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Iowa's Elite Eight Exit Leaves Coach McCollum's Next Steps Unclear
After a hard-fought loss to Illinois, the Hawkeyes' season comes to an end with questions about the program's future direction.

Rockets Bench Plays Key Role as Regular Season Winds Down
Ime Udoka looks to bench players to provide energy and production heading into playoffs
Iowa's NCAA run ends in Elite Eight with loss to Illinois
Hawkeyes fall to Illini 71-59 in regional final
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Iowa's Ben McCollum leads team to March Madness success
Veteran coach continues to guide Hawkeyes deep into NCAA tournament
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Illini star Andrej Stojakovic celebrates team's big win with a Texas-themed accessory.
Mar. 29, 2026
Illinois Men's Basketball Reaches Final Four
Illini defeat Iowa to advance to NCAA tournament's semifinals
Mar. 29, 2026
Air Horn Saves the Day After Buzzer Malfunction at Elite 8 Game
Veteran NBA arena staff member uses old-school solution to keep game on track during 11-minute delay.
Mar. 29, 2026
Buzzer Malfunction Causes Delay in March Madness Game
Iowa-Illinois game paused for 10 minutes as blaring buzzer disrupts play
Mar. 28, 2026
Connecticut Sun to Relocate to Houston After 2026 Season
UConn coach Geno Auriemma laments the loss of the WNBA franchise from the state it helped build.
Mar. 28, 2026
Iowa vs Illinois: Time, TV channel for Elite Eight March Madness matchup
The Hawkeyes and Illini will battle for a spot in the Final Four on Saturday afternoon.
Mar. 28, 2026
Rockets Defeat Grizzlies 119-109 Behind Durant's 25 Points
Jabari Smith Jr. chips in 21 points as Houston rallies in the fourth quarter.
Mar. 28, 2026
Houston Comets Return as Connecticut Sun Relocate
WNBA franchise moves from Mohegan Sun to Houston, leaving behind loyal fans in Connecticut
Mar. 28, 2026
Iowa and Illinois Face Off in Elite Eight Showdown
Cinderella Hawkeyes take on Illini in high-stakes March Madness matchup
Mar. 28, 2026
NBA Fines Timberwolves' Naz Reid $50,000 for Criticizing Referees
Reid was ejected from overtime game against Rockets after challenging a call
Mar. 28, 2026
Timberwolves' Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Criticizing Refs
NBA penalizes center for questioning officials' integrity after win over Rockets
Mar. 28, 2026
Harlan's Hilarious Calls During Iowa-Illinois Horn Malfunction
Veteran broadcaster Kevin Harlan provided entertaining commentary as officials worked to fix the faulty shot clock horn.
Mar. 28, 2026
Stuck buzzer halts Elite 8 game between Illinois and Iowa
Technical issue causes over 11-minute delay in NCAA tournament matchup
Mar. 28, 2026
Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. likely out for season with knee injury
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers says he would be 'surprised' if KPJ plays again this year.
Mar. 28, 2026
Illinois Battles Iowa in Elite Eight March Madness Clash
Illini and Hawkeyes face off for spot in Final Four
Mar. 28, 2026
Iowa Coach Praises Illinois' Kylan Boswell as 'Unsung Hero'
McCollum calls Boswell the 'alpha' and leader of Illinois' stifling defense ahead of Elite Eight matchup
Mar. 28, 2026
Iowa Looks to Upset Illinois in Elite Eight Matchup
Hawkeyes aim to reach first Final Four since 1980 by taking down Big Ten rival
Mar. 28, 2026
Iowa's McCollum, Stirtz lead unlikely Elite Eight run
Division II transfers have powered the Hawkeyes' surprise NCAA tournament success.
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Durant, Smith Jr. Lead Rockets Past Grizzlies
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