NCAA Expands Men's and Women's March Madness to 76 Teams Starting in 2027
NCAA will add eight bids to both Division I tournaments in 2027, creating 12-game Opening Rounds, new revenue distributions and expanded sponsorships.
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Five-star guard Dylan Mingo decommits from North Carolina after coaching change
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo, a top-15 2026 prospect, has decommitted from UNC and reopened his recruitment after the Tar Heels hired Michael Malone.
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UCLA Women’s Basketball Wins First NCAA National Championship, Defeating South Carolina 79-51
UCLA women’s basketball claims its first NCAA title with a commanding 79-51 victory over South Carolina, ending decades of dominance by a dynasty.
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Hall of Fame Class of 2026 spotlights women’s basketball and the pace-and-space NBA era
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic team headline the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
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High Point’s Last-Second Jumper Stuns Wisconsin as Panthers Claim First NCAA Tournament Win
Chase Johnston’s late two sends 12-seed High Point past No. 5 Wisconsin, spotlighting how NIL money and new facilities are reshaping March upsets.