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Iona Gaels head coach Rick Pitino. (Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports)

Rick Pitino responds to rumors surrounding Maryland basketball job

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Rick Pitino is reportedly Maryland basketball’s first choice as head coach

Projected college basketball rankings after Kansas upset by TCU, Villanova tops Providence

Ex-Kentucky basketball star Tyler Ulis injured but ‘actually good’ after scary car accident

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Mark Williams #15 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball as Benny Williams #13 of the Syracuse Orange defends him during the second half at the Carrier Dome on February 26, 2022 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

College basketball predictions for every Top 25 game: End of regular season

Mike Phillips
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 26: Head Coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats yells at his team in the first half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 26, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Kentucky, Kansas and 5 NCAA basketball teams on upset alert this week

Mike Phillips
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March Madness schedule and dates for 2022 NCAA Tournament. (Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports)

2022 March Madness: Men’s NCAA Tournament schedule, dates, TV times

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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 17: The NCAA logo on a basketball during the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Xfinity Center on February 17, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

2022 March Madness: Where is the Final Four?

Ethan Lee
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Feb 26, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jeremy Sochan (top) scores a layup against Kansas Jayhawks forward David McCormack (33) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

College basketball power rankings: What does Saturday’s chaos mean for the Top 10?

Mike Phillips
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TALLAHASSEE, FL - CIRCA 1988: Defensive back Deion Sanders #2 of the Florida State Seminoles winner of the 1988 Jim Thorpe Award, poses with the trophy circa 1988 at Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

4 legendary athletes building a second legacy as HBCU coaches

Dante Pryor
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UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley. (Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports)

Look: UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley rocked hilarious socks vs. Georgetown

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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 26: Head Coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats yells at his team in the first half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 26, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

John Calipari has historical expectations for this Kentucky team

Ethan Lee
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Feb 26, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard JD Notae (1) drives against Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Projected college basketball rankings after Kentucky falls at Arkansas, Purdue upset by Michigan State

Cody Williams
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 08: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against JD Notae #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 08, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 80-76. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

6 teams with a chance to be college basketball’s next first-time champion

Mike Phillips
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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - DECEMBER 19: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Connecticut Huskies cheers on her team during the game against the Louisville Cardinals in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 19, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

UConn women’s basketball gets huge boost with Paige Bueckers returning

Ethan Lee
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 08: Head Coach Bruce Pearl subs in Devan Cambridge #35 of the Auburn Tigers during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 08, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 80-76. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

5 NCAA basketball teams on upset alert this week: Could Auburn lose again?

Mike Phillips
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Joe Krabbenhoft, Wisconsin Badgers, Juan Howard, Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Watch: Wisconsin assistant has best possible comeback to Juwan Howard fight

John Buhler
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LAWRENCE, KS - FEBRUARY 05: Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua #23 of the Baylor Bears knocks the ball away from Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Allen Fieldhouse on February 5, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

College basketball games this week: Top 10 games to watch, including Round 2 of Kansas-Baylor

Mike Phillips
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half against the UCLA Bruins in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Juwan Howard press conference: Michigan coach reveals why he threw punch

Mark Powell
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James Bouknight, Charlotte Hornets. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Watch: James Bouknight kicked out of UConn-Xavier game, sneaks back into student section

John Buhler
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Apr 5, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew celebrates while cutting the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win the national championship game in the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

When was the last time Baylor Bears basketball won a championship?

Mark Powell
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Feb 10, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

When was the last time Purdue Boilermakers basketball won a championship?

Mark Powell
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 03: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs walks off the court after defeating the UCLA Bruins 93-90 in overtime during the 2021 NCAA Final Four semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 03, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

When was the last time Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball won a championship?

Mark Powell
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CHAPEL HILL, NC - DECEMBER 20: A view of the National Championship banners of the North Carolina Tar Heels prior to their game against the Wofford Terriers at Dean Smith Center on December 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Wofford won 79-75. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

When was the last time North Carolina won a NCAA Tournament championship?

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ATHENS, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against Jaxon Etter #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum on February 05, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

When was the last time Auburn won a NCAA Tournament championship?

Mike Phillips
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 02: Oscar Tshiebwe #34 and Keion Brooks Jr #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrate against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena on February 02, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

When was the last time Kentucky won a NCAA Tournament championship?

Mike Phillips
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CHICAGO - MARCH 26: Luther Head #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini kisses teammate Dee Brown #11, L, as they celebrate victory over the Arizona Wildcats in the Chicago Regional Final in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Allstate Arena on March 26, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Arizona 90-89 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

When was the last time Illinois won a NCAA Tournament championship?

Mike Phillips
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Feb 14, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks(from left to right) Eric Williams Jr. (50), Jacob Young (42), N'Faly Dante (behind), Quincy Guerrier (13), and De'Vion Harmon (5) walk back to the court after a timeout during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

When was the last time Oregon Ducks basketball won a championship?

Matt Verderame
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