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UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

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UCLA fans gather in Arizona to proudly cheer on Final Four Bruins they admire

Boston Bruins

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA entering NCAA title game with 'businesslike' mindset

UCLA's experience from last year's Final Four loss has led to a more strategic and confident approach in the NCAA championship game.

UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 to reach the women's NCAA Tournament championship game for the first time, led by Lauren Betts' key performance.

Commentary: UCLA defies expectations with a TKO of Texas and isn't backing down from title fight

UCLA women's basketball team showcased resilience and toughness in their victory over Texas, advancing to the national championship against South Carolina.

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.

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UCLA fans gather in Arizona to proudly cheer on Final Four Bruins they admire

UCLA fans passionately support women's basketball, hoping for equal recognition and success as men's sports.

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.

UCLA entering NCAA title game with 'businesslike' mindset

UCLA's experience from last year's Final Four loss has led to a more strategic and confident approach in the NCAA championship game.

UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 to reach the women's NCAA Tournament championship game for the first time, led by Lauren Betts' key performance.

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Michigan dominated Arizona in the Final Four, winning 91-73 with Aday Mara scoring 26 points.

Nebraska's Hoiberg named AP Coach of the Year after Sweet 16 run

Fred Hoiberg was named AP men's basketball coach of the year after leading Nebraska to a 28-win season and its first NCAA Tournament victory.

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer named AP Player of the Year

Cameron Boozer was named AP's men's college basketball national player of the year, showcasing exceptional performance and contributing to Duke's successful season.

UCLA coach Bob Chesney grades Bruins on effort not perfection as spring football opens

UCLA football coach Bob Chesney emphasizes accountability and effort over perfection during the first spring practice.

Rick Pitino will continue historic run with St. John's after signing new contract | amNewYork

Rick Pitino signed a new deal with St. John's, extending his contract through the 2029-30 season and increasing his salary significantly.

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Rick Pitino signs contract extension with St. John's basketball after historic three-year stretch

Rick Pitino has signed a contract extension with St. John's after a successful basketball season, aiming for future championships.

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Rick Pitino will continue historic run with St. John's after signing new contract | amNewYork

Rick Pitino signed a new deal with St. John's, extending his contract through the 2029-30 season and increasing his salary significantly.

fromStorm The Paint

6 days ago

Rick Pitino signs contract extension with St. John's basketball after historic three-year stretch

Rick Pitino has signed a contract extension with St. John's after a successful basketball season, aiming for future championships.

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UCLA's Cori Close is finally ready for her national championship moment

Cori Close aims for her first NCAA championship title with UCLA after 15 years of program development.

LA Lakers

Commentary: Bronny James has proven he deserves to be a Laker - with or without LeBron

Bronny James has become a reliable NBA reserve for the Lakers, making history with the first father-to-son assisted three-pointer.

Dybantsa, Boozer, Acuff headline men's Wooden finalists and All-America selections

Freshman players dominate the Wooden Award finalists and All-America selections in men's college basketball this season.

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4 days ago

Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers reportedly voted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

Miami Heat

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Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s candidacy for major NBA award is stronger than ever

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has established himself as a consistent and valuable bench player for the Miami Heat, making him a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year.

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Caleb Foster 'had no business playing tonight.' But he did - and led Duke to Elite 8

Caleb Foster defied injury odds to contribute significantly in Duke's Sweet 16 victory over St. John's.

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Billionaire Vows Major Backing To Turn Rick Pitino's St. John's Into a 'Dynasty'

St. John's basketball has seen a resurgence thanks to Mike Repole's support, aiming to build a long-term dynasty after recent successes.

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Boston Celtics

Two Dazed Freshmen Authored The Tournament's Immortal Moment | Defector

Boston Celtics

UConn's thrilling win over Duke proved that blue-blood clashes are alive and well

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Two Dazed Freshmen Authored The Tournament's Immortal Moment | Defector

UConn's Braylon Mullins made a game-winning shot, leading the Huskies to the Final Four and eliminating Duke.

UConn's thrilling win over Duke proved that blue-blood clashes are alive and well

UConn's stunning victory over Duke in the Final Four showcased college basketball's enduring excitement despite significant changes in the sport.

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Boys' basketball coach of the year: Mike LeDuc of Damien

Mike LeDuc is one of those old-school coaches who likes to push his players forward and fade into the background when team success comes.

Golden State Warriors

UCLA star Lauren Betts rewards fans who helped change her life

Lauren Betts overcame mental health challenges to excel in basketball, culminating in a career-high performance that showcased her growth and community support.

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Jayson Tatum earns his first Eastern Conference player of the week award of the season

Jayson Tatum earned Eastern Conference player of the week honors for the first time this season, marking the 13th time he has won the award overall. He is now third all-time on the franchise list, trailing only Paul Pierce and Larry Bird.

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LA Clippers

Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in OT win over Santa Clara

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Rick Pitino Gives his Verdict on Jon Scheyer's Future Amid Mounting Pressure to Quit Duke | College Sports Network

Duke Blue Devils lost to UConn 72-73, ending their NCAA Tournament run, leading to increased pressure on coach Jon Scheyer.

Cal Baptist wins WAC as Utah Valley misses tying alley-oop

Cal Baptist defeated Utah Valley 63-61 in the WAC tournament final to earn its first NCAA tournament appearance in program history.

UCLA women surge in second half to defeat Minnesota and advance to Elite Eight

UCLA defeated Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight with strong performances from Rice, Betts, and Dugalic.

Without Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA edges Central Florida to advance at NCAA tournament

UCLA defeats Central Florida 75-71, advancing in the NCAA tournament despite missing leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau.

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Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in OT win over Santa Clara

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Rick Pitino Gives his Verdict on Jon Scheyer's Future Amid Mounting Pressure to Quit Duke | College Sports Network

Duke Blue Devils lost to UConn 72-73, ending their NCAA Tournament run, leading to increased pressure on coach Jon Scheyer.

Cal Baptist wins WAC as Utah Valley misses tying alley-oop

Cal Baptist defeated Utah Valley 63-61 in the WAC tournament final to earn its first NCAA tournament appearance in program history.

UCLA women surge in second half to defeat Minnesota and advance to Elite Eight

UCLA defeated Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight with strong performances from Rice, Betts, and Dugalic.

Without Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA edges Central Florida to advance at NCAA tournament

UCLA defeats Central Florida 75-71, advancing in the NCAA tournament despite missing leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau.

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla on possibility of winning coach of the year: 'It's a stupid award'

Joe Mazzulla emphasizes the importance of players and staff over individual accolades in coaching.

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Higher education

Commentary: UCLA maulers seem destined for national title after bashing Iowa for Big Ten crown

UCLA beats Ohio State, extends win streak to 24 and reaches Big Ten tournament title game

UCLA women's basketball defeated No. 5 Ohio State 72-62 in the Big Ten tournament semifinal, extending their winning streak to 24 games and remaining undefeated in conference play.

No. 2 UCLA women dominate rival USC to finish Big Ten play undefeated

UCLA finished undefeated in Big Ten play with a 73-50 victory over USC, becoming the first women's basketball team in over a decade to achieve this feat.

Women

No. 2 UCLA wins its 19th straight game with thrashing of Indiana

Women

No. 3 UCLA women crush No. 12 Maryland for its 11th straight win

Higher education

Commentary: UCLA maulers seem destined for national title after bashing Iowa for Big Ten crown

UCLA beats Ohio State, extends win streak to 24 and reaches Big Ten tournament title game

UCLA women's basketball defeated No. 5 Ohio State 72-62 in the Big Ten tournament semifinal, extending their winning streak to 24 games and remaining undefeated in conference play.

No. 2 UCLA women dominate rival USC to finish Big Ten play undefeated

UCLA finished undefeated in Big Ten play with a 73-50 victory over USC, becoming the first women's basketball team in over a decade to achieve this feat.

Women

No. 2 UCLA wins its 19th straight game with thrashing of Indiana

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Women

No. 3 UCLA women crush No. 12 Maryland for its 11th straight win

Prep talk: Greatest individual performances in state basketball history

There was nothing quite like Tracy Murray scoring 64 points for Glendora in the 1989 Division II final at the Oakland Coliseum. Damien coach Mike LeDuc was then Glendora's coach. Glendora lost to Menlo 89-83.

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Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.

St. John's Zuby Ejiofor wins Big East Defensive Player of the Year | amNewYork

Zuby Ejiofor earned Big East Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation's 14th-ranked defense with 1.97 blocks per game and becoming the first Division I player since 2021 to record eight blocks in consecutive games.

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Roger Rubin: And the Big East awards go to . . . Here are my picks

St. John's center Zuby Ejiofor wins Big East Player of the Year as the conference regular season champion who leads his team in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.

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St. John's Zuby Ejiofor named Big East Player of the Year

St. John's center Zuby Ejiofor won the 2025-26 Big East Player of the Year award and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, becoming only the fourth Red Storm player to receive the honor.

UCLA stars now have a better chance of sticking to WNBA rosters under new CBA

Expanded WNBA rosters and new CBA create opportunities for college players, allowing them to pursue professional careers without overseas commitments.

#college-basketball

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John Thompson III on a Basketball Season's Memorable Ending

John Thompson III's Princeton team won an unexpected Ivy League championship in 2001, celebrated with an indoor Gatorade bath that caused fans to rush the court and slide across the gymnasium floor.

Zuby Ejiofor makes history with Big East Player of the Year honors | amNewYork

Zuby Ejiofor becomes the first St. John's player to win both Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.

Los Angeles Rams

USC NBA draft prospect Alijah Arenas refuses to see his dreams derailed by bad luck

UCLA stuns Michigan State to advance to Big Ten tournament semifinals

UCLA defeated Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten tournament, avenging an earlier 30-point loss, with Donovan Dent recording 23 points and 12 assists.

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John Thompson III on a Basketball Season's Memorable Ending

John Thompson III's Princeton team won an unexpected Ivy League championship in 2001, celebrated with an indoor Gatorade bath that caused fans to rush the court and slide across the gymnasium floor.

Zuby Ejiofor makes history with Big East Player of the Year honors | amNewYork

Zuby Ejiofor becomes the first St. John's player to win both Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.

Los Angeles Rams

USC NBA draft prospect Alijah Arenas refuses to see his dreams derailed by bad luck

UCLA stuns Michigan State to advance to Big Ten tournament semifinals

UCLA defeated Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten tournament, avenging an earlier 30-point loss, with Donovan Dent recording 23 points and 12 assists.

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Lauren Betts erupts for 35 as UCLA rolls past Oklahoma State

UCLA Bruins defeated Oklahoma State 87-68, advancing to the Sweet 16 with Lauren Betts scoring a career-high 35 points.

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Los Angeles

Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Northwestern

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Everything goes right for UCLA men in win over Rutgers

Lauren Betts erupts for 35 as UCLA rolls past Oklahoma State

UCLA Bruins defeated Oklahoma State 87-68, advancing to the Sweet 16 with Lauren Betts scoring a career-high 35 points.

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Los Angeles

Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Northwestern

National Basketball Association

Everything goes right for UCLA men in win over Rutgers

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Los Angeles Rams

Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson dies

Prep talk: Football student-athletes to be honored at annual banquets

National Football Foundation local chapters honor top senior football student-athletes based on academic performance and leadership skills at regional banquets.

Los Angeles Rams

Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson dies

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Prep talk: Football student-athletes to be honored at annual banquets

National Football Foundation local chapters honor top senior football student-athletes based on academic performance and leadership skills at regional banquets.

UCLA's Clark grins and bears lost tooth in NCAA tournament win

Skyy Clark, after losing a tooth during the game, said, 'It definitely hurt. I have a little lisp going on.' His determination was evident as he continued to play despite the pain.

Boston Bruins

Jordan Chiles goes perfect again as UCLA sweeps Big Ten gymnastics titles

"Our team is just going up from here. We haven't hit our peak yet. Obviously, there are still things that we can work on as individuals, but I think the team environment is definitely there. I couldn't be more proud of each and every single athlete that went up today and stepped in as well."

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National Basketball Association

Commentary: During statue unveiling, Pat Riley reminds the disjointed Lakers of keys to winning

National Basketball Association

Statue outside Lakers' arena is another first for Pat Riley, the consummate coach

National Basketball Association

Commentary: During statue unveiling, Pat Riley reminds the disjointed Lakers of keys to winning

National Basketball Association

Statue outside Lakers' arena is another first for Pat Riley, the consummate coach

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UCLA dominates rival USC to secure double bye in Big Ten tournament

UCLA defeated USC 89-68, securing the No. 6 seed in the Big Ten tournament with a bye through the first two rounds, while USC's tournament hopes fade after a seven-game losing streak.

US news

Problems continue to mount for UCLA men in loss to Wisconsin

Games

UCLA men's basketball holds off Washington, closes homestand with back-to-back wins

Los Angeles

Five fixes needed to get UCLA men's basketball on track amid dismaying stretch

Trent Perry has 20 points as UCLA routs No. 9 Nebraska

UCLA defeated No. 9 Nebraska 72-52 on Senior Night, securing its 20th win and third victory over a top-10 opponent this season.

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Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Maryland

UCLA dominates rival USC to secure double bye in Big Ten tournament

UCLA defeated USC 89-68, securing the No. 6 seed in the Big Ten tournament with a bye through the first two rounds, while USC's tournament hopes fade after a seven-game losing streak.

US news

Problems continue to mount for UCLA men in loss to Wisconsin

Games

UCLA men's basketball holds off Washington, closes homestand with back-to-back wins

Los Angeles

Five fixes needed to get UCLA men's basketball on track amid dismaying stretch

Trent Perry has 20 points as UCLA routs No. 9 Nebraska

UCLA defeated No. 9 Nebraska 72-52 on Senior Night, securing its 20th win and third victory over a top-10 opponent this season.

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Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry power UCLA to victory over Maryland

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Donovan Dent's OT layup caps historical rally for UCLA

UCLA overcame a 23-point deficit to beat No. 10 Illinois 95-94 in overtime with Donovan Dent's last-second layup.

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UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau to miss Big Ten tournament semifinal game Saturday

UCLA faces Purdue in the Big Ten tournament semifinal without leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau due to a mild knee sprain, though he is expected to return for the NCAA tournament.

Boston Bruins

UCLA loses Bilodeau but ousts Michigan St. in Big Ten quarters

UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau to miss Big Ten tournament semifinal game Saturday

UCLA faces Purdue in the Big Ten tournament semifinal without leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau due to a mild knee sprain, though he is expected to return for the NCAA tournament.

Boston Bruins

UCLA loses Bilodeau but ousts Michigan St. in Big Ten quarters

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Ciena Alipio emerging as key piece in UCLA's championship push

You're seeing the result of every hard practice that we're having. We're putting in work and we're doing what we absolutely have to every single day in the gym and I think it's just putting it all together on the same day.

Los Angeles Rams

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National Basketball Association

UCLA's Cronin apologizes to player for ejecting him from game

National Basketball Association

Commentary: UCLA must eject Mick Cronin if he can't respect his players

National Basketball Association

UCLA's Cronin apologizes to player for ejecting him from game

National Basketball Association

Commentary: UCLA must eject Mick Cronin if he can't respect his players

UCLA rolls to second straight women's Big Ten tourney title

UCLA defeated Iowa 96-45 to win the Big Ten tournament championship, their second consecutive title and first back-to-back postseason conference titles in school history.

Higher education

New UCLA football coach Bob Chesney impresses high school coaches with energy, vision

Bob Chesney's energetic, transparent recruiting approach and early scholarship offers have energized Southern California high school coaches and prospects.

Commentary: Mick Cronin's cleverly brutal criticism of his team isn't disrupting UCLA's surge

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin uses intense criticism and yelling to motivate players who understand and thrive under his demanding coaching style, leading the Bruins to tournament success.

Alijah Arenas delivers his best game, powering USC to win over Indiana

After USC leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara went down early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury, freshman Alijah Arenas knew what he needed to do. When Trojan starters Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie fouled out late in the second half, nothing changed. USC's game against Indiana (15-8, 6-6 Big Ten) Tuesday night at the Galen Center was close early.

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National Basketball Association

How UCLA's softball star decided to join the basketball program

WHEN MEGAN GRANT sits in the front row of her Intro to Gender Studies class at UCLA, she's enjoying the only rest she'll get all day. It's game day for the UCLA women's basketball team. Grant has 10 hours until she'll take the court for the Bruins. But before putting on her basketball jersey, the UCLA dual athlete will have weight training, class and softball practice. The senior softball star has a career .727 slugging percentage, .978 fielding percentage and earned the Big Ten single-season record for home runs with 26 in 2025.

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