NCAA Tournament fields to remain at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar.
Watkins to sit out season for South Carolina South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins said Friday she is taking time off from basketball and hopes to return for the 2026-27 season. - Michael Voepel
Kansas coach Self hospitalized after 'concerning symptoms' Kansas coach Bill Self was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing "some concerning symptoms" and had two stents inserted, the university said. - Jeff Borzello
USC's Arenas to miss 6-8 months with knee injury USC freshman basketball player Alijah Arenas will sit out six to eight months after suffering a knee injury that will require surgery, the school announced Wednesday. - Jeff Borzello
USC's Watkins headlines 13 new Unrivaled NIL signings Unrivaled announced 13 new NIL deal signings, headlined by USC's JuJu Watkins, UCLA's Lauren Betts, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and UConn's Azzi Fudd. - Kendra Andrews
March Madness expansion floated; change could come as soon as next season The committees for men's and women's Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations.
Pettiford rejoins Auburn, eyes higher draft slot in '26 Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford will withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and return to the Tigers for his sophomore season, he told ESPN on Wednesday. - Jonathan Givony
Prospect survey: Who is most underrated player in the 2025 NBA Draft? Endless hours are spent by NBA teams and draft analysts to project every pick ahead of the 2025 NBA draft. But what do prospects think of their peers? - Jeff Borzello and Jeremy Woo and Jonathan Givony and Zach Kram
Gators reach $40.5M extension with basketball coach Golden Florida coach Todd Golden, fresh off leading the Gators to the national championship, has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension that keeps him in Gainesville through the 2030-31 season. - Jeff Borzello
Forward Williams to transfer to UConn for final season Former Wisconsin forward Serah Williams has committed to to UConn for her final year of collegiate eligibility, she announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. - Kendra Andrews
Duke G Proctor to skip senior season and jump to NBA draft Duke guard Tyrese Proctor is entering the NBA draft and skipping his senior season. The team announced Proctor's move in a social-media post Friday night. The 6-foot-6, 183-pound junior from Australia was a three-year starter and one of Jon Scheyer’s first incoming recruits when he took over for retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski.
Canadian Lee announces transfer to Florida Canadian Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee is joining the national champion Florida Gators, he announced Wednesday on social media. The Toronto native was one of the top point guards in the transfer portal according to ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello.
Freshman star Knueppel to leave Duke, enter NBA draft Duke freshman Kon Knueppel announced Wednesday on social media that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility. - Jonathan Givony
Report: Fulwiley entering transfer portal MiLaysia Fulwiley is entering the transfer portal, The Greenville News's Lulu Kesin reports. The stunning move comes after the guard's sophomore season at South Carolina.
Florida overcomes Houston to win third men’s National Championship Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
No. 1 Houston leads No. 1 Florida at halftime of men's National Championship game The Houston Cougars lead the Florida Gators 31-28 at halftime in a battle of No. 1 seeds in the men’s National Championship game.
Houston, Florida set battle for NCAA title on TSN after upsets finally hit tournament Houston and Florida wrap up a front-runner’s Final Four that featured all No. 1 seeds but ends with the two top ones — Auburn and Duke — sitting at home. Watch the championship game LIVE on TSN at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT.
Men's 2025 national championship game preview: Keys for Houston, Florida Watch Houston take on Florida Monday night LIVE Monday night at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT across the TSN Network, on TSN.ca and the TSN App. - Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf
Houston storms back to knock off Flagg, Duke to reach NCAA title game Houston’s suffocating defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes and erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes Saturday in a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils at the Final Four.
Broome on end of Auburn's dream season: 'It hurts' Soon after the buzzer sounded in the national semifinal, Auburn star big man Johni Broome slumped over a few feet from the baseline, his hands etched into his thighs and head slung toward the floor. - Pete Thamel
Clayton leads Florida to national championship with Final Four victory over Auburn Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
UConn, South Carolina meet in women's national title game today on TSN Watch the women's NCAA national championship game between South Carolina and UConn LIVE Sunday afternoon at 3:00pm ET/Noon PT on TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App. - Michael Voepel and Andrea Adelson
Duke's Flagg becomes fourth freshman to win Wooden Award Duke's Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award's history to earn the award. - Jeff Borzello
USC's Watkins adds to honors with Wooden Award USC star JuJu Watkins was named the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award on Saturday, taking home the honor given to the most outstanding player in women's basketball. - Kendra Andrews
Staley: Bueckers narrative overshadows South Carolina's feats South Carolina coach Dawn Staley questioned the narrative that has surrounded UConn guard Paige Bueckers and her quest to win a national championship, saying Saturday that it has overshadowed any discussion about what her players have done. - Andrea Adelson
