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Wetzel: NCAA tournament expansion is bad, but it's happening. Here's how to lessen the damage

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Wetzel: NCAA tournament expansion is bad, but it's happening. Here's how to lessen the damage

John Calipari knows a thing or two about the NCAA tournament, from all perspectives. He's as confused as anyone by expansion but wants to make sure it helps the little guy.

Dan Wetzel · 8 hours ago

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NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to know now that it's official

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NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to know now that it's official

The men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand from 68 to 76 teams. Here's how it will work.

Jeff Borzello · 8 hours ago

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NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams

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NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams

The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.

Jeff Borzello · 7 hours ago

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Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds

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Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds

In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.

J.J. Post · yesterday

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Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes

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Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes

Which teams benefited the most from the portal? And which ones are intriguing but are in wait-and-see mode?

Michael Voepel · yesterday

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Women's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

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Women's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.

ESPN · 2 days ago

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Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb'

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Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."

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Final 2026 women's basketball recruiting top 25 class rankings

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Final 2026 women's basketball recruiting top 25 class rankings

USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

Shane Laflin · 6 days ago

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Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds

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Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds

South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

Charlie Creme · last week

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Mad Dog calls NCAA tournament expansion 'absurd'

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Mad Dog calls NCAA tournament expansion 'absurd'

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo furiously explains why he dislikes the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams.

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Why Jay Williams hates NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams

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Why Jay Williams hates NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams

Jay Williams breaks down why he dislikes the expansion of the NCAA tournament to 76 teams.

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Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCAA tournament expansion benefit?

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Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCAA tournament expansion benefit?

Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.

Charlie Creme and Joe Lunardi · last week

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Attorney: Ex-Nebraska assistant admitted having sex with player

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Attorney: Ex-Nebraska assistant admitted having sex with player

Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged he had sex with former player Ashley Scoggin before she was dismissed from the team in 2022, according to court documents.

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NCAA tourneys set to expand to 76 teams

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NCAA tourneys set to expand to 76 teams

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams.

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Sources: NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams

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Sources: NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

Pete Thamel · last week

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NCAA Women's Bracketology: 2027 women's college basketball projections

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NCAA Women's Bracketology: 2027 women's college basketball projections

With the additions of Jordan Lee and Oliviyah Edwards, the Gamecocks top our first look at next season's NCAA tournament.

Charlie Creme · last week

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Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive

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Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

Pete Thamel · last week

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Kentucky nabs Florida transfer Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter

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Kentucky nabs Florida transfer Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter

Me'Arah O'Neal, a standout forward at Florida last season and the youngest daughter of Shaquille O'Neal, announced her commitment to Kentucky.

Myron Medcalf · last week

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Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

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Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The transfer portal is closed. Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma State while Addy Brown is bound for UCLA.

Charlie Creme · 2 weeks ago

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Source: Miami AD Dan Radakovich expected to announce retirement

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Source: Miami AD Dan Radakovich expected to announce retirement

Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is expected to announce his retirement as early as next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Andrea Adelson · 2 weeks ago

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