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Texas Tech Red Raiders

After Michigan won a national championship with a UAB transfer as its star, these players hope to level up and do the same.

The transfer portal has never been more important for team building in today's game. Here are the best available players in 2026.

The Athletic's on-site writers at the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament give thoughts on tournament winners, Cinderella teams and more.

The first weekend of the men's NCAA Tournament winds down. By Sunday night, the entire Sweet 16 will be set.

Iowa vs. Florida and Kansas vs. St. John's delivered as part of a Sunday NCAA Tournament slate packed with heavyweight tilts.

Here's how to watch and what to know for all 16 first-round Friday games.

The NCAA Tournament resumed Friday with 16 more games across four regional sites to determine the final entries into the Round of 32.

Including Florida last season, 20 of the last 23 national champions have entered March Madness as one of KenPom’s top six teams.

From Duke and Michigan to Texas Tech and Louisville, several teams hoping for a deep tournament run are battling injuries.

Prefer to fill out your bracket by hand? We've got you covered.

With brackets unveiled, we're taking a look at the most promising potential first-time champs.

A Duke team led by a freshman Player of the Year candidate is Brendan Marks' pick for the second consecutive year.

Think you have what it takes to predict March Madness? Perfect brackets are one thing, but can you also correctly answer questions that extend beyond the sidelines and provide further nuttiness to the NCAA Tournament season? Trade in that leather-wrapped orb for a crystal ball, friends, and take The Athletic’s March Madness Prediction Challenge. Below you’ll find a collection of 16 questions that will be answered during the first weekend of the men’s and women’s tournaments. We’ve also included some context to help you make your selections. To participate, enter your best guesses ...

Duke, Michigan and Arizona have put up historically good numbers — meaning favorites could dominate the Final Four again this March.