"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"This month followed the more traditional March Madness path towards the Final Four, which will conclude in next month’s interval, which primarily drove the cable category."
The 11-point comeback by Houston to eliminate Duke later in the day contributed to an average of 16 million viewers, indicative of the most-watched game of this year’s tournament thus far.
“Recognizable names matter. They are what draw interest from casual fans and keep them coming back. It’s something the men’s game has been missing for a long time.”
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”