The regular season is over, conference tournaments are upon us, and the bracket officially drops ...

The regular season is over, conference tournaments are upon us, and the bracket officially drops Sunday. That's right: The Madness has arrived. theScore has conference championship week fully covered, giving you all the information you need heading into Selection Sunday.Jump to: <a href="#Auburn%20should%20be%20done">Auburn finally finished?</a> | <a href="#Miami%20(OH)">Miami (OH) shouldn't panic</a> | <a href="#Indiana%20is%20a%20football%20school">Indiana the football school</a> | <a href="#Ex-stars%20now%20tourney%20coaches">Ex-stars-turned-tourney coaches</a> | <a href="#Gonzaga">Gonzaga waves goodbye to WCC</a> | <a href="#Long%20Island">Look out for Long Island</a> | <a href="#Stanford/Virginia%20Tech">Stanford, Virginia Tech fall fast</a> | <a href="#Duke%20Injury">Duke's injuries</a> | <a href="#Santa%20Clara">Santa Clara's stunner</a> | <a href="#Florida">Florida's chase for 1-seed</a><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Thursday, March 12<h3><a id="Auburn should be done" name="Auburn%20should%20be%20done">Auburn debate is settled</a></h3>The Auburn debate looked primed to continue as the Tigers held a halftime lead over Tennessee in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Thanks in large part to Bruce Pearl's continued media presence, son Steven Pearl's team has been a frequent topic in bubble conversations despite entering Thursday with a 17-15 record. However, the Volunteers did the other bubble hopefuls a solid by executing a 19-0 run in the second half to pull away for a double-digit win.That outcome should finally end Auburn's chance for an at-large bid regardless of how loudly Bruce Pearl advocates for his son and former employer ahead of Selection Sunday. The Tigers are absolutely among the 68 most talented teams in the nation, and they do possess multiple noteworthy wins, but those results aren't significant enough to overlook the team's mediocre record, which includes a dismal 7-11 mark against SEC opponents.<h3><a id="Miami (OH)" name="Miami%20(OH)">Miami (OH) should be fine</a></h3>Miami (Ohio)'s loss to UMass in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals shouldn't endanger their spot in the Big Dance. While the RedHawks no longer control their fate, their 31-1 record and No. 39 WAB ranking should be more than enough to get them in the field, especially with one of the weakest bubbles in recent memory. At worst, Travis Steele's team will be competing in the First Four in Dayton.The result also suddenly opens the door for two MAC teams to make the NCAA Tournament. The conference hasn't been a two-bid league since 1999, when Kent State secured the automatic berth through the MAC Tournament and the RedHawks earned their trip to March Madness as an at-large bid.Wednesday, March 11<h3><a id="Indiana is a football school" name="Indiana%20is%20a%20football%20school">Indiana is a football school</a></h3>While most people tune into the NCAA Tournament in March, Indiana fans will be firing up another replay of the College Football Playoff title game. Wednesday night's result left no question that Indiana is a football school. The biggest university in the state of basketball is likely to miss March Madness for the eighth time in the last 10 years after a 13-point loss in the Big Ten Tournament to Northwestern.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Indiana was 17-8 on Feb. 9. Comfortably in the field. Since then: -- 20-point loss at Illinois -- 29-point loss at Purdue -- 4-point loss to Northwestern -- 13-point loss to Michigan State -- Win over Minnesota -- 13-point loss at Ohio State -- 13-point loss to Northwestern <a href="https://t.co/EKZbGt4NlF">https://t.co/EKZbGt4NlF</a>— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/2031893295274537416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The defeat to the Wildcats closed a woeful season-ending run for the Hoosiers that was dotted with double-digit losses. It was a very disappointing finish to Darian DeVries' first year in Bloomington that leaves the program with plenty of questions. On the bright side for Indiana fans, spring football is just around the corner.<h3><a id="Ex-stars now tourney coaches" name="Ex-stars%20now%20tourney%20coaches">Ex-star players now tourney coaches</a></h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/cropped_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/w220xh124_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/w320xh180_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/w640xh360_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/w768xh432_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825994/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2256943704.jpg?ts=1773329076 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Mitchell Layton / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Fans of a certain age won't spend much time naming March legends before Gerry McNamara is mentioned. The Syracuse point guard was the definition of clutch in multiple Big East and NCAA Tournament runs during his career. McNamara now has a chance to make more March memories as the head coach of Siena. The Saints were 4-28 the season before McNamara took over and are now back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 16 years.McNamara isn't the only former star taking a mid-major to the tourney. Rod Strickland's Long Island, Speedy Claxton's Hofstra, and Nolan Smith's Tennessee State have all booked their tickets to the field of 68 with conference tournament wins.Tuesday, March 10<h3><a id="Gonzaga" name="Gonzaga">One final WCC crown for Gonzaga</a></h3>The WCC championship trophy has belonged to Gonzaga for the better part of three decades. The Bulldogs have claimed an outrageous 23 WCC Tournament titles since 1995, and Mark Few's overall record in the event is a stunning 56-6 all time. They received their latest piece of hardware Tuesday after a win over Santa Clara in the tournament final. The game also served as the finale for Gonzaga's time in the conference. The Bulldogs are off to the Pac-12 next season, ending one of the most successful eras in college basketball history.During its tenure in the WCC, Gonzaga rose from <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/7V9c7Hqj7uE?si=Ij8VC3qIAm1zSX1h">plucky underdog</a> to powerhouse program with recurring National Player of the Year contenders. Few's teams are typically among the top-scoring outfits in the country, but this year's version thrives on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth nationally in <a href="https://kenpom.com/index.php?s=RankAdjOE">KenPom</a>'s defensive rating. <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions">ESPN</a>'s bracketology currently projects the Bulldogs as a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament's West Region, which doesn't include Michigan or Duke. In that scenario, they'd certainly be a popular pick to reach the Final Four.<blockquote>👉 <a href="https://about.thescore.bet/sportsbook-redirect/?%24canonical_url=%2Fsport%2Fbasketball%2Forganization%2Funited-states%2Fcompetition%2Fncaab%2Fsection%2Ffutures&amp;campaign=thescore_content&amp;customer_campaign=article&amp;%7Echannel=thescore-content&amp;tags=3495402">Check out all of the NCAA Tournament odds on theScore Bet here</a></blockquote><h3><a id="Long Island" name="Long%20Island">Fins up! A new Cinderella emerges</a></h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/cropped_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/w220xh124_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/w320xh180_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/w640xh360_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/w768xh432_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825786/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1862468151.jpg?ts=1773243780 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Rich Schultz / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Is your team slated to miss out on March Madness? Need a rooting interest in this year's event? Get your fins up and jump aboard the Long Island bandwagon. The Sharks captured the NEC Tournament title Tuesday with a win over Mercyhurst and will soon ride the conference's automatic bid to the field of 68. Longtime NBA point guard and New York City legend Rod Strickland serves as the bench boss for the team, which is seeking its first NCAA Tournament victory after losing in each of its previous seven appearances. In 2022, Strickland's first year in charge, the Sharks produced just three wins. This year, they've racked up 24 heading into Selection Sunday.There are plenty of mid-major programs to get behind in March Madness, so what makes Long Island special? The "<a href="https://x.com/BenScottStevens/status/2031541865464676358?s=20">fins up!</a>" fan movement sweeping the nation via social media. Its <a href="https://x.com/BlueBloodedPod/status/2031111979054805152?s=20">origin story</a> features two guys who have no ties to the school but decided to become rabid fans after attending a game and seeing a paltry crowd. The duo eventually created the now-famous action of putting your hands above your head to mimic a shark's fin during foul shots.Long Island is the 215th team nationally in KenPom's rankings, so a tournament run seems unlikely. But Cinderellas don't concern themselves with rankings. Get your fins up and enjoy the Sharks.<h3><a id="Stanford/Virginia Tech" name="Stanford/Virginia%20Tech">Bubble bursts for Stanford, Virginia Tech </a></h3>Fans of Virginia Tech and Stanford should feel comfortable making plans to do something other than watching the bracket reveal Sunday. The teams entered their respective conference tournaments firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, and the hopes of both may have been dashed following their opening-round losses. The Cardinal's loss was particularly upsetting, as Stanford failed multiple times to secure a loose ball in the dying seconds before Pitt made a go-ahead putback to steal the win.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
15-SEED PITT IN THE FINAL SECOND! What a way to kick off the ACC tournament 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/MaSCjHraEs">pic.twitter.com/MaSCjHraEs</a>— ACC Network (@accnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/accnetwork/status/2031460422881001496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The result dropped Stanford to one of the first four teams out of the bracket in the latest edition of <a href="https://x.com/ESPNLunardi/status/2031718223280853233?s=20">bracketology</a>. The Hokies fell even further, becoming one of the next four teams out after losing to Wake Forest in overtime.Monday, March 9<h3>
<a id="Duke Injury" name="Duke%20Injury">Injury woes hit Duke</a> </h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/cropped_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/w220xh124_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/w320xh180_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/w640xh360_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/w768xh432_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825555/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2263948575.jpg?ts=1773151014 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</figcaption></figure>The No. 1 team in the country will be severely shorthanded for the ACC Tournament and perhaps beyond. Injuries have hit Duke at the worst possible time, as starters Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II are set to miss the entirety of the conference tournament. While coach Jon Scheyer remains optimistic that Ngongba can return for the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils will have to make a deep run for Foster to have any hopes of playing again this season.The big question is, how much will the injuries actually affect Duke? Foster and Ngongba combine for 19.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Both are elite defensive players, and Foster is second on the team in 3-point shooting. So, yes, the Blue Devils will certainly feel the loss as they attempt to make a title push. However, as long as Cameron Boozer stays off the injury report, Duke fans can still count on their team playing the first weekend in April. The star freshman arguably has the strongest claim to the nation's top player and will now presumably get even more touches as bench players are thrust into key roles. One of those who will have to step up is his twin brother, Cayden - the likely replacement for Foster.<h3><a id="Santa Clara" name="Santa%20Clara">Santa Clara's bubble magic</a></h3>Bubble teams, take notice: This is how you grab the selection committee's attention and essentially ensure your spot in the NCAA Tournament.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
And that will do it for <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SantaClaraHoops</a> ‼️Gavalyugov seals the deal 🤯 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCChoops?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCChoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MyCreditUnion1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MyCreditUnion1</a> Championship on <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNplus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRiseintheWest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRiseintheWest</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vn9RWr1fuV">pic.twitter.com/Vn9RWr1fuV</a>— West Coast Conference Basketball (@WCChoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/WCChoops/status/2031246609036751031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Santa Clara entered Monday's WCC Tournament semifinal with its place in the NCAA tourney in question. That uncertainty largely subsided Tuesday at 1:30 a.m. ET as the Broncos finalized a dramatic upset of Saint Mary's. They eventually lost the WCC championship versus Gonzaga on Tuesday, but will almost assuredly return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since Steve Nash's final year in 1996. The Gaels may have hurt their seeding in the loss, but the WCC is still likely to send three teams to March Madness in Gonzaga's final season in the conference.<h3><a id="Florida" name="Florida">Florida has No. 1 seed in sights</a></h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/cropped_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/w220xh124_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/w320xh180_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/w640xh360_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/w768xh432_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825594/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2264668847.jpg?ts=1773158639 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Florida has yet to relinquish its title as reigning national champion, and it may not have to. The Gators, who are riding an 11-game winning streak, have been arguably the hottest team in the nation down the stretch. They've rebounded from a 5-4 start to the season by piledriving their SEC foes en route to securing a regular-season conference title. They sit at No. 4 in the latest AP Poll, their highest ranking since the preseason, while the latest edition of <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions">ESPN</a>'s bracketology has them holding the final 1-seed in the tournament.Florida's path to a No. 1 seed likely hinges on the team making a decent run through the SEC Tournament, which is expected based on its sparkling 16-2 mark in conference.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A great note from our crack CBS Sports Research team... Florida's point-differential of +306 in SEC regular season play was the 3rd-highest of the past 50 years, trailing only 2012-13 Florida (+316) and 1995-96 Kentucky (+387)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gators?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gators</a>— Jake Winderman (@jakewinderman) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakewinderman/status/2030428334924923256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Gators have a bye to the quarterfinals in the conference tournament, meaning they'll avoid second-seeded Alabama and third-seeded Arkansas until the title game. The two SEC teams to beat Florida this season - Missouri and Auburn - are on the same side of the bracket as the Gators. However, it's hard to imagine this version of the team falling to either opponent. Another SEC championship may well be in the cards for Todd Golden's group.US: Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER; Hope is here. Call <a href="tel:8003275050">(800)-327-5050</a> or visit <a href="http://gamblinghelplinema.org/">gamblinghelplinema.org</a> for 24/7 support (MA); Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).ON: Please play responsibly. 19+. ON only. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 24/7 at <a href="tel:18665312600">1-866-531-2600</a>. Text us at 247247 or chat with us at <a href="http://www.connexontario.ca/">www.connexontario.ca</a>.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - FEBRUARY 8: Assistant Coach Justin Joyner of the Michigan Wolverines talks to his players in the first half of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on February 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 21: Syracuse Orange Head Coach Adrian Autry motions to his players on the court during the second half of the College Basketball game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange on February 21, 2026, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.

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<a href="https://t.co/AM8oWiHfLC">pic.twitter.com/AM8oWiHfLC</a>— Hunter Greene (@HunterGreene17) <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterGreene17/status/2031466270827360291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 26-year-old went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA across 19 starts last season. He struck out 132 batters in 107 2/3 innings.Cincinnati selected Green with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017. He earned his first All-Star nod during the 2024 campaign.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28, 2026: Hunter Greene #21 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors yells instructions from the sideline during the first half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70382" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70382">Luguentz Dort</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37604" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37604">Nikola Jokic</a> were at the center of attention once again after the Oklahoma City Thunder forward committed a flagrant foul on the three-time MVP in the fourth quarter of Monday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets.Dort caught Jokic with an elbow to the face as he tried to maneuver around the big man's screen, resulting in a crucial call that sparked a late rally from the Nuggets.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
For the 2nd time in 10 days, Lu Dort commits a flagrant foul on the former MVP. <a href="https://t.co/3wRRm0I1gd">pic.twitter.com/3wRRm0I1gd</a>— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonNBC/status/2031191926293041335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"Just lost in the competition," Dort told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48159871/dort-apologizes-jokic-another-flagrant-thunder-win">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a> postgame. "But shook his hand, (said) 'great game,' and I apologized that that happened."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>While Dort expressed remorse, he disagreed with the flagrant-1 ruling made by the officials after further review."I didn't mean to hit him in the face," Dort said. "But when I go over screens and stuff like that, my arms are just everywhere, and then unfortunately I just hit him in the face. ... I didn't think it was a flagrant 1. Unnecessary means I did (it) on purpose, which I didn't."Jokic didn't feel like Dort crossed the line Monday and has no hard feelings over their previous incident on Feb. 27, when the latter was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3487772" href="https://thescore.com/news/3487772">ejected</a> for tripping and hip checking the Nuggets star."It was over since last time," Jokic said.The Thunder eventually improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season following a last-second step-back jumper from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60411" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60411">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a> that gave Oklahoma City the 129-126 victory.The teams will meet for a fourth time April 10 in Denver.

DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 1: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets ties up Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of the OKC's 121-111 win at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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Duke head coach Jon Scheyer told reporters Tuesday that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/110313" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/110313">Caleb Foster</a> is out for the foreseeable after undergoing surgery Sunday for a right foot fracture.There's an outside shot Foster could return if the Blue Devils were to reach the Final Four, a source told <a href="https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/2031368059416371642?s=20">The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman</a>."In his mind and our mind, we'll do everything we possibly can with our mindset to continue to advance where we can give him a shot to come back when it's all said and done," Scheyer said, per <a href="https://apnews.com/article/duke-foster-ngongba-injuries-8de351d9d5e68200ea18ac01279f819f">Aaron Beard of the Associated Press</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Duke big man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162170" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162170">Patrick Ngongba</a> will also miss the ACC Tournament due to foot soreness, but the team is hopeful he'll return for the Big Dance.Foster is the Blue Devils' starting point guard and a key perimeter defender. The junior is averaging 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 31 appearances this season.Freshman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/172511" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/172511">Cayden Boozer</a> will likely step into Foster's spot in the first five.Ngongba is averaging 10.7 points, six boards, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks over 29 games this season.Duke will face Florida State or California in its ACC Tournament opener Thursday. An early exit could cost the Blue Devils the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 02: Caleb Foster #1 of the Duke Blue Devils brings the ball up the court during the college basketball game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Duke Blue Devils on March 2, 2026 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

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Arizona State is expected to part ways with head coach Bobby Hurley following the season, a source told <a href="https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/2031101129606705369?s=20">The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman</a>.Hurley has spent the past 11 years with the Sun Devils, posting a 184-166 record in that span.The 54-year-old is second on the school's all-time wins list behind Ned Wulk.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arizona State made three NCAA Tournament appearances under Hurley's watch but never advanced past the opening round.The Sun Devils are 16-15 and poised to miss the Big Dance for the third straight season barring a run to the Big 12 Tournament championship.Hurley joined Arizona State in 2015 after guiding Buffalo to a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament.

TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 3: Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley looks on during the college basketball game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona State Sun Devils on March 3, 2026 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

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The Miami Dolphins will sign quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174046" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174046">Malik Willis</a> to a three-year, $67.5-million contract with $45 million guaranteed, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2031049459333759337?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The Dolphins were in need of a starting quarterback after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3495395" href="https://thescore.com/news/3495395">announcing</a> earlier Monday that they'll cut <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114411" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114411">Tua Tagovailoa</a> at the start of the new league year Wednesday.In Miami, Willis is set to reunite with ex-Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, whom the Dolphins hired as head coach in January.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Liberty product was among the top free-agent quarterbacks available.Willis threw for 422 yards and three touchdowns across four appearances for the Packers last season. He also ran for 123 yards and two scores.Willis' plus-0.38 EPA per dropback over the last two campaigns led all quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks, according to <a href="https://x.com/NextGenStats/status/2031053459777343588?s=20">Next Gen Stats</a>.The Tennessee Titans selected him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He started three games for the team over two seasons before being traded to Green Bay in August 2024.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Nebraska signed head coach Fred Hoiberg to a contract extension through the 2031-32 campaign, athletic director Troy Dannen announced Monday.The Cornhuskers enter the postseason with a 26-5 record, including a school-record 15 wins in Big Ten play."Fred has built this program step-by-step, and his leadership has Nebraska positioned to continue to compete at a high level in the Big Ten Conference and nationally," Dannen said in a statement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nebraska hired Hoiberg in March 2019 following parts of four seasons with the Chicago Bulls.The 53-year-old had guided his hometown school to one NCAA Tournament appearance in six seasons before the Cornhuskers' breakthrough 2025-26 campaign.Nebraska secured the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and is projected to be a 3-seed in the Big Dance, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions">ESPN's Joe Lunardi</a>.The program cracked the AP Poll's top five for the first time ever earlier this season and is seeking its first NCAA Tournament win."We have a long family history with the University of Nebraska, and the support we have received over the last seven years is truly remarkable," Hoiberg said in a statement.He added, "Our goal is to continue building a program that our fans can embrace and have pride in because it represents the values of Nebraska."

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Nebraska Cornhuskers calls out instructions against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 21, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Denver Nuggets forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30810" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30810">Aaron Gordon</a> had three points, three rebounds, and three assists in his return to the starting lineup for Friday's 142-103 loss to the New York Knicks.Gordon missed the last 17 games with a right hamstring strain. He hadn't played since Jan. 23, when he re-aggravated the injury that previously forced him to more than a month of action.Denver is 17-7 with Gordon in the lineup this season following Friday's result.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old has been productive on both ends of the floor when available, averaging a career-high 17.7 points and shooting 40% from beyond the arc across 23 appearances this season. The Nuggets are surrendering 8.2 fewer points per 100 possessions when Gordon's on the court.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/46480" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/46480">OG Anunoby</a> led the Knicks with a massive two-way effort, tallying 34 points, seven boards, five assists, four steals, and one block in 32 minutes of action.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
OG in the <a href="https://twitter.com/nyknicks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nyknicks</a> win: 34 PTS 7 REB 5 AST 4 STL 6 3PM A special performance 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/aVsomzwZ1r">pic.twitter.com/aVsomzwZ1r</a>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2030144671272382487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>New York (41-23) is 1.5 games back of the Boston Celtics for second place in the East.

DENVER, CO - MARCH 6: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks look on on March 6, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52651" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52651">Jayson Tatum</a> hadn't suited up for the Boston Celtics in 298 days before returning to action Friday.The six-time All-Star ruptured his Achilles in the Eastern Conference semifinals last May, and he admitted that there were some nerves as he made his long-awaited comeback against the Dallas Mavericks."I just felt really anxious," Tatum <a href="https://x.com/NBA/status/2030121650490884592?s=20">told</a> reporters after the Celtics' 120-100 victory. "It's been a long time coming just to get to this point. Many nights and days, I dreamed about this moment. The anticipation. The crowd.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's been 42.5 weeks since I played in an NBA game, so just trying to get caught up on the speed and everything."Boston remained one of the NBA's top teams in Tatum's absence, posting the second-best record in the East behind the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics are the only club in the Association ranked in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency.Tatum says the team's continued success motivated him during rehab."The joy and competitive nature that they displayed, I wanted to be a part of that," he <a href="https://x.com/NBA/status/2030127645359321324?s=20">added</a>.The 28-year-old got off to a slow start in his season debut, missing his first six shots, including an uncontested dunk. However, he got on the board late in the first half with back-to-back buckets and rode that momentum the rest of the way.Tatum tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in 27 minutes, finishing just shy of a triple-double."To see him coming back is the start of his story arc to getting back to who he is and where he wants to be. I'm excited," Celtics co-star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45455" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45455">Jaylen Brown</a> said postgame.

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 6: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on before the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 6, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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Boston Celtics center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5094">Nikola Vucevic</a> is expected to miss at least three-to-four weeks after undergoing surgery Saturday to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger, the team announced.Vucevic sustained the injury in the first quarter of Friday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks and was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the game.Boston acquired Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls at the trade deadline to add more frontcourt depth behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96106" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96106">Neemias Queta</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The veteran has averaged 11.4 points, 7.8 boards, and two assists across 11 appearances for the Celtics. He's also shooting 35.1% from deep.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96059" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96059">Luka Garza</a> is poised to step into Vucevic's role as the primary backup center.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Nikola Vuevi #4 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 24, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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Vicky Mboko has faced several big names early in her career.  Most recently, the teen phenom was ...

Vicky Mboko has faced several big names early in her career.Most recently, the teen phenom was tested in February at the Qatar Open, where she battled Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals.A win over the former French Open champ would launch Mboko into the WTA's top 10, making her just the fourth Canadian woman to reach the milestone.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Fully aware of what was on the line, Mboko remained unfazed by the moment as she beat her counterpart in straight sets."It didn't really put any pressure on me whatsoever," Mboko told theScore ahead of her opening match Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. "I'm a person who always likes to take it day by day, whether I win or lose."There are a lot of girls who are playing really great tennis, and I'm really thankful to be where I am. It's a nice feeling, but there's still a lot more to learn."Mboko's composure and focus have been defining characteristics in her meteoric rise, helping her climb from 333rd at the start of last year.The 19-year-old displayed that unwavering mindset when she broke through for the National Bank Open title in Montreal last August.Mboko took down four major champions - Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, and Sofia Kenin - during her run, applying the same mental approach as the tournament progressed.That moxie has carried over into this season, evident in her signature victories over Rybakina, Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Mirra Andreeva."When I step on the court, I try to just see them as playing another person," Mboko said of facing the WTA's top players. "Anything can, of course, happen. You just have to believe in yourself. Of course, after the match, you kind of start to realize their accomplishments, and they've had so many great feats, so it's really fun to share the court with them."<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/cropped_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/w220xh124_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/w320xh180_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/w640xh360_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/w768xh432_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824644/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2257997024.jpg?ts=1772666399 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Xinhua News Agency / Xinhua News Agency / Getty</figcaption></figure>Mboko uses each match to gauge where she's at. The Burlington, Ontario, native says she's always looking for an opportunity to learn and build on past experiences.In January at the Australian Open, Mboko got a chance to see how she stacked up against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.The match marked Mboko's debut in the second week of a Grand Slam and first-ever meeting versus the four-time major winner. Despite the challenge, she managed to stay competitive with Sabalenka, coming within two points of forcing a deciding set before ultimately falling 6-1, 7-6 (1).Although the result didn't go in Mboko's favor, the 2025 WTA Newcomer of the Year is confident she'll benefit from the experience in the long run."Just getting to feel her ball-striking. Getting to play on a center court in a Grand Slam for the first time, too. That was very new for me," Mboko said. "Just being there and getting to play that kind of match just gave me a lot of experience to prepare myself the next time it happens."Mboko is also receiving guidance from her coach, Nathalie Tauziat, a former World No. 3 and Wimbledon finalist who started working with Mboko in late 2024.Tauziat is no stranger to Canadian tennis, having previously coached Eugenie Bouchard and Bianca Andreescu early in their careers. Her arrival has been pivotal as Mboko has made the full-time transition to the WTA Tour.Mboko says the best piece of insight Tauziat has given her is just to be herself on the court.Embracing the advice, the two-time WTA titlist is leaning into her versatile skill set. She has the power to take control of points, the patience to counterpunch effectively, the athleticism to cover a wide range of the court, and the finesse to mix in drop shots."(Tauziat) kind of works around my game. ... I feel like she's trying to work with what I have to my advantage and not trying to kind of make me play like her," Mboko said. "But it's nice for her to give her outlook on it because she was a former player and she has a different perspective."<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/cropped_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/w220xh124_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/w320xh180_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/w640xh360_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/w768xh432_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808077/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2243936978.jpg?ts=1762003215 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Marcio Rodrigo Machado / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Mboko could make more headway over the next 10 days at Indian Wells. The BNP Paribas Open is often referred to as the "fifth Grand Slam" and has served as a stepping stone for many players.Osaka won her first career title at the 2018 edition of the tournament and went on to capture her inaugural Grand Slam trophy at the US Open several months later. Andreescu repeated the same feat the following year.WTA 1000 events like the BNP Paribas Open are known for producing extremely competitive early-round matchups. After winning the 2025 National Bank Open title and finishing runner-up at the 2026 Qatar Open, Mboko has proven that she thrives in those high-pressure environments."In tournaments like these, you're always going to play someone who's (at) a really good level, and you always have to bring your A-game," Mboko said. "You can't really get away with small, silly mistakes in the match. Just playing this kind of level and (top) players consistently helps me improve and others too."

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Memphis Grizzlies center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121683" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121683">Zach Edey</a> has undergone season-ending surgery to address ongoing discomfort and bone stress in his left ankle, the team announced Tuesday.Edey's expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season.The Canadian big man made just 11 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 boards, and 1.9 blocks.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Memphis selected Edey with the No. 9 overall pick two years ago. The 7-foot-3 center is slated to be a big part of the franchise's long-term plans following the midseason trade of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/62285" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/62285">Jaren Jackson Jr.</a> and with uncertainty over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/62077" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/62077">Ja Morant</a>'s future.The Grizzlies are 11th in the West and sit five games back of the Portland Trail Blazers for the conference's final play-in tournament spot.

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 7: Zach Edey #14 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 7, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30845" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30845">Bobby Portis</a> gave a brutally honest assessment of the Milwaukee Bucks after the team suffered its third straight defeat Monday against the Boston Celtics.Milwaukee had won eight of 10 games prior to its skid, but the veteran attributed the club's hot stretch to its quality of opponents rather than the Bucks' actual play."Just playing better teams," Portis said after the third consecutive loss, according to <a href="https://x.com/eric_nehm/status/2028686063909163475?s=20">The Athletic's Eric Nehm</a>. "Kind of fool's gold, for real. Rolling eight out of 10, playing against bottom teams, teams that's trying to lose, for real, right?"<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Milwaukee's strong run included a pair of wins against the New Orleans Pelicans as well as a victory over the Indiana Pacers. Both clubs are among the worst in the Association.The Bucks also scored a win over the Chicago Bulls, who sit below them at 12th in the East standings.Doc Rivers' team has fallen to the Celtics, Bulls, and New York Knicks during its three-game losing streak, with an average margin of defeat of 26.3 points."I don't care about the points. I just care about how we're playing," Rivers said postgame, per <a href="https://x.com/eric_nehm/status/2028678868198916372?s=20">Nehm</a>. "We were playing great and we've kind of lost our way and I think it's on both ends."I think offensively, we had a great rhythm and we've done it in spurts in the last three games, but we haven't been able to sustain it."Milwaukee did get some good news Monday as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3489722" href="https://thescore.com/news/3489722">returned</a> to the lineup following a 15-game absence due to a calf strain.The Bucks are 3.5 games back of the Charlotte Hornets for the East's final play-in tournament spot with 22 contests left on the schedule.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 02: Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Michigan guard L.J. Cason will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right ACL, Wolverines...

Michigan guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/163494" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/163494">L.J. Cason</a> will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right ACL, Wolverines head coach Dusty May announced Saturday.Cason sustained the injury during Friday's victory over Illinois."First and foremost, our hearts hurt for L.J.," May said in a statement. "You never want to see a young man who has poured so much into this program have something like this happen.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"However, if there's anyone equipped to handle this and the rehab process, it's LJ. He's resilient, he's disciplined, and he has an incredible support system around him."Cason is in his second season with Michigan. The 6-foot-2 guard has been one of the top backup point guards in the country, averaging 8.4 points and 2.4 assists in 18.6 minutes across 28 appearances this campaign.Cason was also shooting a career-high 40.2% from deep, a vast improvement from his freshman year.Michigan clinched the Big Ten regular-season title Friday and is in the hunt for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament."This isn't how I wanted my season to end, but I trust God's plan, and I'll attack rehab the same way I approach everything - with focus and determination," Cason said. "We've got many goals as a team, and I'll be locked in supporting my brothers every step of the way."

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 24: L.J. Cason #2 of the Michigan Wolverines brings the ball up court during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Arena on February 24, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Miami Heat guard Norman Powell is out week-to-week after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right groin st...

Miami Heat guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/12144" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/12144">Norman Powell</a> is out week-to-week after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right groin strain, the team announced Friday.Powell aggravated the injury Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers and exited after playing just 10 minutes. He was listed as questionable for the matchup with groin soreness before being cleared to play.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69689" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69689">Tyler Herro</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110252" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110252">Jaime Jaquez Jr.</a> each played 30 minutes off the bench versus the 76ers, and either player could slide into Powell's spot in the starting lineup.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Miami acquired Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason as part of a three-team trade. The 32-year-old earned his first career All-Star nod this season and is averaging a career-high 22.5 points on 47.3% shooting.The Heat are scoring 5.4 more points per 100 possessions with Powell on the floor.Powell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 28: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

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