Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record with his 126th straight 20-point game and led the Thunder to a 129-126 win over Denver with 35 points, 15 assists, and a game-winning three.

The Pistons, despite leading the East, face the Heat in a pivotal playoff race game amid key injuries.

North Dakota State beat St. Thomas 63-51 to reach the Summit League Championship game, where they’ll face South Dakota State for an NCAA Tournament spot.

On March 8, 2026, women’s college basketball conference championships aired across major networks, deciding NCAA Tournament qualifiers.

Stephen Curry will miss at least 10 more days with a sore knee, extending his absence since early March.

West Virginia beat Arizona State 67-54 in the Big 12 Tournament, advancing to the semifinals.

Illinois faces Maryland in a Big Ten matchup impacting tournament seeding, with key players and senior honors on the line.

Northern Kentucky plays Green Bay in a Horizon League Tournament game on March 8, with Northern Kentucky favored by 2.5 points.

The Blazers host the struggling Pacers in a key game as Portland fights for a play-in spot.

John Calipari reached 900 NCAA Division I basketball wins on March 7, 2026, becoming the fifth coach in history to do so.