Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019

Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in 2019.
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Thu, Apr 10
- NCAA Basketball
Lipscomb’s Lennie Acuff is heading home to Alabama to take job at Samford
Lennie Acuff, who coached Lipscomb to three straight 20-win seasons and an appearance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, has been named successor to Bucky McMillan at Samford.
Wed, Apr 9
- NBA
Texas’ Tre Johnson announces he’ll declare for NBA draft after his stellar freshman season
Johnson, who made his announcement on ESPN, averaged 19.7 points per game to lead the SEC and broke Kevin Durant’s school freshman record with 39 against Arkansas late in the regular season.
- NBA
Jase Richardson enters NBA draft, leaving Michigan State sooner than father expected
His father, Jason Richardson, a former Spartans star and NBA standout, helped his son gather feedback from the league to assist in the decision-making process.
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Tue, Apr 8
- NCAA Basketball
Is the Cinderella becoming an endangered species?
Following a tournament that saw fewer upsets and surprising runs than usual, it is fair to wonder if the future of March Madness is written in chalk.
- NCAA Basketball
Houston's title game collapse 'difficult to watch'
Nicole Auerbach and Jordan Cornette break down the latest heartbreak for Houston and Kelvin Sampson.
- NCAA Basketball
Florida breaks SEC's men's hoops title drought
Nicole Auerbach and Jordan Cornette react to Florida putting the finishing touches on a historic year for SEC men's basketball.