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Basketball

Rick Pitino questions expanded March Madness pushback: 'Why and who cares?'

Rick Pitino questions expanded March Madness pushback: 'Why and who cares?'

  • John Leuzzi USA Today

Consider Rick Pitino on board with the expanded NCAA Tournament.

It's official: NCAA tournaments expand to 76-team brackets

It's official: NCAA tournaments expand to 76-team brackets

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

The Division I committees for both men's and women's basketball voted unanimously Thursday to expand both NCAA Tournaments from 68 to 76 teams.

Over a month after 'Sam Hoiberg Day,' special guest surprises Wahoo preschool class

Over a month after 'Sam Hoiberg Day,' special guest surprises Wahoo preschool class

  • ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star

More than a month after celebrating “Sam Hoiberg Day” at Wahoo Elementary, a preschool class finally got to talk with its favorite Nebraska basketball player.

Basketball transfer portal’s early losers: Big names, big swings, bigger questions

Basketball transfer portal’s early losers: Big names, big swings, bigger questions

  • Austin Curtright USA Today

The 2026 men's basketball transfer portal has been full of swings and misses for high-major programs.

Reports: NCAA finalizing plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams

Reports: NCAA finalizing plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

The men's and women's NCAA Tournament fields will expand from 68 to 76 teams in 2027.

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

  • Erick Smith and Paul Myerberg USA TODAY

We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

Nebraska basketball's Pryce Sandfort to undergo hernia surgery, expected back by June

Nebraska basketball's Pryce Sandfort to undergo hernia surgery, expected back by June

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

Nebraska basketball sharpshooter Pryce Sandfort will undergo surgery for a sports hernia, coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday.

Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

    Now that the season is over, it’s time to reflect on what happened at the Final Four. Here are your winners and losers from the final weekend of the season.

    Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

    Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

      Photos: Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in NCAA Elite 8

      Photos: Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in NCAA Elite 8

        Take a look inside the Toyota Center as Iowa men's basketball takes on Illinois in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament Elite 8 in Houston.

        Photos: Iowa practices in Houston ahead of their Sweet 16 game

        Photos: Iowa practices in Houston ahead of their Sweet 16 game

          Take a look at photos from Iowa's practice at Houston's Toyota Center ahead of their NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet 16 game against Nebraska.

          They converted their OKC neighbors into Husker fans. They're all ready for a tournament win

          They converted their OKC neighbors into Husker fans. They're all ready for a tournament win

            Tristen Adams, a lifelong Husker, now lives in Oklahoma City and introduced her neighbors to Nebraska sports. Now, they're all rooting for a historic Nebraska basketball win in their city.

            March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

            March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

              There's nothing quite like March Madness to remind people of what college sports is all about. At its best, the NCAA Tournament is a needed reminder about what's right.

              Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

              Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

                Basketball can be played on blacktop or hardwood, but the 2026 Big 12 Tournament is adding another surface to the mix: glass.

                Bill would let in more Husker fans, lift seating cap at Pinnacle Bank Arena

                Bill would let in more Husker fans, lift seating cap at Pinnacle Bank Arena

                A Lincoln senator’s bill would remove the 16,000-seat cap at Pinnacle Bank Arena, potentially allowing more fans at Huskers games and major events.

                Wisconsin men's basketball general manager 'always believed' in team's recent surge

                Wisconsin men's basketball general manager 'always believed' in team's recent surge

                The Badgers have won four-straight, and six of their last seven games. They remained sure of their roster construction even through a difficult start to the season.

                It's a 'simple game,' and Wisconsin men's basketball is making shots

                It's a 'simple game,' and Wisconsin men's basketball is making shots

                The Badgers are starting to shoot better from 3, and coach Greg Gard shared a not-to-secret basketball secret postgame.

                Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball hosts Rutgers in Big Ten showdown

                Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball hosts Rutgers in Big Ten showdown

                A collection of photos from the Wisconsin men's basketball team's Big Ten game against Rutgers on Saturday at the Kohl Center.

                Nebraska women's basketball ranked in AP Top 25 poll

                Nebraska women's basketball ranked in AP Top 25 poll

                For the first time this season, the Nebraska women's basketball team is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. 

                Duke freshman Cooper Flagg declares for NBA draft, becomes favorite to go No. 1

                Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.

                Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day of men's tournament

                Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day of men's tournament

                The NCAA said 0.0938% of more than 34 million brackets were still perfect. Numbers were similar at CBS, where 0.09% of brackets were unblemished following the first day of action.

                AP PHOTOS: Shohei Ohtani headlines MLB's memorable visit to Tokyo

                AP PHOTOS: Shohei Ohtani headlines MLB's memorable visit to Tokyo

                The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series in Japan. Highlights included the return of two-way star Shohei Ohtani to his native country.

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                How Natalie Potts became a starter for Nebraska as a freshman — and where she's headed now

                How Natalie Potts became a starter for Nebraska as a freshman — and where she's headed now

                “(Natalie Potts) has this just very calming presence about her. When she came in as a freshman, I just knew right away that she was gonna do big, great things.”

                Nebraska basketball notes: Fred Hoiberg's 'routine' surgery; Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg on sidelines

                Nebraska basketball notes: Fred Hoiberg's 'routine' surgery; Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg on sidelines

                How Rienk Mast is staying involved despite being out for the upcoming season, and more on Fred Hoiberg's upcoming procedure.

                ‘Quite amazing': Nebraska teammates bullish on Britt Prince as she adjusts to college game

                ‘Quite amazing': Nebraska teammates bullish on Britt Prince as she adjusts to college game

                Excitement and expectations for a Nebraska women’s basketball freshman have rarely been higher than they are for five-star Britt Prince. Teammates are already sold.

                Opening Night for Nebraska men's and women's basketball to be held in new outdoor location

                Opening Night for Nebraska men's and women's basketball to be held in new outdoor location

                Opening night will be in a new location this season for Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball, moving outdoors.

                Brice Williams, Juwan Gary's return to Nebraska all about unfinished business, one last ride

                Brice Williams, Juwan Gary's return to Nebraska all about unfinished business, one last ride

                As Brice Williams and Juwan Gary discussed the night in Memphis after being eliminated from the NCAA tournament, they had unfinished business at Nebraska.

                Creighton's Baylor Scheierman selected by the Boston Celtics in first round of NBA Draft

                Creighton's Baylor Scheierman selected by the Boston Celtics in first round of NBA Draft

                Baylor Scheierman’s dream became a reality Wednesday night. The Creighton star was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft.

                Former Creighton, Nebraska women's basketball coach and advisor Connie Yori retires

                Former Creighton, Nebraska women's basketball coach and advisor Connie Yori retires

                After one of the most successful Creighton women's basketball careers and a 36-year stint as coach and advisor, Connie Yori announced her retirement from the university Friday.

                UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel transfers to Nebraska basketball

                UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel transfers to Nebraska basketball

                Nebraska men's basketball added a frontcourt piece — and a third big man transfer — who played one season in the Pac-12.

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