1. Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein

2. John Brannen Suing Cincinnati

   Former men's basketball coach files federal lawsuit against school, AD Cunningham and president Pinto (The Athletic)

   
   

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   John Brannen Suing Cincinnati

   Former men's basketball coach files federal lawsuit against school, AD Cunningham and president Pinto (The Athletic)

   Blake Schuster
   via Bleacher Report

3. John Brannen Termination Letter

   Keith Jenkins @MrKeithJenkins

   Obtained by @ENQSports: The termination letter University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham sent to former men’s basketball coach John Brannen. The letter explicitly laid out the school’s justification for Brannen’s termination after only two seasons. https://t.co/9EJBnFK8Ah

4. Tyler Harris Back to Memphis

   Guard announces he's headed back to Memphis after one season with Iowa State; averaged 9.9 ppg between 2018-2020

   Tyler Harris®️ 💔💕 @iamyoungty1

   God’s Plan 💙 Let’s get it Tiger Nation #GTG https://t.co/rfuve0xWlg

6. Cincy Hiring UNCG HC

   Bearcats plan to hire Wes Miller as next men’s hoops HC after 10 seasons with Spartans (Rothstein)

   
   

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   Cincy Hiring UNCG HC

   Bearcats plan to hire Wes Miller as next men’s hoops HC after 10 seasons with Spartans (Rothstein)

   Jenna Ciccotelli
   via Bleacher Report

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7. FanRag Sports @FanRagSports

8. Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto

9. John Martin @JohnMartin929

10. Houston Adds Guard Transfer

    Former Texas Tech junior Kyler Edwards (10.1 PPG) and Arlington, TX native is joining the Cougars

    Kyler Edwards @kyleredwards_

    #ForTheCity 🐾 https://t.co/VV2b5FSxVn

12. Cincy Interviews Nick Van Exel

    Cincinnati meets with former Bearcats star about open HC position (Cincinnati Enquirer)

    
    

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    Cincy Interviews Nick Van Exel

    Cincinnati meets with former Bearcats star about open HC position (Cincinnati Enquirer)

    Joseph Zucker
    via Bleacher Report

13. Cincy MBB Fires John Brannen

    Bearcats are parting ways with their head coach after a 12-11 season

    
    

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    Cincy MBB Fires John Brannen

    Bearcats are parting ways with their head coach after a 12-11 season

    Adam Wells
    via Bleacher Report

14. Memphis Basketball @Memphis_MBB

15. HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt

16. Ole Miss Basketball @OleMissMBB

18. Report: Earl Timberlake to Memphis

    Former Miami freshman guard (9.3 PPG) is transferring to play for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers

    
    

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    Report: Earl Timberlake to Memphis

    Former Miami freshman guard (9.3 PPG) is transferring to play for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers

    Scott Polacek
    via Bleacher Report

19. Moussa Cisse to the NBA Draft

    Memphis big man declares for the 2021 draft while maintaining his eligibility

    AfroBallers @afroballers

    🚨: Moussa Cisse has officially declared for the NBA draft. @moussacisse224 🇬🇳 #AfroBallers https://t.co/btCYrb7H3P

20. John Martin @JohnMartin929

21. Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN

23. Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto

24. THE TIME IS NOW 🙏

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    It's finally here 😭 (via @marchmadness) https://t.co/u7ymguAQfd

25. Cincy Suspends MBB Coach

    Bearcats HC John Brannen is suspended with pending review to explore possible ‘for-cause firing’ (The Athletic)

    
    

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    Cincy Suspends MBB Coach

    Bearcats HC John Brannen is suspended with pending review to explore possible ‘for-cause firing’ (The Athletic)

    Mike Chiari
    via Bleacher Report

26. Houston's Final Four Hype Tape 😤

    Cougs looking to make more history tonight vs. Baylor. This video will get you in the mood for the big game 🎥

    Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 @UHCougarMBK

    It's here... It's #MarchMadness #FinalFour Game Day... Let's do this... Whose House? #ForTheCity x #GoCoogs https://t.co/R3N1OdfT0E

27. AP Top 25 @AP_Top25

29. HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt

30. Michael DeCourcy @tsnmike

31. Kelvin Sampson Discusses Father, Racist Experiences Growing Up

    
    

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    Kelvin Sampson Discusses Father, Racist Experiences Growing Up

    Paul Kasabian
    via Bleacher Report

32. How Kelvin Sampson Resurrected the Cougars

    
    

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    How Kelvin Sampson Resurrected the Cougars

    Matt Norlander
    via CBSSports.com

33. Houston About to Get Its First Big Test

    After a historically easy path to the Final Four, are No. 2 Cougars ready for Baylor? ➡️

    
    

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    Houston About to Get Its First Big Test

    After a historically easy path to the Final Four, are No. 2 Cougars ready for Baylor? ➡️

    Kerry Miller
    via Bleacher Report

35. OwlScoop.com @OwlScoop_com

36. Dom Amore @AmoreCourant

37. ECU Star Forward Transferring

    Pirates junior Jayden Gardner averaged 18.3 PPG and 8.3 RPG this season (ESPN)

    Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello

    East Carolina star Jayden Gardner has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN. Averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds this season. Has put up dominant numbers three straight seasons for the Pirates.

38. Neill Ostrout @NeillOstrout

40. Dom Amore @AmoreCourant

41. Penny X Trophy

    Memphis Basketball @Memphis_MBB

    Coming home with the hardware, Memphis! #NITChampions | #GoTigersGo https://t.co/yGPKClT79Q

42. Memphis Wins NIT 🏆

    Tigers win their first NIT title since 2002 with 77-64 victory over Mississippi State

    
    

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    Memphis Wins NIT 🏆

    Tigers win their first NIT title since 2002 with 77-64 victory over Mississippi State

    Tyler Conway
    via Bleacher Report

43. Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria

44. Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein

46. CIN Reviewing MBB Allegations

    Cincinnati is beginning a review of allegations following mass roster exodus and reported rift between players and HC

    
    

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    CIN Reviewing MBB Allegations

    Cincinnati is beginning a review of allegations following mass roster exodus and reported rift between players and HC

    Mike Chiari
    via Bleacher Report

47. Houston's Jarreau 'Feels Fine'

    Cougars senior says he's ready for Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup against Syracuse despite hip injury

    Joseph Duarte @Joseph_Duarte

    On Zoom call, Houston guard DeJon Jarreau says his hip "feels fine." H says he took a few days ff. "I'm ready for the game." #MarchMadness

48. Kellis Robinett @KellisRobinett

49. ECUAthletics @ECUAthletics

50. Cougars End Beavers' Run

    No. 2 Houston heads to Final Four for the first time since 1984 after defeating No. 12 Oregon 67-61

    
    

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    Cougars End Beavers' Run

    No. 2 Houston heads to Final Four for the first time since 1984 after defeating No. 12 Oregon 67-61

    Blake Schuster
    via Bleacher Report

52. USF Investigating MBB Coach

    South Florida associate head coach Tom Herrion is being investigated after allegations he made racist comments

    
    

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    USF Investigating MBB Coach

    South Florida associate head coach Tom Herrion is being investigated after allegations he made racist comments

    Rob Goldberg
    via Bleacher Report

53. AP Top 25 @AP_Top25

54. HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt

55. Report: USF's Alexis Yetna to Transfer

    South Florida forward (9.5 PPG) expected to receive many offers in transfer portal

    Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops

    South Florida’s Alexis Yetna is transferring, source told @Stadium. The 6-foot-8 junior forward averaged 9.5 points and 7.3 boarsd per game this season. Went for 12.3 points and 9.6 as a frosh. Will be a LONG line.

56. The Top 25 Players in March Madness ⭐

    3. Cade Cunningham 2. ??? 1. ???

    B/R ranks the most talented players in the field this year 📲

    
    

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    The Top 25 Players in March Madness ⭐

    3. Cade Cunningham 2. ??? 1. ??? B/R ranks the most talented players in the field this year 📲

    David Kenyon
    via Bleacher Report

58. HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt

59. /r/CollegeBasketball @redditCBB

60. No. 7 Houston Wins AAC Title

    Cougars rout Cincinnati 91-54 in AAC tournament finals and are off to the big dance 🕺

    FOX College Hoops @CBBonFOX

    🏆👏 @UHCougarMBK DOMINATES Cincinnati in the Championship Game to win its first American Athletic tournament title! https://t.co/o7FBl3OHbS

61. Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein

63. Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein

64. 🧐

    Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello

    I think Wichita State will an interesting at-large case for the committee. I don't think the Shockers are a surefire selection. They have the win over Houston, not much else. And today's loss is likely a Quad 3 defeat. Predictive metrics are awful, Strength of Record is great.

65. Isaac Brown Wins Conf. COTY

    Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein

    Wichita State's Isaac Brown has been named American Conference Coach of the Year, per release.

66. Taylor Bern @TaylorBern

67. Neill Ostrout @NeillOstrout

69. Sampson Extended Through 2027

    Cougars men's basketball HC signs contract keeping him in Houston through the 2026-27 season 👏

    Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 @UHCougarMBK

    𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 @CoachSampsonUH signs extension through 2026-27 🔗 – https://t.co/liQ68FfemT #ForTheCity x #GoCoogs https://t.co/UR7NhORy23