On Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith offered a rare take about college basketball, discussing a topic that has been top of mind among those who religiously follow the sports: The lack of upsets in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

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The win over Illinois sets up a date with the Tennessee Volunteers in Indianapolis, with a spot in the Elite Eight up for grabs. Interestingly enough, the Kentucky Wildcats have b

Watkins is one of women’s basketball’s most prominent rising stars. A First-Team All-American and candidate for Player of the Year, Watkins was one of the faces of the tournament. Through 34 games this season, Watkins averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.

USC Trojans star guard JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending knee injury in the team's NCAA Tournament game against Mississippi State on Monday.