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Stanford's Postseason Path Suddenly Looks Much Different

It’s been a long, up and down ride for the Stanford Cardinal this season. From watching the emergence of Ebuka Okorie to falling to multiple mid-majors and then celebrating a Benny Gealer's buzzer beater to win the Acrisure Invitational, there have been some key moments that have made this season both worthwhile and heartbreaking.

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Kyle Smith Makes Blunt NCAA Tournament Case For Stanford Cardinal

Heading into Tuesday's first round matchup against Pitt in the ACC tournament, it looked like Stanford needed to get at least two wins in order to punch their ticket to the dance.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 10

Stanford's tourney bubble may have popped in loss to lowly Pitt

Stanford's NCAA tournament bubble may have popped in buzzer-beating loss to lowly Pitt

That is simply a devastating loss for the Cardinal at the worst possible time. It is also one that is almost certainly going to extend their NCAA Tournament drought to a 12th season.

Hofstra ends lengthy tourney drought after dramatic run to CAA title

Former NBA guard in tears after coaching his alma mater to Big Dance

Watch: Gonzaga player crashes into a cheerleader, gets hilariously distracted

Duke loses PG Caleb Foster ahead of the ACC Tournament

Kansas coach Bill Self weighs in on retirement speculation

Five possible candidates to replace Bobby Hurley as Arizona State's HC

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 10

Stanford vs. Pitt: Players to Watch Out For, Who Comes Out on Top

Over the last few weeks, the Stanford Cardinal have been burning hot. They have taken down Pitt, SMU, Notre Dame, and NC State in the past week and a half, giving them a four-game win streak, and propelling themselves into deep consideration for the NCAA Tournament.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 10

2026 ACC Basketball Tournament: How to Watch the Stanford Cardinal in Action

Postseason basketball is here. After earning a huge upset win over NC State in the regular season finale over the weekend, the Stanford Cardinal are riding

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 10

Stanford Basketball Star Ebuka Okorie Continues to Receive ACC Recognition

For the first time in well over a decade, the Stanford Cardinal are firmly in the mix for a spot in March Madness. Winning over 20 games for the second straight season and entering the ACC tournament with a lot to play for, a good showing can put the Cardinal in the big dance, and a chance to show that Stanford is indeed also a basketball school.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 9

Stanford Football in the Running to Land Four-Star Quarterback

The new era of Stanford football is not messing around. In an offseason that has seen several changes made to the program in multiple areas, including the hiring of new head coach Tavita Pritchard, the Stanford Cardinal are eager to prove that they are ready to be competitive in 2026 and make a run at a bowl game.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 9

Bracketologist Joe Lunardi Breaks Down Stanford's NCAA Tournament Resume

Over the weekend, the Stanford Cardinal had one of the biggest flips in the entire season. After a road win against the NC State Wolfpack, and a plethora of bubble teams going down, Stanford’s once farfetched hopes at their first March Madness in 12 years quickly turned into an achievable goal.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 8

Stanford Bubble Watch: How Many ACC Tourney Wins to Make the NCAA Tournament?

With teams on the bubble for the NCAA tournament faltering in their final regular season games, and Stanford pulling off a huge Quad 1 road win against NC State, the Cardinal now find themselves firmly on the bubble to make it into March Madness.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 8

Stanford Beats NC State to Get Back on the Bubble

Coming into Saturday’s crucial matchup between the Stanford Cardinal and NC State Wolfpack, Stanford was in need of a win if they wanted any chance at staying in the hunt for a spot in the NCAA tournament.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 7

Stanford Bubble Watch: Did Upset Win Over NC State Put Them in the NCAA Tournament?

Nerd Ball may have saved Stanford's chances at making the NCAA tournament on Saturday. The Cardinal did all of the little things to get themselves ahead this afternoon, and ended up squeaking by NC State, 85-84 on the road to close out the regular season.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 7

Stanford's Huge Opportunity Against NC State

Over the past few weeks, the Stanford Cardinal have slowly built themselves back into a genuine bubble team. With recent wins over Pitt, SMU, and Notre Dame, the Cardinal are beginning to prove themselves on a national stage.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 6

Stanford Basketball Tournament Projection with One Game Remaining

After a three-game stretch that has helped the Stanford Cardinal reach one of their highest peaks of the season, Stanford is looking ahead to their final game of the season, where the Cardinal take on a solid NC State Wolfpack program.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 6

Trio of Stanford Women's Basketball Stars Honored by ACC

Stanford women's basketball may have experienced another season of struggles, but hope for the future is extremely high. Earlier this week, a trio of Cardinal

Stanford in For Tough Weekend Test Against Wake Forest

After a poor first few weeks of the season, the Stanford Cardinal now have one of their tougher series of the year. This weekend, they will travel to Winston-Salem, NC to take on the No.15 ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons in both teams’ first ACC series of the year.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 5

Three Former Stanford Stars Set to Take Part in World Baseball Classic

The Olympic Games have just ended, but Stanford will yet again take center stage at the international level for sport. The World Baseball Classic is upon us, where the world's best baseball players will suit up for their countries and compete for the prize money at the end of the tournament.

Stanford Cardinal News / Softball On SI / February 11

Stanford Softball Delivers Perfect 5-0 Start in Brand New Stadium

It was all smiles for the Stanford Cardinal on a sunny Super Bowl LX weekend in California. The Stanford softball program proudly christened its brand new stadium, cruising to an undefeated 5-0 record right to start the 2026 season.