Articles filed under Basketball
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Big Ten’s increased power can be felt at United CenterMar 27, 2026 10:28 pm - Michigan clamped down on defense in the second half to secure a 90-77 victory over Alabama in a Midwest regional semifinal at the United Center. The Wolverines were the fourth Big Ten team to reach the Elite Eight.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 and the Thunder use a 22-0 second-half run to beat the Bulls 131-113Mar 27, 2026 9:50 pm - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 second-half run to power a 131-113 win over the Bulls on Friday night.
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Illinois seeks a Final Four berth and Underwood’s Eastern European recruiting is a big reason whyMar 27, 2026 7:17 pm - Given the success Illinois coach Brad Underwood has had with recruits from Eastern Europe, he plans to keep adding such players to his team and is sure that many others will follow suit.
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Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightMar 26, 2026 11:45 pm - David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night.
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Bulls’ Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith both shut down for season due to injuryMar 26, 2026 2:59 pm - The Chicago Bulls are shutting down both Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith for the rest of the season due to injury, the team announced Thursday.
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Northwestern hires former UConn star Carla Berube as women’s hoops coachMar 25, 2026 9:15 pm - Northwestern hired former UConn star Carla Berube as its women's basketball coach on Wednesday.
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Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinalsMar 25, 2026 9:07 pm - DAYTON, Ohio — Johnny Kinziger had 16 points in Illinois State's 61-55 win against Dayton on Wednesday in the NIT quarterfinals. Kinziger shot 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-poi...
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Embiid, George return to the lineup and help 76ers blow out BullsMar 25, 2026 9:00 pm - Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls on Wednesday night.
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Billy Donovan doesn’t deny interest in UNC coaching job but says his focus is on BullsMar 25, 2026 7:37 pm - Billy Donovan didn’t deny interest in the UNC job that opened Tuesday night, when the university parted ways with Hubert Davis. Donovan didn’t come close to doing that.
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Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet Sixteen collisionMar 25, 2026 7:14 pm - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad ...