Braylon Mullins, Hero of UConn’s Run to National Final, Will Return to Huskies The program icon isn’t going anywhere. Sports Illustrated · Apr 18
Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois Illinois will now have five of its top eight scorers back in the fold next season from last year's Final Four team. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Not Much Else There are intriguing developmental options and a few seasoned passers, but beyond the top two prospects, they likely won’t feature any additional picks in the first two rounds. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind. Sports Illustrated · Apr 7
The Loyalists: Alex Karaban and Will Tschetter, Rare One-School Seniors, Face Off in UConn-Michigan Title Clash In a sport defined by movement, two program lifers bring continuity, trust and staying power to the championship stage. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6
Breaking Down the Matchups That Will Crown a Men’s Hoops Champion: Michigan vs. UConn The Wolverines’ overwhelming size meets the Huskies’ relentless system in a national title game defined by contrasts. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
Indiana’s Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men’s National Title Game What if IU had hired Dusty May? Would Braylon Mullins be playing at home? Instead, they’re leading Michigan and UConn for a title. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
UConn Guard Solo Ball in Walking Boot After Final Four Injury: How It Impacts Huskies vs. Michigan Ball is banged up after UConn’s Final Four win over Illinois, with just one day until the national championship game against the Wolverines. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years UConn and Michigan will add their names to the history books on Monday, but how does this matchup stack up against the rest of the century? Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out. AAP · Apr 5
Michigan Looks Unstoppable Barreling Into Men’s Hoops Title Game Against UConn The Wolverines turned a clash of No. 1 seeds into a rout, continuing a dominant tournament run that now meets the sport’s reigning powerhouse. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
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 overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel The Independent UK · Apr 5
Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins Dan Hurley headbutted Braylon Mullins after beating Illinois in the Final Four. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5
The Independent UK · Apr 5 UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4 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.
AAP · Apr 3 Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 3 SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each Final Four Game These matchups, stats and tendencies could decide who advances to the national championship.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 2 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 1 Dan Hurley Loved His Wife’s Savvy Move Preventing UConn From Costly Technical Foul vs. Duke The Huskies coach opened up about the chaotic ending of UConn’s Elite Eight win over Duke.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 1 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 · Mar 31 Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans In one of the best seasons in recent memory, a host of top players elevated above their very talented peers.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30 The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Non-Championship Games of the Past 25 Years Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 March Madness games that did not crown a champion.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30 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.