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David Mirković Is Unlike Anything College Basketball Has Seen. That Could Lead Illinois to a Title.

Barely known outside of his native Montenegro 18 months ago, the Illini forward is now one of the biggest stars—and personalities in college hoops.

Sports Illustrated · 13h ago

Countdown to Men’s College Basketball: 100 Things to Know About the 2026 Season

Your guide to the transfer portal’s big moves, coaching carousel shake-ups, an intriguing freshman class and who’s in the championship race.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24

Ranking the Big Ten Football Head Coaches Entering 2026

Our Stephen Vilardo ranks all 18 Big Ten Football Head Coaches ahead of the upcoming 2026 season, with Indiana's Curt Cignetti on top.

SuperWest Sports · Jul 16

UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

The Huskies’ relentless culture, battle-tested roster and Dan Hurley’s intensity have them one win from a third title in four years.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

A huge showing by the Wolverines in a battle of No. 1 seeds gives the Big Ten an opportunity to end its long men’s college basketball title drought.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 4

How International Big Men Are Shaping the Men’s Final Four

Illinois, Arizona and Michigan are using European frontcourts amid a changing recruiting landscape to power deep postseason runs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Ranking All 20 Starters Heading Into the Men’s Final Four

Which starting-caliber player is the best in the men's Final Four? From Yaxel Lendeborg to Jake Davis, we ranked them 1-20.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

March Madness Expert Predictions for the 2026 Men’s Final Four

Sports Illustrated writers make their Final Four picks and crown their national champion after a thrilling NCAA men’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Men’s Final Four Power Rankings: Where Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois Land

How do the men’s Final Four teams measure up as March Madness nears its end in Indianapolis?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

The Men’s Final Four Has One Massive Showdown and Plenty of Historic Storylines

The matchup of No. 1 seeds—Arizona vs. Michigan—should be the de facto national championship game.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30