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Last updated: March 26, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Drama

The NCAA Men's Tournament saw Purdue narrowly advance to the Elite Eight after a thrilling 79-77 victory over Texas, clinched by a Trey Kaufman-Renn tip-in with just 0.7 seconds remaining on the clock. In other regional action, the status of Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains uncertain as he awaits a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Tennessee, hoping his ankle injury allows him to play through even minimal discomfort as the Cyclones prepare. Meanwhile, Duke guard Caleb Foster is also slated as a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' contest against St. John's, Coach Jon Scheyer stated Thursday, emphasizing the last-minute nature of key player availability for their Sweet 16 clash.

College Coaching Carousel & Commentary

Boston College officially filled its head coaching vacancy, securing former UConn assistant Luke Murray to lead the program, the school confirmed Thursday in a significant hire. The coaching landscape also saw Alabama's Nate Oats publicly quell speculation regarding the North Carolina opening, affirming he has "absolutely no reason to leave" Tuscaloosa and has already begun preliminary extension talks with the university to remain with the Crimson Tide. Shifting focus to the women's game, UConn legend Geno Auriemma expressed strong sentiments regarding federal equity legislation, asserting that Title IX, in practical application, is now "pretty much out the window" during a press conference Thursday, while UCLA's Cori Close separately pleaded for NCAA intervention to address the exhausting demands placed upon collegiate coaches who achieve high levels of success.

Football & Gymnastics Updates

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti did not mince words during spring practice, publicly criticizing transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing conspicuous gold cleats on his first day as a member of the defending national champions drawing sharp condemnation. In gymnastics, the Price sisters, Morgan and Frankie, are aiming to cap their collegiate careers on a high note, hoping their unexpected journey to Arkansas culminates in an NCAA championship berth as they enter their final competition window.

Gambling Litigation & Fantasy Sports Prep

Legal challenges are mounting against major regulated sports betting operators, as a new lawsuit lodged against both Draft Kings and Fan Duel accuses the platforms of employing specific technological features designed explicitly to foster addictive customer behavior. Separately, fantasy sports managers are advised to finalize their Friday MLB lineups, with analysts noting the expected debut of pitcher Burrows in the Houston rotation. Furthermore, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo voiced high praise for Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes, comparing her scoring prowess to that of a "Caitlin-type of level" scorer, underscoring the difficulty in effectively guarding the nation's leading offensive threat according to Hidalgo's scouting report.