Monthly Archives: March 2026

Tourney Talk: HoopsHD interviews Cal Baptist SO SG Shawnee Nordstrom

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

Last Saturday Cal Baptist beat Abilene Christian 74-58 in the WAC tourney women’s title game to earn an automatic bid to this week’s NCAA tournament. The Lancers made the NCAA tourney in 2024, lost 19 games in 2025, and are … Continue reading →

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Tourney Talk: HoopsHD interviews Santa Clara associate head coach Jason Ludwig

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

Last Tuesday Santa Clara lost to Gonzaga 79-68 in the WCC tourney title game, but still earned an at-large bid to this week’s NCAA tournament. At 26-8, the Broncos are 1 win away from tying the record for the most … Continue reading →

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Tourney Talk: HoopsHD interviews High Point dancer Hannah Smith

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

Earlier this month High Point beat Winthrop 91-76 in the Big South tourney title game to earn an automatic bid to this week’s NCAA tournament. The Panthers won 30 games this year under 1st-year coach Flynn Clayman, and will open … Continue reading →

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Tourney Talk: HoopsHD interviews Akron coach John Groce

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

Last Saturday Akron beat Toledo 79-76 in the MAC tourney title game to earn an automatic bid to this week’s NCAA tournament. The Zips did not make a single NCAA tourney from 2014-2021 but are now heading back there for … Continue reading →

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Bracket Tactics: HoopsHD provides some tips for surviving and advancing

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

The best week of the year is finally here! This is the time when we ponder the impact of geography, the importance of having a veteran coach, and exactly how many different “Wildcats” can make the Final 4. For those … Continue reading →

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The Hoops HD Report – NCAA Tournament 1st and 2nd Round Edition

Posted on March 16, 2026 by David Griggs

The Tournament field is set!! A full Hoops HD panel begins by talking about the selection committee and what they got right and wrong. From there we look at the bracket itself, discuss each game in the Round of 64, … Continue reading →

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