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Steve Kornacki’s guide to the NCAA Tournament: Why Kansas could be in trouble, plus other upset picks

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The madness is back … or is it? The 2026 NCAA Tournament that will tip off on Thursday comes at a moment of transition — and, some say, crisis — for the sport. I don’t want to sound pessimistic, but it does suddenly seem like an open question now whether the type of tournament that … Read more

The potential No. 1 NBA draft picks who will define the NCAA Tournament

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In most years, men’s college basketball would be lucky to have one transcendent star, a player who could both carry his team during the NCAA Tournament and be a hyped professional prospect. In 2026, there are three: Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Brigham Young’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The trio have been jockeying for position … Read more