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PODCAST: Oskee Talk Episode 248 - Orange and Blue-prints

What’s next for men’s & women’s basketball following their tournament exits?

Michigan football recruiting: Brandyn Hillman commits after originally signing with Notre Dame in 2023 class

Hillman, a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, was released from his national letter of intent earlier this month

Assessing Brad Underwood after Year 6

Much like the 2023 season, it’s a bit of a complex topic.

Sources: W. Kentucky expected to hire Lutz

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are expected to hire Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Steve Lutz as the school's next men's basketball coach, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Almost famous: 27 years ago, Phil Hopkins fell short against No. 1 Purdue

The former Western Carolina head coach, who died earlier this month, proved how one night in March can change the trajectory of a career, and a life.

MAC West preview: Burning questions for every team

The MAC always has its share of mayhem and parity, so West preseason favorite Toledo shouldn't get too comfortable at the top.

How will Illinois handle this offseason?

What’s next for an Illini team with an unknown future and a shaky past?

Celebrating 25 years and a front-row seat to history, courtesy of Valpo's Bryce Drew

The Drew family was involved in one of the most memorable upsets in tournament history: Bryce with the game winner for Valparaiso, Homer as the coach and Scott as an assistant.

Illinois’ rally comes up short against Arkansas

The Illini end their season in typical fashion.

Furman's first-round upset of Virginia busts plenty of brackets

The No. 13 seed Paladins knocked off the No. 4 seed Cavaliers in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Jalen Brunson, Cameron Heyward and others had bracket losses.

Follow live: West Virginia and Maryland face-off in the first game of the men's NCAA tournament

Visit ESPN to view the latest West Virginia Mountaineers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more

Carter pleads no contest to charges from wreck

Jalen Carter has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing, his attorney, Kim Stephens, told ESPN.

Arkansas vs. Illinois prediction, odds, time: 2023 NCAA Tournament picks, March Madness best bets by top model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball picks for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas Razorbacks during the first round of March Madness 2023

West Virginia vs. Maryland prediction, odds, time: 2023 NCAA Tournament picks, March Madness bets by top model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball picks for West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Maryland Terrapins during the first round of March Madness 2023

Illinois’ remarkable season ends in First Four

The Illini are the first team out of the field.

Baylor coach Scott Drew helps brother Bryce when Grand Canyon's uniforms don't arrive at NCAA Tournament site

In a nice twist of fate, GCU coach Bryce Drew happens to be in the same city as his brother, Baylor coach Scott Drew

3 keys to an Illinois win over Arkansas

The Illini need to start fast against the Hogs.

Arkansas underperformed this year. Sound familiar?

The Hogs are likely a lot better than an 8-seed.