1 ) Defense, anyone? For the second consecutive tournament game, Alabama's defense played with hustle and a physical edge that served it well. Texas Tech had just 12 points with 7:55 left in the first ...

PHILADELPHIA — Dan Hurley knew in the offseason what Connecticut needed to emphasize if it wanted to return to the level it was when the Huskies won back-to-back championships in March Madness, just ...

Illinois’ defense has been questionable at times in the 2025-26 season, although it appears over the past few contests that a new chapter is currently unfolding, as the Illini have been locking down ...

GREENVILLE — Entering its second-round Men's NCAA Tournament game, Illinois basketball knew how capable VCU was of pulling off game-changing runs. The No. 3-seeded Fighting Illini were waiting in the ...

New Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored plans to re-establish the team's identity with tough, physical defense. Nored's offensive philosophy is influenced by the NBA, emphasizing a fast pace, proper ...