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"I see grown men play" - Chris Webber shares why the Arizona Wildcats are by far the most dominant team in college basketball now Arizona is playing in the NCAA Final Four.

17 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Michigan and Arizona boast elite efficiency metrics as the two No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Purdue's experienced trio of seniors has the Boilermakers 1 win away from a home-state Final Four

Purdue stars Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer have played far more games together than any other current trio in college basketball

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Northwestern Competing with Six Other NCAA Programs for Top Transfer Guard After a third-round exit from the Big Ten Tournament ended their season, the Northwestern Wildcats are looking to revamp their offense. The...

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here's 16 numbers to know about next round

The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

The 3-pointer changed college basketball. And attempts keep ticking up heading into March Madness

College basketball teams are continuing to lean more and more on the 3-point shot

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Final Scores

The 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with everything to know.

MARCH 15 • FOX SPORTS

2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Final Scores

Northwestern Wildcats Falls to Purdue in Big Ten Tournament as Season Ends The end of a college basketball season rarely feels dramatic in the moment. It often arrives quietly, in the hallways outside the locker roo...

MARCH 13 • SI.COM

Purdue guard Braden Smith moves closer to Bobby Hurley for NCAA career assists record

Purdue guard Braden Smith has moved into second on the NCAA career assists list with another smooth performance for the Boilermakers

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Braden Smith collects 16 more assists as No. 18 Purdue beats Northwestern 81-68 in Big Ten tourney

Braden Smith had 16 assists to climb into second on the NCAA career list, and No. 18 Purdue outmuscled Northwestern for an 81-68 victory that moved the Boilermakers into the quarte...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Nick Martinelli - Closes with 25 points Martinelli amassed 25 points (10-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 81-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Martinelli closed his Big Ten career by scoring 22 points or more in his final eight games. He put up 1787 points over four seasons, but really blossomed in the last two to be a 20-point scorer. The Huskies will await potential postseason invitations.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Reid - Scores 19, deals nine assists Reid closed Thursday's 81-68 loss to Purdue with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact The 5-10 junior equaled his season high in assists, set twice before more most recently on Tuesday in the win over Penn State. He led the Huskies with 5.0 assists to go along with 10.1 points. Should he return to Evanston, he will need to work on his shot efficiency: Reid hit just 39.0 percent of his field goals and 31.7 percent of his 3-pointers.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Arrinten Page - Still out Thursday Page (illness) is out Thursday against Purdue.

Impact Page will miss his fourth straight game as he battles an illness. Still, the Wildcats have won two Big Ten Tournament games without the junior big man, and will look to pull off the major upset against Purdue.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers face the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

How to Watch Northwestern Men's Basketball vs Purdue: Preview, Predictions, TV The Northwestern Wildcats have woken up a little late, but they finally seem to have found an identity around youth and length — plus two-ti...

MARCH 12 • SI.COM

Nick Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern defeats Indiana 74-61 at Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, Jake West added 18 and 15th-seeded Northwestern knocked off No. 10-seed Indiana 74-61 on the second day of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Nick Martinelli - Scores 28 as Cats march on Martinelli totaled 28 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 74-61 win over Indiana.

Impact Martinelli is willing the Wildcats further into the Big Ten Tournament. Over his last seven games, the 6-7 senior has averaged 26.0 points on 52.3 percent from the field with 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He is controlling the game despite the absence of center Arrinten Page. Northwestern plays Purdue on Friday. Martinelli provided 28 points in the Mar. 4 loss to the Boilermakers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jake West - Pours in 18 points West contributed 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 74-61 win over Indiana.

Impact West equaled his season high as the Wildcats upset the Hoosiers. The 6-3 freshman only scored in double digits four times in the regular season. The 15-seeded Huskies move onto the third round of the Big Ten Tournament to meet Purdue. West did not play in the Mar. 4 loss to the Boilermakers

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern's Aggressive and Physically Lifts Them to Victory Over Penn State The Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team had a strong second-half performance as they defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 76-66, t...

MARCH 11 • SI.COM

Arrinten Page - Remains sidelined Wednesday Page (illness) is out against Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.

Impact Page has missed two straight games, and he'll make it three in a row against the Hoosiers in Chicago. Before his absence, the junior forward had started two consecutive games for the Wildcats, and he averages 10.2 points and 4.5 rebounds this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

The Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats play in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scored 24 points, Jayden Reid added 14, and Northwestern defeated Penn State 76-66 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa shines with 40-point night in No. 10 seed BYU's Big 12 tourney win over K-State

AJ Dybantsa had 40 points, nine rebounds and six assists on Tuesday night to lead No. 10 seed BYU to a 105-91 victory over No. 15 seed Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Brains and brawn: Hulking Awaka providing No. 2 Arizona a huge boost heading into March Madness

Brains and brawn have pushed Arizona big man Tobe Awaka into becoming one of the nation's best rebounders

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

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Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Purdue's experienced trio of seniors has the Boilermakers 1 win away from a home-state Final Four

Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here's 16 numbers to know about next round

The 3-pointer changed college basketball. And attempts keep ticking up heading into March Madness

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Final Scores

Purdue guard Braden Smith moves closer to Bobby Hurley for NCAA career assists record

Braden Smith collects 16 more assists as No. 18 Purdue beats Northwestern 81-68 in Big Ten tourney

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern defeats Indiana 74-61 at Big Ten Tournament

Indiana squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten Tournament

AJ Dybantsa shines with 40-point night in No. 10 seed BYU's Big 12 tourney win over K-State

Brains and brawn: Hulking Awaka providing No. 2 Arizona a huge boost heading into March Madness