Tennessee State Tigers

The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.

Tennessee State athletic director Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation that was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school.

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

— Nobody on the Iowa State bench knew how badly Joshua Jefferson was hurt when the All-American forward landed awkwardly on his left ankle in the opening minutes of their first-round game against Tennessee State on Friday.

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Nolan Smith to the show to talk about his Tennessee State Tigers' run to the NCAA Tournament. Who won the Jaylen Waddle trade between the Broncos and Dolphins? LJ Rader stops by the studio to talk about his new book "Art But Make It Sports", based on his viral social media account. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Alex Caruso is blocking shots with his shoes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA lost the World Baseball Classic Championship to Venezuela. How did this happen and where does US Baseball go from here? ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins to discuss that and more. Then, ESPN NFL Insider Kimberley A. Martin stops by the studio to explain why she has beef with Evan. Plus, Tennessee State Head Coach Nolan Smith joins the show ahead of the NCAA Tournament! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.