Stephen A. Smith Thinks Only One Name Can Save UNC and Reignite North Carolina-Duke

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Stephen A. Smith Thinks Only One Name Can Save UNC and Reignite North Carolina-Duke

Smith said if UNC stays “in the family,” their choice is clear: Kenny Smith. He argued that The Jet would instantly pull the basketball world back into the rivalry and boost Carolina’s recruiting fight with Duke. Smith admitted Kenny “don’t want to do that,” but said putting him in Chapel Hill would make the sport grow.

By Raahib Singh

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JuJu Watkins Will Get Nike Signature Shoe, a First Under LeBron’s NXXT Line

Watkins is set to receive her first signature Nike shoe this summer, according to The Athletic, making her the first athlete with a signature model under LeBron James’ NXXT line. The release marks another major milestone in her rise, adding a rare endorsement achievement to a college career already reshaping the women’s basketball spotlight and market.

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Louisville Survived Alabama by One Point to Punch Its Sweet 16 Ticket

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Louisville Survived Alabama by One Point to Punch Its Sweet 16 Ticket

No. 3 Louisville edged No. 6 Alabama 69-68 on Monday in the women’s NCAA tournament second round, surviving a one-point finish to advance. The win sends the Cardinals to the Sweet 16, while Alabama’s run ends after a near-upset. Louisville now moves on by the slimmest margin of the day, keeping its March alive.

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Connecticut Governor's Birthday Message For Geno Auriemma Ask With UConn Win Tonight

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Connecticut Governor's Birthday Message For Geno Auriemma Ask With UConn Win Tonight

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wished Auriemma a happy birthday hours before UConn’s second-round matchup with Syracuse, adding the state is “proud to call you one of our own.” The timing adds another layer to a big night for the Huskies. Beat Syracuse, and Geno’s birthday ends with another trip to the Sweet 16 and a step closer to 13th title.

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Dan Hurley Wants UConn and St. John’s to Survive for a Sunday “Bloodbath”

Hurley said UConn and St. John’s both “hope for” a fourth meeting in Washington, but only if each survives Friday first. The Huskies face Michigan State in the Sweet 16, while St. John’s draws Duke. Hurley called the bracket setup brutal, said the teams were underseeded and misplaced together, then joked both fan bases should unite for a Sunday “bloodbath.”

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CBS, TNT Post Best Opening Day in NCAA Tournament History

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CBS, TNT Post Best Opening Day in NCAA Tournament History

Thursday’s men’s tournament opener averaged 9.8 million viewers nationwide across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, making it the most-watched first-round opening day ever. The primetime window, led by Michigan-Howard and VCU-North Carolina, drew 12.5 million viewers, also a record. Overall tournament viewership is averaging 9.3 million viewers so far, up 5% from last year.

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