Daily Summary
Duke and Florida secured Final Four spots in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke overpowering Alabama 85–65 through strong defense and Florida mounting a late comeback led by Walter Clayton Jr. Against the backdrop of these historic wins, the New York Liberty re-signed standout Breanna Stewart on a one-year deal following her title-winning season. Meanwhile, CBS announced that NFL alum J.J. Watt will transition from studio analyst to on-field color commentator in 2025, as part of broader changes in its sports broadcasting team.
New York Liberty Re-sign Breanna Stewart in Top Priority Move
The New York Liberty have re-signed two-time MVP Breanna Stewart on a one-year, $208,400 guaranteed deal, reinforcing the team’s core ahead of their May 17 season opener against the Las Vegas Aces.
Walter Clayton Jr. Leads Florida into Final Four with 84-79 Win Over Texas Tech
Walter Clayton Jr. led a dramatic comeback to help Florida overcome a nine-point deficit and defeat Texas Tech 84-79, clinching their spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2014.
J.J. Watt Shifts Gears: From Studio Analyst to Game-Day Color Commentator at CBS
J.J. Watt is set to leave his studio analyst role to become the color commentator in CBS's No. 2 game-day booth starting in 2025, with Charles Davis slated to succeed Gary Danielson as the top college football analyst in 2026.
Duke’s Defense Propels Blue Devils to 18th Final Four with 85-65 Win Over Alabama
Duke beat Alabama 85-65 in the East Region final on March 30, boosting their winning streak to 15 games and clinching their 18th Final Four appearance, thanks to strong defensive play and key contributions from Kon Knueppel and Tyrese Proctor.