NCAA Men's basketball tournament breakdown
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Thirty-two players with Ohio high school roots competed in the MAC men’s basketball tournament
Local stars shine in Cleveland with Ohio native Shammah Scott leading several outstanding performances with the game-winning shot in the championship game.
Read what Shammah Scott, Tavari Johnson, Amani Lyles and John Groce said about Akron's dramatic win in the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament final.
Despite finishing below two MAC teams having historic runs, Kent State coach Rob Senderoff feels his team should not be overlooked.
Tip-off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 11 a.m. ET. The all-time series is tied 2-2 with Miami winning both meetings this season – 86-84 on Jan. 27 and 86-77 on Feb. 17. Miami is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest UMass vs. Miami odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 165.5.
Miami (OH) and Akron make for a 2-bid MAC, plus a 3-bid WCC!
Kent State men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff breaks down his team's Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal loss to Akron, March 13, 2026.