The GIST: A handful of men’s March Madness spots have already been clinched and Selection Sunday is just days away. Who’s in, who’s on the bubble and who will be served a big slice of humble pi(e) come Sunday? Let us fill you in.

This week from the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers

Mystics: Like we said, fearless leader (and quietly married!) Natasha Cloud re-signed with the Mystics yesterday, and we can’t wait to see her back on the court. But you know her return to the hardwood won’t stop her fight for social justice. Get a girl who can do both.

The GIST: As New York sports fans, we know success hasn’t come as easy as we’d like for the past few years (*cough* Jets *cough* Mets). But halfway through the NBA and NHL seasons, we have two top teams in the Nets and the Islanders. The question is: can they bring home the ’ship?

The GIST: After a thrilling championship Sunday, a handful of teams punched their ticket to the Big Dancehttps://thegist.cmail20.com/t/t-l-mjipn-wtjhjikhl-m/. And with more conference championshipshttps://thegist.cmail20.com/t/t-l-mjipn-wtjhjikhl-c/ on deck for this week, things are just getting started. Groovy.

This week from the Blackhawks and Notre Dame

The GIST: Our NBA All-Stars weren’t the only ones ballin’ this weekend. There was plenty of action from our college hoopers as well.

The GIST: It’s March, which can only mean one thing: the Gonzaga men’s and women’s basketball teams are powering into the postseason. First stop? Today’s WCC Tournament semifinals.

This week from college basketball and the Capitals

This week from the Nets, Islanders, and Rangers

This week from the Sixers, Flyers, and Lions

The GIST: We watched the NBA All-Star Game (ASG) so you could watch the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah instead. You’re welcome.