Notes On Friday’s Spectacular 2026 NCAA Tournament Action
Friday was another epic day of tournament basketball.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Queens University of Charlotte Royals in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images Friday was another great night of NCAA Tournament basketball, but let’s start the review with two ACC stories. First, as expected, Georgia Tech has hired Troy’s Scott Cross.
He’s a quality coach, but you hope he’s negotiated for better resources. There’s no reason whatsoever why a school in Atlanta shouldn’t be a huge factor in recruiting Georgia and the surrounding states. Secondly, the Hubert Davis drama swirls on.
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts told WRAL that no changes have happened yet, but that an evolution is happening. That was supposed to be evaluation, but it could go either way, couldn’t it? A number of former players have expressed concerns.
Tyler Hansbrough said he wasn’t surprised. Joel Berry said he had “mixed emotions. ” Ty Lawson posted this on X: “Wtf!!!!!
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