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Shaquille O'Neal's career March Madness highlights at LSU (1990-1992)

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Watch top career NCAA tournament highlights from basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, who played in the NCAA tournament three of his four years at LSU. His March Madness career included a triple-double in 1992 vs. BYU, where Shaq finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 blocks.

18 minutes of the best 2025 March Madness moments

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Here's a look back at the most memorable moments, shots and games from the 2025 NCAA men's tournament.

Martin Newton named chair of DI Men’s Basketball Committee for 2026-27 season

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Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season. Newton will serve as vice chair for the coming season, supporting Keith Gill, the Sun Belt Conference commissioner and 2025-26 chair.

2025 Players Era Festival: Schedule, teams, TV channels for the college basketball event

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Here's everything you need to know about the Players Era Festival, an 18-team men's basketball and four-team women's basketball event in Las Vegas scheduled during Thanksgiving week.

2025 NBA Draft: Top 10 picks' college basketball highlights

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Watch highlights from the top 10 picks in the 2025 NBA draft, starting with No. 1 overall selection Cooper Flagg out of Duke.

These college basketball teams and conferences have the most NBA first-round draft picks

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Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke are the college basketball teams with the most first-round picks in NBA draft history.

Every NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick, and where they went to college

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Here's where every top pick in NBA Draft history went to school, from 1947-2023.

2026 March Madness: Men's NCAA tournament schedule, dates

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Here is the schedule for March Madness 2026, which begins with Selection Sunday on March 15 and ends with the Final Four and the national championship game on April 4 and 6 in Indianapolis.

Panel approves changes to enhance the flow of the game in men’s college basketball

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Coach’s challenge and continuous motion rules go into effect for 2025-26 men's college basketball season.

March Madness history: A comprehensive guide to the men's tournament

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A guide to the NCAA DI men's basketball tournament, including a history of March Madness, select individual, team and coaching records.

Top blocks from the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament

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Watch some of the best rejections from 2025 March Madness across the entire NCAA men's basketball tournament and Final Four.

The best play from all 68 men’s teams in 2025 March Madness

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Watch the best play from each of the 68 men's teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament.

The best play from all 68 women’s teams in 2025 March Madness

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Watch the best play from each of the 68 women's teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament.

Ryan Kalkbrenner career March Madness highlights

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Rewatch top career March Madness highlights from Ryan Kalkbrenner, who excelled on both ends of the floor for Creighton men's basketball. The 7-footer was part of five NCAA tournament runs from 2021-25.

John Wildhack appointed to NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

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Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.

How Pat Spencer, a college lacrosse record-holder, made the Golden State Warriors

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Recognized for his dominance on the college lacrosse field, Pat Spencer is now solidifying his place in the NBA.

Naz Reid March Madness highlights at LSU

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid helped his LSU team make a run to the Sweet 16 back in 2019. Watch his March Madness highlights here.

Payton Pritchard March Madness career highlights at Oregon

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Watch career March Madness highlights from former Oregon guard Payton Pritchard, NBA champion in 2024 with the Boston Celtics and NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2025. Pritchard helped guide Oregon to the 2017 Final Four as a freshman and the 2019 Sweet 16 as a 12-seed.

Top dunks of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament

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Watch some of the best dunks from 2025 March Madness across the entire NCAA men's basketball tournament and Final Four.

Records for every seed in March Madness from 1985 to 2025

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These are the all-time, round-by-round records for every seed in the March Madness men's tournament from 1985 (when the field expanded) to 2025.

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The DII men's basketball all-stats tournament team

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi makes a star-studded lineup of the DII men's basketball championship based purely on stats.

Nova Southeastern vs. Cal State Dom. Hills - Division II men's basketball finals highlights

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Highlights from the 2025 Division II men's basketball championship game between Nova Southeastern and Cal State Dom. Hills.

Nova Southeastern claims 2025 DII men's basketball championship

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No. 1 Nova Southeastern won the 2025 DII men's basketball national championship game 74-73, defeating  No. 7 Cal St. Dom. Hills.

Nova Southeastern tops the final DII men's basketball Power 10 rankings of 2025

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Nova Southeastern wins its second title in three years and finishes the season No. 1 in the DII men's basketball Power 10.

DII men's basketball programs with the most NCAA DII national championships

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Here are the DII men's basketball programs that have won multiple national championships.

How the NCAA DII men’s basketball tournament works: History, important dates, and FAQs

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The 64-team DII men's basketball tournament concludes the basketball season every March. Here's everything you need to know about how it works, how the selections are made and the history of the DII men's basketball championship.

The DII men's basketball championship game, preview and prediction

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Nova Southeastern and Cal State Dominguez Hills battle for the 2025 DII men's basketball title. Here's what you need to know.

Cal State Dom. Hills vs. DBU - DII men's basketball semifinal highlights

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Watch the full game highlights from Cal State Dom. Hills vs. DBU in the 2025 NCAA DII men's basketball championship semifinals.

The DII Men's Elite Eight is set. Here's what to know

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi previews the action from Evansville beginning March 25.

12 DII men's basketball players remain on Bevo Francis watchlist

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The small college player of the year will be announced April 7.

The 2025 DII men's basketball championship bracket, previewed

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi takes a region-by-region look at the field of 64 for the DII men's basketball tournament.

The final DII men's basketball Power 10 before the tournament begins

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Nova Southeastern took care of business and is the unquestioned No. 1. Everyone else? There are a lot of questions for DII men's basketball.

2025 NCAA DII men's basketball championship bracket announced

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The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams that will compete in the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship.

DII men's basketball: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DII men's basketball championship.

Nova Southeastern tops final DII men's basketball Power 10 before the selection show

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi breaks down the top teams as the DII men's basketball championship selections near.

The DII men's basketball February all-stats starting five

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March is here. Before the DII men's basketball championship begins, let's take a look at this month's dream team.

Washburn climbs up DII men's basketball Power 10

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi breaks down the latest in Division II men's basketball, including the resurgence of Washburn after two dominant victories last week.

Bevo Francis watchlist cut in half, 22 DII men's basketball players remain

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The Bevo Francis Award is presented annually to the player who has had the finest overall season within small college basketball.

5 DII men's basketball teams that can surprise come March

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Wayne Cavadi breaks down the five Division II men's basketball teams that can surprise the tournament field this March.

Only one undefeated team remains in the DII men's basketball Power 10

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Washburn falls and one new team — Columbus State — makes its Power 10 debut, while Lubbock Christian and Michigan Tech make huge jumps.

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Trinity (CT) vs. NYU: Division III men's basketball finals highlights

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Highlights from the Division III men's basketball championship game between NYU and Trinity (CT).

NYU vs. WashU - DIII men's basketball semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from NYU and WashU’s matchup in the semifinals of the 2025 DIII men’s NCAA tournament.

Trinity (CT) vs. Wesleyan (CT) - DIII men's basketball semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from Trinity and Wesleyan’s matchup in the semifinals of the 2025 DIII men’s NCAA tournament.

Trinity (CT) wins 2025 NCAA DIII men's basketball championship

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Trinity (CT) won the 2025 NCAA DIII men's basketball championship, beating NYU 64-60 for its first-ever national title.

12 DII men's basketball players remain on Bevo Francis watchlist

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The small college player of the year will be announced April 7.

2025 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Committee announces championship field

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The NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams for the 2025 NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship.

DIII men's basketball: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DIII men's basketball championship.

Big dudes, little friends: MUW men’s basketball gets involved in local community

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The W men’s basketball team under Coach Dean Burrows, engages in weekly community outreach through “Friendly City Friday,” visiting local elementary schools to mentor children and emphasize education.

This Moment Means Something: George Fox makes history, highlights program's commitment to diversity

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George Fox men’s basketball made history on November 22, 2024, by starting five African-American players for the first time, marking a milestone in the program’s ongoing journey toward diversity and inclusion under head coach Maco Hamilton.

2025 Bevo Francis Top 100 Watch List announced

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The National Awards Committee and Small College Basketball announced the Top 100 Watch List of the Bevo Francis Award, consisting of some of the top players from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, USCAA and NCCAA.

NCAA and Indianapolis unveil logos for 2026 Men’s Final Four and DII and DIII Men’s Basketball Championships

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The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four was unveiled Friday, featuring iconic elements and vibrant colors that represent Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

St. Vincent’s Vonovier helps coach Switzerland to bronze at FIBA EuroBasket 2024

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Julien Vonovier, a junior majoring in sports management with a minor in data analytics at Saint Vincent College, put his classroom lessons to work this past summer as an assistant coach for Switzerland's U16 basketball national team.

Trine wins the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship

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Trine defeated Hampden-Sydney 69-61 in the DIII men's basketball championship. Watch the game recap.

Trine vs. Hampden-Sydney: 2024 NCAA DIII men's basketball championship | FULL REPLAY

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Trine defeats Hampden-Sydney, 69-61, in the DIII Men's Basketball Championship. Watch the full game replay.

Trine wins the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship

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Trine defeated Hampden-Sydney, 69-61, to win the 2024 NCAA Division III men's basketball championship.

2024 DIII men's basketball semifinal: Guilford vs. Hampden-Sydney full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Guilford and Hampden-Sydney at the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship.

2024 DIII men's basketball semifinal: Trinity (CT) vs. Trine full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Trinity (CT) vs. Trine at the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship.

2024 DIII men's basketball championship: semifinal recap

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Look back on the day of semifinal play at the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship. Hampden-Sweeney and Trine will face off in the championship game.

2024 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Committee announces championship field

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The NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams for the 2024 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship.

DIII men's basketball: 2024 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2024 DIII men's basketball championship.

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Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame: 2011 NCAA women’s basketball championship | FULL REPLAY

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Watch the full game replay of the 2011 NCAA women's basketball championship game between Texas A&M and Notre Dame. Danielle Adams and Sydney Colson helped guide the Aggies to their first title against a Fighting Irish team led by Skylar Diggins.

First-ever NCAA women's basketball championship - Louisiana Tech vs. Cheyney (1982) | FULL REPLAY

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Watch the full March Madness replay of the inaugural NCAA women's basketball national championship game in 1982 between Louisiana Tech and Cheyney. Kim Mulkey was point guard of the title-winning Lady Techsters, while Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer coached Cheyney.

Brittney Griner's record 14 (!) blocks in 2010 NCAA tournament second round

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Baylor's Brittney Griner posted 14 blocks in the second round of the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament, setting the record for blocks in a single NCAA women's tournament game.

2025 Players Era Festival: Schedule, teams, TV channels for the college basketball event

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Here's everything you need to know about the Players Era Festival, an 18-team men's basketball and four-team women's basketball event in Las Vegas scheduled during Thanksgiving week.

Sophie Cunningham's career March Madness highlights (2016-2019)

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Rewatch top career NCAA Tournament highlights from all-time leading Missouri basketball scorer and current Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who made the NCAA tournament all four years of her collegiate career.

2025 WNBA All-Star Game rosters: Where the players attended college

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Here's a look at the 2025 WNBA All-Star starters and where they attended college.

Top blocks from the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament

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Watch some of the best rejections from 2025 March Madness across the entire NCAA women's basketball tournament and Final Four.

The closest calls for 14-over-3 NCAA women's basketball tournament upsets

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Here are the 17 times in March Madness history that 14 vs. 3 games have been decided by fewer than 10 points in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

The 10 undefeated women's basketball national champions

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Since 1982, there have been 10 undefeated champions in Division I women's basketball. Here is a quick look at each of those teams.

Schools with the most DI women's basketball national championships

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UConn has more DI women's college basketball titles than any other program. Here's a look at the women’s basketball teams that have won two or more national championships.

Jackie Young March Madness highlights at Notre Dame

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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young was a star in her collegiate career at Notre Dame, helping the team win a national championship in 2018. Watch her career March Madness highlights here.

2025 WNBA Draft: First round picks' March Madness highlights

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Watch March Madness highlights from the top picks in the 2025 WNBA draft.

The First Four of the NCAA tournament | The ultimate guide

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The First Four is the official start to March Madness. Here’s everything you need to know.

College basketball teams with the most WNBA 1st-round draft picks

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Connecticut leads all women's college basketball programs with 28 players taken in the first round of the WNBA draft.

Every WNBA draft No. 1 overall pick, and where they went to college

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Here's where every top pick in WNBA draft history went to school, from 1997-2025.

The colleges (and conferences) with the most players taken in the 2025 WNBA draft

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Here's a look at where this year's WNBA draft selections went to college.

NCAA women's basketball tournament seed records, all-time history

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The NCAA women's basketball tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1994. Here's a look at the record by every seed, from the No. 1s through the No. 16s.

Kaitlyn Chen 2025 NCAA tournament highlights

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Kaitlyn Chen transferred from Princeton to UConn and won the national title in her final season of college basketball. Her March Madness run included a clutch 15-point performance vs. USC in the Elite Eight. Watch her top 2025 NCAA tournament highlights here.

Georgia Amoore full career March Madness highlights (2021-25)

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Georgia Amoore made her mark in March Madness with five trips to the NCAA tournament with Virginia Tech and Kentucky, including a run to the 2023 Final Four. Watch her career NCAA tournament highlights here from 2021-25.

Joyce Edwards 2025 NCAA tournament highlights

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South Carolina freshman Joyce Edwards was an imperative piece to the Gamecocks' 2025 NCAA tournament run to the championship game. Check out her full 2025 March Madness highlights here.

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The DII women's basketball championship all-stats starting five

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi makes an all-star lineup of the DII women's basketball championship statistical leaders.

Grand Valley State wins the 2025 DII women's basketball title

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Grand Valley State took down Cal State Dom. Hills 70-58 on March 28, capturing its first DII women's basketball title since 2006.

DII women's basketball programs with the most NCAA DII national championships

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Here's a look at the programs that have won multiple DII women's basketball championships.

How the DII women's basketball championship tournament works

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Every March, 64 teams chase the DII women's basketball national championship in the NCAA DII tournament. Let's take a look at how it works, the bracket, and history of the tournament.

Grand Valley State vs. Cal St. Dom. Hills - DII women's basketball championship highlights

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Watch the full game highlights from Grand Valley State vs. Cal St. Dom. Hills in the 2025 NCAA DII women's basketball championship.

Grand Valley State vs. CSU Dominguez Hills: How to watch, preview and prediction

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One team is looking to add more hardware to its trophy case while the other is in never-before territory, looking for its first national championship.

Grand Valley State vs. Pittsburg State - DII women's basketball semifinal highlights

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Watch the full game highlights from Grand Valley State vs. Pittsburg State in the 2025 NCAA DII women's basketball championship semifinals.

Cal State Dom. Hills vs. Union (TN) - DII women's basketball semifinal highlights

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Watch the full game highlights from Cal State Dom. Hills vs. Union (TN) in the 2025 NCAA DII women's basketball championship semifinals.

What to know about the DII Women's Elite Eight

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Will there be a brand-new DII women's basketball champion, or can Lubbock Christian win it all... again?

A region-by-region look at the 2025 DII women's basketball championship

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi previews the DII women's basketball tournament.

2025 NCAA DII women's basketball championship bracket announced

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The NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams that will compete in the 2025 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship.

DII women's basketball: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DII women's basketball championship.

The DII women's basketball February all-stats starting five

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Welcome to the February DII women's basketball all-stats starting five, also known as the statistical dream team.

8 red-hot DII women's basketball teams you don't want to play right now

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It's not always about the best record this time of year. It's about momentum and teams that are getting hot at the right time.

The DII women's basketball January all-stats starting five

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Let's take a look at the dream team for the past month based on the statistical leaders of DII women's basketball.

Check out these 10 DII women's basketball double-double machines

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TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi has a soft spot for players that can score and rebound. He breaks down some of the best to do it in the 2024-25 season... so far.

15 DII women's basketball freshmen to watch in the second half of the season

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It's time for the heart of conference play and big-time basketball in DII women's hoops. These freshmen hope to make an impact for their teams.

Emilee Weakley lights up the DII women's basketball December all-stats team

  • DII Women's Basketball

TNT Sports' Wayne Cavadi monthly dream team, using the statistical leaders at each position at the halfway point of the DII women's basketball season.

Catching up on the top 25 DII women's basketball teams

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TNT Sports Wayne Cavadi takes a look at the WBCA rankings and breaks down what we've seen from them so far.

The November DII women's basketball all-stats starting five

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Top scorers, big rebounders and makers of the dish top the first dream team of the DII women's basketball season.

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NYU wins the 2025 NCAA DIII women's basketball championship

  • DIII Women's Basketball

NYU captured back-to-back DIII women's basketball championships, taking down Smith 77-49.

NYU vs. Smith - DIII women's basketball championship highlights

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Watch the highlights from NYU vs. Smith in the 2025 NCAA DIII women's basketball national championship.

Smith vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh - DIII women's basketball semifinal highlights

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Watch the highlights from Smith and Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s matchup in the semifinals of the 2025 DIII women’s NCAA tournament.

NYU vs. UW-Stout - DIII women's basketball semifinal highlights

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Watch the highlights from NYU and UW-Stout’s matchup in the semi-finals of the 2025 women’s DIII NCAA tournament.

2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship field announced

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The NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams for the 2025 championship.

DIII women's basketball: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DIII women's basketball championship.

A whale of a research experience for St. Olaf women's basketball player Sophia Kormann

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St. Olaf women's basketball player Sophia Kormann on how her athletics helped her get a job researching gray whales in Oregon.

Balancing act: Syd Hauger’s unconventional fifth-year

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Syd Hauger is making the most of her fifth year at Gustavus Adolphus, balancing life as a student, registered nurse, and standout basketball player. With a focus on leadership and team goals, she’s determined to leave a lasting impact both on and off the court.

NYU wins the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship

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NYU defeated Smith, 51-41, to win the DIII Women's Basketball National Championship. Watch the game recap.

NYU vs. Smith: 2024 NCAA DIII women's basketball championship | FULL REPLAY

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NYU defeated Smith, 51-41, to win the DIII women's basketball national championship. Watch the full game replay here.

NYU claims the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship

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NYU defeated Smith, 51-41, to win the 2024 NCAA DIII women's basketball championship.

2024 DIII women's basketball semifinal: Transylvania vs. NYU full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Transylvania and NYU at the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship.

2024 DIII women's basketball semifinal: Wartburg vs. Smith full replay

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Wartburg and Smith College at the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship.

2024 DIII women's basketball championship: semifinal recap

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Look back on the day of semifinal play at the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship. Smith and NYU will face off in the championship game.

2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship field announced

  • DIII Women's Basketball

The NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Committee announced today the field of 64 teams for the 2024 championship.

DIII women's basketball: 2024 selection show

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Watch the selection show for the 2024 DIII women's basketball championship.

Committees to reveal top 16 teams in DIII men's and women's basketball

  • DIII Men's Basketball

The Division III men's and women's basketball top 16 teams will be revealed at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 15.

On World Basketball Day, global roots are cause for celebration

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While basketball can feel like a historically American game, many of its early stars, big matchups and even the sport's inventor have hailed from around the world. As the United Nations celebrates World Basketball Day on Dec. 21, NCAA.com's Mike Lopresti unravels the world-woven tapestry that is basketball.

Coaches announced for NCAA College Basketball Academies

  • DI Men's Basketball

The NCAA has announced the roster of coaches that will be a part of the Individual Pathway of the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, taking place July 24-31.

Transylvania wins the 2023 DIII women's basketball national championship

  • DIII Women's Basketball

Transylvania (33-0) completed an undefeated season and won the DIII national championship with a 57-52 victory over Christopher Newport (31-1).

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                                                    Big Blue isn't leaving room for a quarterback competition or controversy

                                                    Lack of talent in 2026 class creates unique recruiting and roster-building strategy for college programs

                                                      The 2026 high school class doesn't have the high-end star power of some previous classes. With rev share and transfer portal playing such a big role, college programs could pivot strategies for this cycle.

                                                      Alijah Arenas injury: USC 5-star freshman hurts knee, expected to be sidelined for 6-8 months

                                                        Arenas had recently been cleared to practice after he was involved in a fiery car crash this spring

                                                        Texas A&M mascot Reveille X recovering after eye surgery following glaucoma diagnosis

                                                          The beloved Texas A&M mascot should be back to normal activities by the fall

                                                          College basketball's record-setting international influx could see 'massive decrease' amid revenue-sharing

                                                            Playing college basketball has never been more attractive to international players, but that may be changing

                                                            President Donald Trump to sign executive order establishing national NIL standards amid evolving legislation

                                                              This would be President Trump's latest push to establish NIL standards in college athletics

                                                              Why Sammy Jackson, a top-70 recruit, turned down offers from every power conference to commit to VCU

                                                                Thanks to NIL and revenue sharing, teams like the Rams can compete with teams from major conferences

                                                                Not all retention is equal in college basketball: The two positions where having returning players is key

                                                                  Who you retain and what position they play might matter more in college basketball roster-building than ever before

                                                                  Former Alabama, Wake Forest guard Davin Cosby Jr. recovering after 'serious' car accident

                                                                    Cosby was set to play for Kennesaw State this upcoming 2025-26 season

                                                                    ACC commissioner Jim Phillips announces player availability reports, tightens rules on field/court storming

                                                                      The ACC announced new player availability reporting rules for football, basketball and baseball, aligning with Big Ten and SEC standards

                                                                      Jerry Jones at odds with Micah Parsons; Brewers take top spot in MLB Power Rankings

                                                                        Plus, did Venus Williams just tease a Serena Williams comeback?

                                                                        How does basketball's next wave of talent measure up? Summer events forecast a relative downturn

                                                                          It would take surprise, late-stage breakthroughs for the NBA Draft classes of 2027 and 2028 to fall in line with 2025 and the expected 2026 crop