Articles by Colin Lynch (202)
Villanova University’s men’s basketball program finds itself at a crossroads. Following the departure of Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright in 2022, the Wildcats have struggled to maintain their storied success. Kyle Neptune, Wright’s longtime assistant, was entrusted with the helm but was unable to replicate the program’s previous achievements. Consecutive seasons without NCAA Tournament […]
Top-seeded Auburn rides its offensive depth into a clash with surging Michigan, as two teams with very different journeys collide with an Elite Eight berth on the line. At this point in the season, it’s no longer about how you started. It’s about who you are now. For Michigan, that’s been a question asked often […]
The road to the Final Four tightens, and in the East Region, two blue-blood programs collide. Duke, the No. 1 seed in the region and a fixture in March’s most meaningful moments, meets fourth-seeded Arizona in a heavyweight Sweet 16 matchup—one that feels more Final Four than regional semifinal. For Duke, the path to this […]
Alabama vs. BYU: A Showdown of Pace, Precision, and Possibility in the Sweet 16 The East Region sets the stage for a high-octane clash between two elite offenses as Alabama looks to outpace a surging BYU squad in a battle for a spot in the Elite Eight. By the time the smoke cleared on the […]
In a move that bridges the past with the future, former NBA standout Mike Bibby has agreed to become the head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets men’s basketball team. Bibby, renowned for his tenure with the Sacramento Kings, brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the city as he embarks on […]
Ben McCollum has spent his entire coaching life building something out of nothing—quietly, methodically, and with remarkable success. Now, he brings that quiet fire to one of college basketball’s brightest stages. The Iowa Hawkeyes are turning the page after 15 seasons, handing the program to a man who didn’t just win at every level he […]
Sometimes, the coaching carousel delivers more than just a new name at the helm. Sometimes, it offers a story of coming home. On Tuesday, Niko Medved will be officially introduced as the next head coach of Minnesota men’s basketball — a return to his roots, his alma mater, and the city that shaped him. For […]
In the grand tapestry of college basketball, certain seasons etch themselves into history, not merely for the champions they crown but for the narratives they weave. The 2024–25 Southeastern Conference (SEC) men’s basketball season is one such chapter, a testament to dominance, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of competition. A Historic March: SEC’s Unprecedented Ascent […]
From Boombox Beats to Bracket Busters: McNeese State’s Unlikely March Madness StarsWith Will Wade headed to NC State and student manager Amir Khan going viral, the Cowboys are writing one of the most memorable stories of the NCAA Tournament. As the McNeese State Cowboys punched their ticket to the second round of the NCAA Tournament […]
In the heart of Milwaukee, as the chill of March lingers, the Fiserv Forum becomes the crucible for a classic NCAA Tournament showdown. The North Carolina Tar Heels, fresh off a commanding 95-68 victory over San Diego State, face the Ole Miss Rebels, a team that has navigated the turbulent waters of the SEC to […]