023

Which Men’s NCAA Tournament Sites Have the Best Opening Weekend Matchups

A guide to the cant-miss round of 64 games.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023

Twelve things that must go right for UCLA during March Madness to raise banner No. 12

LOS ANGELES — Winning in the Big Dance requires being able to move to every song that's playing.

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