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Five biggest reasons Virginia won the college basketball national championship

College basketball is ripe for dramatic storylines. A single-elimination tournament filled with all kinds of schools from all over the country leads to some wild endings and inspiring narratives. But there may never be a story that matches the …

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Controversial instant replay call helps Virginia beat Texas Tech

A controversial instant replay decision helped swing things in Virginia’s favor during overtime of the National Championship Game on Monday night. The Cavaliers and Texas Tech were in a tight game with the Hoos leading 75-73 with 1:06 remaining …

Rick Barnes staying at Tennessee after getting new contract

Rick Barnes appears to have successfully pulled a Calipari. Barnes has chosen to stay at Tennessee rather than leave for UCLA after the Vols gave him a new contract, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Sources tell me that @RickBarnesUT has decided …

Kyle Guy has tattoo on leg of David and Goliath

Those watching the National Championship Game between Virginia and Texas Tech on Monday night likely noticed a tattoo on Kyle Guy’s thigh that was visible while he was playing. Only a small piece of the artwork showed through the bottom of his …

Report: Bobby Hurley is St. John’s top target

St John’s is making a change with their men’s basketball program and apparently has a candidate in mind for the job. CBS Sports college basketball reporter Jon Rothstein said on Monday that Chris Mullin was expected to step down as St. …

Tariq Owens to play through ankle injury in championship game

Tariq Owens will play for Texas Tech in the National Championship Game against Virginia on Monday night despite his ankle injury. The Red Raiders senior forward injured his ankle and knee landing on his teammate in the second half of the team’s …

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Tre Jones will return to Duke for sophomore season

One of Duke’s one-and-done players will actually be back for year two. Guard Tre Jones will return for his sophomore season, the school announced on Monday. OFFICIAL: in 2019-20 pic.twitter.com/L98L6uFdqA — Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) …

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Report: Rick Barnes torn between Tennessee, UCLA

The mutual interest between Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and the UCLA Bruins appears real, but departing Knoxville is proving to be a bit difficult for him. According to Chris Low of ESPN, Barnes is “wrestling” with the decision to stay at …

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Report: UCF’s Aubrey Dawkins to enter NBA Draft

After his breakout game in the NCAA Tournament, Aubrey Dawkins is going pro. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, the UCF guard will forego his senior year of eligibility by entering the NBA Draft and hiring an agent. Sources: UCF's Aubrey …

Texas Tech

Texas Tech clearing scooters from streets ahead of championship game

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are taking every precaution available ahead of Monday night’s National Championship game, and that includes pulling the scooters off the streets. The school offers a fleet of Lime Scooters available for use, but in …

Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse says he turned down NBA interviews to take Vanderbilt job

Jerry Stackhouse wanted to coach Vanderbilt so badly, he says, he turned down NBA interviews to take the job. Stackhouse was introduced as Vanderbilt’s new head basketball coach on Monday, and said that he canceled NBA interviews he had lined …

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Bruce Pearl: Officiating mistakes are ‘part of the game’

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl continues to refuse to make any excuses about what happened late on in Auburn’s crushing 63-62 loss to Virginia in the Final Four. Despite the fact that Virginia’s Ty Jerome got away with a double dribble in the …

Report: Rick Barnes would accept UCLA job if offered

Maybe the report about Rick Barnes being a serious candidate for the UCLA job is more than lip service. 247 Sports’ Evan Daniels reported on Sunday that Barnes was a serious candidate for the Bruins job. We dismissed the report, thinking it was …

Lon Kruger denies report linking him to UCLA job

Talks surrounding the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball job continuing to heat up, though one coach is distancing himself from the position. On Sunday night, 247 Sports’ Evan Daniels reported that Tennessee’s Rick Barnes was a serious …

Kim Mulkey

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey celebrates title with baby grandson Kannon

Baylor Bears coach Kim Mulkey was emotional upon celebrating her third national championship win as a head coach. Mulkey’s Bears overcame an injury to star player Lauren Cox and beat Notre Dame 82-81 on Sunday in Tampa. Mulkey was teary-eyed …

Rick Barnes

Report: Rick Barnes is ‘serious candidate’ for UCLA job

A surprising name has emerged in UCLA’s search for a new head basketball coach. According to Evan Daniels of 247 Sports, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is considered a “serious candidate” for the job that has been vacant since Steve …

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