Houston defense thrives on bringing out the ugly during latest March Madness run

It's why they're now considered one of the country's most successful, consistent teams annually — and why they're one of four teams still playing Saturday in March Madness. “That’s what we do,” Midwest Region Most Outstanding Player Emanuel Sharp said after Sunday's 69-50 win over Tennessee. The Cougars (34-4) certainly haven't lost much this season.

Pitino taps transfer portal as St. John’s lands Joson Sanon and Bryce Hopkins

St. John's coach Rick Pitino has already been busy replenishing his roster in the transfer portal. Coming off its most successful season in decades, the school announced two significant signings Monday — former Arizona State guard Joson Sanon and ex-Providence forward Bryce Hopkins. St. John's also loses seniors Kadary Richmond, Aaron Scott and Deivon Smith, meaning four of its top five scorers from 2024-25 won't be back next season.

DePaul takes on Cincinnati following Blocker’s 25-point game

Cincinnati averages 70.5 points and has outscored opponents by 4.8 points per game. DePaul ranks sixth in the Big East shooting 34.6% from 3-point range. Cincinnati's average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.4 per game DePaul gives up.

Williams leads Nebraska against Georgetown

Nebraska scores 75.7 points while outscoring opponents by 2.7 points per game. Georgetown averages 72.1 points per game, 0.9 fewer points than the 73.0 Nebraska gives up. Nebraska averages 6.5 more points per game (75.7) than Georgetown allows (69.2).