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Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for victory
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night.

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Former Mocs stars join fan base in celebrating NIT title run
Dan Earl admittedly doesn't pay attention to the environment he's walking into after leaving the locker room and heading onto the court of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball games.

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Vols add Vanderbilt forward Jaylen Carey via the transfer portal
Tennessee essentially played the entire 2024-25 basketball season with two traditional forwards, Felix Okpara and Cade Phillips.

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One combined Final Four? Talks of a joint NCAA Tournament showcase for the men and women resurface
Millions tuned in to watch women's basketball powerhouses UConn and South Carolina dominate in the Final Four on Friday. Many more watched Houston and Florida stun their opponents in the men's Final Four a day later.

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UConn returns to top of women’s basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title
During the final sweet moments of UConn's 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies.

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UTC coach Dan Earl’s roster construction paid off with national title
In hindsight, Trey Bonham and Honor Huff have been around Dan Earl long enough to trust him.

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Young: Mocs feel the love as Chattanooga celebrates their victorious return
It's likely Honor Huff has played his last basketball game for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, but it's safe to say Mocs fans will always treat the Brooklyn native as one of their own.

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Vols get their next point guard with Maryland’s Gillespie
The Tennessee Volunteers don't have their next Zakai Zeigler at point guard.

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Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas
Dawn Staley has never lost a national championship game in three trips as South Carolina's coach.

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Auburn’s Pearl and St. John’s’ Pitino share AP coach of the year honors, 1st tie in history of award
Bruce Pearl has turned Auburn into a basketball school and may have his best team yet. Rick Pitino has done what he does best at St. John's, ushering in a quick turnaround.
