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What a whirlwind the past few days have been in college basketball. The dust has barely settled in San Antonio, where the 2025 NCAA men’s national championship came right down to the wire. Florida, after trailing most of the second half, surged back to edge Houston 65-63 and lift their first trophy in almost two decades. Both programs had looked dominant throughout a tournament filled with tight finishes and bracket-busting upsets. Houston, ranked number two in the nation, looked poised to claim their own redemption but just couldn’t hold off Florida’s furious rally in the final minutes. With that, March Madness closed in spectacular fashion, and the Gators find themselves atop both the AP and Coaches Polls to end the season.
If you follow the rankings, there’s plenty to talk about. Houston, Duke, Auburn, and Tennessee round out the top five, with Alabama and Michigan State hot on their heels. St. John's made a massive leap, finishing at number eleven after clinching both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, only to get knocked out early by Arkansas in the NCAA bracket. The Big East’s resurgence has been one of the year’s big stories.
It’s not just the teams making headlines—there’s been a shakeup on the coaching carousel. Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumped to take the reins at Villanova, while over in Miami, Duke assistant Jai Lucas will step up as head coach next season. Utah landed Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen, marking another high-profile NBA-to-college move this spring.
Of course, the transfer portal is wide open and as chaotic as ever. Xavier, under Richard Pitino, has been especially aggressive, landing a top-20 haul and addressing big gaps in their lineup. Michigan made waves picking up Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB—a forward who put up monster numbers in the AAC Tournament. Kentucky, despite losing several starters, landed four key transfers already, including Kam Williams from Tulane and point guard Jaland Lowe from Pittsburgh. With the portal closing next week, more surprises are likely on the way, as programs scramble to reload.
Individual players also impressed this past season. Villanova’s Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23.3 points per game, while Gonzaga’s lead guard paced the country in assists at just under 10 per contest. As seniors move on and new faces join the fold, it sets the stage for another unpredictable season ahead.
And just like that, the focus turns to offseason intrigue—coaching hires, recruits, and the ever-spinning transfer portal—proving there’s rarely a dull moment in college basketball.
If you follow the rankings, there’s plenty to talk about. Houston, Duke, Auburn, and Tennessee round out the top five, with Alabama and Michigan State hot on their heels. St. John's made a massive leap, finishing at number eleven after clinching both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, only to get knocked out early by Arkansas in the NCAA bracket. The Big East’s resurgence has been one of the year’s big stories.
It’s not just the teams making headlines—there’s been a shakeup on the coaching carousel. Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumped to take the reins at Villanova, while over in Miami, Duke assistant Jai Lucas will step up as head coach next season. Utah landed Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen, marking another high-profile NBA-to-college move this spring.
Of course, the transfer portal is wide open and as chaotic as ever. Xavier, under Richard Pitino, has been especially aggressive, landing a top-20 haul and addressing big gaps in their lineup. Michigan made waves picking up Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB—a forward who put up monster numbers in the AAC Tournament. Kentucky, despite losing several starters, landed four key transfers already, including Kam Williams from Tulane and point guard Jaland Lowe from Pittsburgh. With the portal closing next week, more surprises are likely on the way, as programs scramble to reload.
Individual players also impressed this past season. Villanova’s Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23.3 points per game, while Gonzaga’s lead guard paced the country in assists at just under 10 per contest. As seniors move on and new faces join the fold, it sets the stage for another unpredictable season ahead.
And just like that, the focus turns to offseason intrigue—coaching hires, recruits, and the ever-spinning transfer portal—proving there’s rarely a dull moment in college basketball.
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By Quiet. PleaseWhat a whirlwind the past few days have been in college basketball. The dust has barely settled in San Antonio, where the 2025 NCAA men’s national championship came right down to the wire. Florida, after trailing most of the second half, surged back to edge Houston 65-63 and lift their first trophy in almost two decades. Both programs had looked dominant throughout a tournament filled with tight finishes and bracket-busting upsets. Houston, ranked number two in the nation, looked poised to claim their own redemption but just couldn’t hold off Florida’s furious rally in the final minutes. With that, March Madness closed in spectacular fashion, and the Gators find themselves atop both the AP and Coaches Polls to end the season.
If you follow the rankings, there’s plenty to talk about. Houston, Duke, Auburn, and Tennessee round out the top five, with Alabama and Michigan State hot on their heels. St. John's made a massive leap, finishing at number eleven after clinching both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, only to get knocked out early by Arkansas in the NCAA bracket. The Big East’s resurgence has been one of the year’s big stories.
It’s not just the teams making headlines—there’s been a shakeup on the coaching carousel. Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumped to take the reins at Villanova, while over in Miami, Duke assistant Jai Lucas will step up as head coach next season. Utah landed Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen, marking another high-profile NBA-to-college move this spring.
Of course, the transfer portal is wide open and as chaotic as ever. Xavier, under Richard Pitino, has been especially aggressive, landing a top-20 haul and addressing big gaps in their lineup. Michigan made waves picking up Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB—a forward who put up monster numbers in the AAC Tournament. Kentucky, despite losing several starters, landed four key transfers already, including Kam Williams from Tulane and point guard Jaland Lowe from Pittsburgh. With the portal closing next week, more surprises are likely on the way, as programs scramble to reload.
Individual players also impressed this past season. Villanova’s Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23.3 points per game, while Gonzaga’s lead guard paced the country in assists at just under 10 per contest. As seniors move on and new faces join the fold, it sets the stage for another unpredictable season ahead.
And just like that, the focus turns to offseason intrigue—coaching hires, recruits, and the ever-spinning transfer portal—proving there’s rarely a dull moment in college basketball.
If you follow the rankings, there’s plenty to talk about. Houston, Duke, Auburn, and Tennessee round out the top five, with Alabama and Michigan State hot on their heels. St. John's made a massive leap, finishing at number eleven after clinching both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, only to get knocked out early by Arkansas in the NCAA bracket. The Big East’s resurgence has been one of the year’s big stories.
It’s not just the teams making headlines—there’s been a shakeup on the coaching carousel. Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumped to take the reins at Villanova, while over in Miami, Duke assistant Jai Lucas will step up as head coach next season. Utah landed Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen, marking another high-profile NBA-to-college move this spring.
Of course, the transfer portal is wide open and as chaotic as ever. Xavier, under Richard Pitino, has been especially aggressive, landing a top-20 haul and addressing big gaps in their lineup. Michigan made waves picking up Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB—a forward who put up monster numbers in the AAC Tournament. Kentucky, despite losing several starters, landed four key transfers already, including Kam Williams from Tulane and point guard Jaland Lowe from Pittsburgh. With the portal closing next week, more surprises are likely on the way, as programs scramble to reload.
Individual players also impressed this past season. Villanova’s Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23.3 points per game, while Gonzaga’s lead guard paced the country in assists at just under 10 per contest. As seniors move on and new faces join the fold, it sets the stage for another unpredictable season ahead.
And just like that, the focus turns to offseason intrigue—coaching hires, recruits, and the ever-spinning transfer portal—proving there’s rarely a dull moment in college basketball.