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Darius Acuff Jr., the 19-year-old Arkansas point guard, signed a signature shoe deal with Reebok on Tuesday, becoming the first male college athlete to do so. Acuff has led the Razorbacks through two NCAA Tournament wins, scoring 60 points and dishing 13 assists. The deal comes amid strong tournament play but questions from NBA scouts about his defense.

20. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Hypebeast's College Hoops Culture Report continues with its March 20, 2026, edition covering the first three rounds of the college basketball tournament. Building on the series' focus on culture beyond the scoreboard, it spotlights standout sneakers, style trends, viral plays, and emerging contenders, powered by Robinhood's prediction markets.

The Nebraska Huskers men's basketball team concluded the 2025-26 regular season with a 26-5 record, tying the program's single-season wins mark. They earned the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament after splitting their final two games. Head coach Fred Hoiberg received a contract extension through the 2031-32 season.

9. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Duke held onto the top spot in the Associated Press men's college basketball Top 25 poll released on Monday, receiving 56 of 61 first-place votes after completing a 29-2 regular season. Florida surged to No. 4, positioning itself as a contender for the final No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed, while Illinois and Virginia entered the top 10. The rankings come ahead of Selection Sunday, with the Blue Devils in line for the overall No. 1 seed.

University of North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson has suffered a season-ending injury to his right thumb during practice on March 5, 2026. The 19-year-old star, who was set to return from a previous left-hand injury, will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season, including March Madness. This blow comes at a critical time for the No. 17 Tar Heels as they prepare for their rivalry game against No. 1 Duke.

4. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team opens the 2026 State Farm MVC Tournament against Evansville on Thursday night in St. Louis. As the sixth seed, UNI enters with strong defensive stats and recent momentum. Forward Will Hornseth was named to the MVC Most Improved Team earlier this week.