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 clash of the Giants</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/elite-eight-showdown-volunteers-and-wolverines-clash-of-the-giants-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Harry Schroeder</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmv9e9n8eh</guid><description>When Tennessee and Michigan meet in their Elite Eight game, it will be like visiting the land of the giants. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:40:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3094,h_1740,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kmv9kqjgspfsa45385.jpg" caption="Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34)  | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Harry Schroeder"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Days after new deal, Josh Schertz interviewing elsewhere raises real questions</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/days-after-new-deal-josh-schertz-interviewing-elsewhere-raises-real-questions-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmtrwxd0yn</guid><description>Josh Schertz is reportedly interviewing at NC State just days after signing a major extension at Saint Louis, raising questions about his long-term commitment.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:54:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6303,h_3545,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kmtrxxhn9hdwwfz2ka.jpg" caption="Saint Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz  | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>March Madness Sweet 16 All-Tournament team: Cameron Boozer is wise beyond his years</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/march-madness-sweet-16-all-tournament-team-cameron-boozer-is-wise-beyond-his-years?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmsh1nnmc8</guid><description>The veterans are taking over late in deep into the NCAA Tournament, but Cameron Boozer keeps playing like one. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2476,h_1392,x_603,y_296/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kmshqc71btych1yev5.jpg" caption="Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>More March Madness: Sweet Sixteen victory for Michigan</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/more-march-madness-sweet-sixteen-victory-for-michigan-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Harry Schroeder</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kms94wgp3c</guid><description>Michigan&#39;s half-time adjustments were like master Chess moves by coach Dusty May. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:44:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3292,h_1851,x_0,y_172/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kms9e27azwpejn5vwd.jpg" caption="Michigan and Alabama | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Harry Schroeder"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>If Bill Self retires, the first call Kansas has to make is Ben McCollum</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/if-bill-self-retires-the-first-call-kansas-has-to-make-is-ben-mccollum-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmr5fbmeeb</guid><description>If Bill Self retires, Kansas could turn to Iowa coach Ben McCollum, whose winning track record and style mirror the Jayhawks’ identity.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:38:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kmr5hy02h72p06h93h.jpg" caption="Iowa&#39;s Ben McCollum | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Rodney Knuppel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sweet Sixteen Preview: Tennessee and Iowa State in a battle of toughness</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/sweet-sixteen-preview-tennessee-and-iowa-state-in-a-battle-of-toughness-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Harry Schroeder</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmr150at7a</guid><description>It will be a battle of &#39;toughness&#39; during the Sweet Sixteen game between Tennessee and Iowa State. </description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:24:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4128,h_2322,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/184/01kmr1a6eraep172y35p.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) shoots a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forwards Antoine Lorick III (11) and Jalen Pitre (0) during the first half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. 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and now Purdue won’t let it slip away</title><link>https://bustingbrackets.com/matt-painter-waited-years-for-this-and-now-purdue-won-t-let-it-slip-away-basketball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Rodney Knuppel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmeb8gfp7e</guid><description>Matt Painter reaches 500 wins as Purdue returns to the Sweet 16. 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