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Dan Hurley trashes new lawsuits against the NCAA

UConn head coach Dan Hurley is once again taking aim at the fiasco surrounding the NCAA and its new rules regarding student-athletes getting a fifth year of eligibility.

Chris Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

Texans Cut UDFA K Chris Freeman

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans waived undrafted K Chris Freeman on Friday. Freeman began his career at Indiana and took over as the team’s full-time kicker in his fourth season. From there, he transferred to Uconn and spent two seasons with the Huskies.

Dan Hurley News / Yardbarker / June 8

Dan Hurley, UConn hire assistant coach to replace Luke Murray

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies had another strong season in 2025 and made it to the NCAA Championship game, but they fell short of bringing home another title with a loss to the Michigan Wolverines.

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

Is Michigan basketball coach Dusty May heading to the NBA?

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

Dan Hurley, UConn get good news in transfer portal steal

Hurley continues to be a force in college basketball, and that's why he's able to land sought-after players in the transfer portal.

Duke HC Jon Scheyer expected to draw interest for 1 NBA job

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Diego Pavia signs contract with Ravens but faces uphill battle in making final roster

The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia ahead of minicamp this weekend, but that doesn't mean he's guaranteed to make the final roster.

Diego Pavia makes embarrassing history after going undrafted

Winners, losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft: Steelers make feel-good pick, Diego Pavia goes undrafted

Braylon Mullins To Play Another Season At UConn

Braylon Mullins, who was considered a potential lottery pick in this year’s draft, has decided to return to Connecticut for his sophomore season, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link).

Dusty May News / Yardbarker / April 7

Michigan HC Dusty May reacts to 'unreal' win over UConn

The Michigan Wolverines are national champions. In just his second year in charge of the program, Dusty May has turned it upside down, leading them to their second title in school history.

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg claps back at 'mercenaries' narrative after beating UConn

Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Men's NCAA national championship takeaways: Big Ten wins first national title since 2000

Duke early title favorite at 2027 Final Four in Detroit

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7

Men's NCAA national championship takeaways: Big Ten wins first national title since 2000

The Michigan Wolverines are back on top. For the first time since 1989, Michigan is the men's college basketball national champion after defeating the Connecticut Huskies, 69-63, in Monday's national championship.

Michigan's defense outshines historic offense in title win over UConn

Michigan HC Dusty May reacts to 'unreal' win over UConn

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg claps back at 'mercenaries' narrative

Lendeborg gives saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

Five reasons Michigan will beat UConn in the national championship

The Connecticut Huskies are aiming to become a dynasty, but the Michigan Wolverines stand in their way. Here are five reasons Michigan can cut down the nets.

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg reveals his injury status for national title game

UConn men's Final Four record shows title win may be inevitable

Michigan vs. UConn is an NCAA championship game built on opposites

Auburn salvages season with NIT championship win over Tulsa

UNC loses out on another HC candidate after Nate Oats-Alabama news

Duke's Cameron Boozer joins Cooper Flagg as Naismith winner

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4

Geno Auriemma apologizes for classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Connecticut Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is ready to make amends.

Multiple journalists point out key problem with Auriemma's apology

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with Auriemma

Sideline video reveals Staley's message for Auriemma after confrontation

Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Women's Final Four winners, losers: UConn comes crashing down

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 4

Auriemma issues Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Auriemma knows it's a matter of time before Strong leads the team back to the top.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Women's Final Four winners, losers: UConn's undefeated season comes crashing down

The 'Final Four teams since 2000' quiz

Can you name every team that has made the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament since 2000?

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Most NCAA Tournament wins' quiz

The 'NCAA tournament No.1-seeds' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 31

Cayden Boozer makes heartbreaking admission after Duke collapse

The Blue Devils were on the wrong side of NCAA history with their shocking loss to UConn.

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Jon Scheyer News / Yardbarker / March 30

Evans' old Instagram handle will age poorly after Duke's loss

Isaiah Evans' old Instagram handle will age poorly after Duke's shocking Elite Eight loss to UConn

Evans had a huge hand in the Duke Blue Devils' stunning loss to the Connecticut Huskies in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

No. 2 UConn stuns No. 1 Duke on Braylon Mullins' last-second heave

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

There had never been a No. 1 seed lose in the NCAA Tournament after leading by 15 points after halftime. Thanks to a costly late turnover and a 35-foot jumper by Connecticut's Braylon Mullins, Duke ended up on the wrong end of an epic comeback, and UConn is heading back to the Final Four with a 73-72 win.

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Michigan has reasons to brag in basketball and football after reaching Final Four

Michigan players went nuts for Dusty May’s son’s epic moment

Rick Pitino gets well-earned contract extension, raise with St. John's

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 23

UConn women unbeatable after throttling Syracuse in Round of 32

How is anyone going to beat the Connecticut Huskies?

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo climbs record books with incredible performance in upset win over Ohio State

Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Minnesota stuns Ole Miss; Madison Booker goes off for Texas

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / March 19

UConn commit is Gatorade girls’ H.S. hoops player of the year

UConn 5-star commit named Gatorade Girls’ High School Basketball Player of the Year

Olivia Vukosa is already a big deal, but she just landed one of the biggest honors a college basketball recruit could get.

Why Andraya Carter expects No. 1 UConn women to dominate in NCAA Tournament

FIBA comments on Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Team USA development

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Iowa WBB History

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / March 17

UConn vs. Furman Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Huskies Can Beat the Paladins

Just days after falling 72–52 to St. John’s in the Big East Championship at Madison Square Garden, the UConn Huskies are turning their focus toward the NCAA Tournament.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / March 16

Why Andraya Carter expects No. 1 UConn women to dominate in NCAA Tournament

The top-ranked UConn women completed their 11th undefeated regular season in program history, and followed that up with a Big East Tournament title to enter the NCAA Tournament unblemished.

UConn, UCLA remain atop Top 25 entering NCAA Tournament

Biggest flaw for each No. 1 seed in women's March Madness

No. 1 seeds with easiest, toughest draw in women's NCAA Tournament

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 14

Rick Pitino has made St. John's kings of Big East with another conference championship

When St. John's hired Rick Pitino prior to the 2023-24 season they were hoping one of college basketball's most successful coaches could work his magic and return the program to relevance. And so he has.

No. 13 St. John's starts fast, pounds No. 6 UConn for Big East crown

No. 22 Vanderbilt's SEC semifinal upset win over No. 4 Florida continues athletic program's hot streak

Five most important storylines heading into Selection Sunday

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 7

Stunning UConn loss puts NCAA Tournament 1-seed up for grabs

The Connecticut Huskies may have flubbed their chance of earning an NCAA Tournament 1-seed.

Darryn Peterson raises eyebrows with comments about his future

No. 1 Duke rolls by No. 17 North Carolina

Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida

Dan Hurley bumps referee and gets ejected during epic meltdown

Bruce Pearl had to awkwardly interview Miami’s head coach

Five men's CBB teams with most on the line in conference tournaments

Geno Auriemma News / Yardbarker / March 1

Will UConn women win it all after another perfect regular season?

Will UConn women win it all after completing another perfect regular season?

There are few dynasties in major North American sports more consistently impressive — and dominant — than the UConn women's basketball team. They might be on their way to yet another national championship this season.

Omaha women's basketball achieves feat no NBA or WNBA team has in 15 years

Women's Top 25 roundup: Elina Aarnisalo helps No. 21 North Carolina beat No. 12 Duke

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Rick Pitino News / Yardbarker / February 26

St. John's Rick Pitino takes blame for lousy performance vs. UConn

St. John's Red Storm men's basketball head coach Rick Pitino didn't want to speak with the media long after a deflating loss to the Connecticut Huskies on Wednesday night.

St. John's had one of the most embarrassing halves ever against UConn

Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school

CBB insider reveals if Ohio State HC Jake Diebler is on hot seat

What the numbers say about Ohio State's NCAA Tournament hopes

Why undefeated Miami (Ohio) may have to win out to punch NCAA Tournament ticket

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / February 1

Perfect season looking even more likely for No. 1 UConn women after second-half runaway against No. 15 Tennessee

The top-ranked UConn Huskies went into the half tied at 42 with No. 15 Tennessee on Sunday, but it did not take long for the defending champions to put the game out of reach.

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz