How to watch NIT semifinals: Schedule for Auburn vs. Illinois St. New Mexico vs. Tulsa The NIT is advancing to its final stages in Indianapolis. Here's how to watch Auburn and the other finalists take the floor in the semis. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
This Week in Sports Trivia: April 2, 2026 How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-soccer .. theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball .. theathletic-com-nhl .. theathletic-com-womens-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Men's Final Four player power rankings: Who brings the most value to their teams? Every Final Four starter makes significant positive contributions in their own ways. So what's the best way to sort out the true stars? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Ten years and one lawsuit later, Villanova's Kris Jenkins calls his iconic shot 'bittersweet' Kris Jenkins argued in a lawsuit that the NCAA and Villanova benefitted from his shot through marketing, donations and enrollment. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Michigan-Arizona for all the marbles? What Final Four history says about 'de facto title games' A look at some of the Final Four's most famous semifinals that felt like finals, and whether they actually played out as advertised. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Tommy Lloyd and Lute Olson led Arizona to a Final Four in Year 5. Now Lloyd decides what comes next Olson is the standard in Tucson. Lloyd, at the moment, is the star. The two are more alike than you might think. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
How do UConn women's and men's 2026 Final Four teams stack up financially? UConn women's and men's programs are considered powerhouses. Do they receive similar funding? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-college-basketball .. theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-womens-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Men's Final Four staff predictions: Why Arizona is (still) our favorite to win All four Final Four teams received at least one vote to win the championship from our staff. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
'If UConn wins, that will suck': Hurley's historic betting run and more from the sportsbooks UConn has covered the spread in 17 of 18 NCAA Tournament games. Now they are underdogs. Here's a recap of all the betting action. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share
Braylon Mullins' hometown, built on poetry and basketball, adds a Final Four to its lore Greenfield, Ind., is known for the "Wet Tenderloin," the poet James Whitcomb Riley and, now, for being the home of Braylon Mullins. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 3 days 3d Share