Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz withdrew from NC State’s coaching search Sunday and indicated he will remain with the Billikens, according to reports. The move follows a recent extension at SLU.

Duke jumped to a 44-29 halftime lead over UConn in the East Regional final, paced by the Boozer twins and a dominant showing on the offensive glass.

Ashlon Jackson banked in a buzzer-beating 3 to lift Duke to an 87-85 Sweet 16 win over LSU in Sacramento, sending the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight.

NC State is searching for a new men's basketball coach after ABC11 reports Will Wade is out following one season. The Pack finished 20-14 and bowed in the First Four.

Fresh faces stepped up late as UNC beat Maryland 74-66 at Carmichael Arena and advanced to the Sweet 16, setting up a Fort Worth meeting with UConn.

Year two in Chapel Hill opened with spring drills and a more settled roster, and Bill Belichick says continuity — not chaos — is the big change. The staff hopes a steadier spring leads to better results come August.

Que Tucker, who led the NCHSAA since 2015, announced she will retire on Oct. 1, 2026 after a career that began in 1991. The board will begin the leadership transition.

Duke's defense blanked Baylor in a 69-46 win at Cameron, sending the Blue Devils to their third straight Sweet 16.

UNC squandered a 19‑point lead and lost 82‑78 in overtime to VCU, ending the Tar Heels' season in a shock first‑round upset.

UNC will host first- and second-round NCAA women’s tournament games at Carmichael Arena, opening Friday against Western Illinois; winners meet Sunday.

Kinston High's Vikings beat Walkertown 80–54 Friday at Reynolds Coliseum to win the 2026 NCHSAA 3A boys basketball state championship.

Tom Dundon agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in the Carolina Hurricanes at an implied $2.66B valuation, reports say, with three unnamed minority partners joining the ownership group.

Reese Brantmeier and the NCAA say they’ve agreed on material settlement terms in a class action over prize‑money rules. The deal, now paused for final paperwork, could affect thousands of college athletes.