News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
The first game of the men’s Final Four sets up as a potential defensive battle. Connecticut and Illinois have both played at a controlled pace and leaned on defense throughout the…
Apr 4, 2026
After two weeks of tournament basketball at its best, we’re down to the final weekend, with just four teams left chasing a national title. One is searching for its first ever, two…
Apr 4, 2026
NBA fans love their stats, and for good reason. In a game dominated by a small number of players and defined by high-impact moments, data helps separate perception from reality. Th…
Apr 4, 2026
The Final Four is set, and by Monday night, a national champion will be crowned. The 2026 Men’s NCAA Final Four tips off Saturday, April 4, with Illinois taking on UConn at 5:09 PM…
Apr 3, 2026
For the second straight year, a coach who led his team to the NCAA Tournament has chosen to leave a head coaching job for an assistant role elsewhere. This year, it’s Rick Croy, fo…
Apr 1, 2026
The four play-in teams in the Western Conference are all but locked in. In the East, it’s far less settled, with the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks trying to avoid being pulled…
Mar 31, 2026
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