Eye On College Basketball

Michigan is a MACHINE; JT Toppin injury has Texas Tech’s season on edge; Mick Cronin is a (problematic) content factory; Miami U 26-0!

Feb 18, 2026
Michigan’s road dominance and a raucous Mackey showing take center stage. A non-contact knee injury to JT Toppin threatens Texas Tech’s trajectory. Mick Cronin’s sideline theatrics and postgame behavior spark debate. Miami (OH) remains unbeaten at 26-0, and a rapid whiparound covers key Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and mid-major results.
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ANECDOTE

Rowdy Mackey Crowd Targeting Yaxel

  • Norlander recounts Mackey Arena's deafening crowd chanting about Yaxel Lindenborg before the game.
  • Despite the hostility, Michigan handled the environment and dominated Purdue.
ANECDOTE

Midnight Finish And Sudden Injury

  • Gary Parrish calls out the timing: Arizona State–Texas Tech finished after midnight and Toppin left late with a knee issue.
  • The hosts recount the game's chaotic finish and hope for a non-serious diagnosis.
INSIGHT

Toppin Injury Could Alter Texas Tech's Season

  • JT Toppin's late non-contact knee injury leaves Texas Tech's season outlook uncertain.
  • Norlander stresses that a major Toppin absence would drastically change Texas Tech's tournament ceiling.
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