Gavin Dorsey

Gavin Dorsey

Gavin Dorsey is the Lead Writer for Northwestern Wildcats On SI and covers a handful of other teams in the On SI network, including the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Texans and Ohio State Buckeyes. Before joining On SI in February 2025, he wrote for the Star Tribune and Inside NU while broadcasting college sports for both radio and television. Dorsey is a graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, where he also studied psychology. In his free time, he enjoys running and being outdoors. Dorsey is currently a freelance writer for the Associated Press, covering Chicago area sports teams.

Norfolk State guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) and Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) fight for the rebound during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Norfolk State held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
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Norfolk State Wins MEAC After Disastrous Mistake from SC State

The Spartans are headed to the Big Dance, but a major mishap from their opponent helped them get there.

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Akron Zips guard Sharron Young (3) and coach John Groce watch Kent State take free throws Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
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MAC Brothers to Face Off With NCAA Tournament Bid On The Line

Akron and Miami (OH) are scheduled to meet in the MAC Championship.

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Bryant advances over Maryland Baltimore County.
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Bryant Clinches First America East Title, Second Tournament Bid

The Bulldogs had a dominant run to the America East title.

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Dec 15, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) watches Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks forward Kamryn Thomas (22) dunk the basketball during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
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Omaha Wins Summit League, Clinches First-Ever March Madness Bid

The Mavericks are headed to the NCAA Tournament.

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Dec 28, 2024; Queens, New York, USA; Delaware Fightin Blue Hens forward Gabe Moss (00) drives past St. John's Red Storm guard Deivon Smith (5) and forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the first half at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Delaware On The Verge of Shocking Cinderella Run to March Madness

Everyone loves rooting for the underdog.

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Feb 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; A rack of basketballs with the March Madness logo before that start of the UCLA Bruins - Ohio State Buckeyes game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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OVC Champion Clinches First-Ever March Madness Berth

The Ohio Valley Conference will have a different March Madness representative for the fourth consecutive year.

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Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts after his three point basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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ESPN Predicts Five Big East Teams to Make March Madness

A hot streak has a new challenger rising in the Big East.

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Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad puts up a shot under cover from California Baptist forward Jonathan Griman as the Oregon Ducks host California Baptist Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.
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REPORT: California Baptist to Leave the WAC, Join Big West in 2026

The Lancers are in their seventh season of Division I play.

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The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles compete against the Queens Royals in the ASUN tournament quarterfinal round at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, March 3, 2025. FGCU, the No. 3 seed of the tournament, lost 71-65.
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ASUN Basketball Tournaments Making Major Change in 2026

The new tournaments should be action-packed spectacles.

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St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino yells to his team during the first half of a game against the Butler Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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St. John's Clinches Share of First Big East Title Since 1991-92

The No. 7 Red Storm are surging to an all-time season.

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