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UT Martin hires Ryan Ridder as new men's basketball coach

Mar. 30, 2021 05:54 PM EDT
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — UT Martin has hired Ryan Ridder as the Skyhawks' new men's basketball coach. Athletic director Kurt McGuffin...

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Mississippi acting head coach Tony Madlock reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. South Carolina State has hired Madlock as men's basketball head coach. Bulldogs athletic director Stacy L. Danley announced the move Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
SEC - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/2/2018

Mar. 25, 2021 09:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Mississippi acting head coach Tony Madlock reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. South Carolina State has hired Madlock as men's basketball head coach. Bulldogs athletic director Stacy L. Danley announced the move Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
South Carolina St hires Memphis assistant Madlock as coach

Mar. 25, 2021 09:08 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) protects the ball from Norfolk State guard Mustafa Lawrence (3) during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kispert, Gonzaga roll past Norfolk State 98-55 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2021 11:33 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Michigan's Isaiah Livers wears a T-shirt that reads "#NotNCAAProperty" as he walks off the court with teammates after the first half of a first-round game against Texas Southern in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Howard, Michigan roll past Texas Southern in NCAA tourney

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills looks on during the second half of a first-round game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Pulling NCAA upset can change trajectory of coach's career

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Midwest Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at Midwest Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert holds up the net after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Top-seeded Zags' bid for perfect season shifts to Indiana

By John Wawrow Mar. 19, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns watches the action on the court during the first half of a First Four game against Norfolk State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Norfolk State survives Appalachian State 54-53 in First Four

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Appalachian State guard Justin Forrest (1) lies on the floor after his team's loss to Norfolk State in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
WBI - Quarterfinals - Game 1 (loss) at WBI - Quarterfinals - Game 2 (loss) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 11:18 PM EDT

Drake's Darnell Brodie, center, shoots next to teammate Tremell Murphy (2) and Wichita State's Ricky Council IV (4), Dexter Dennis (0) and Morris Udeze (24) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake Bulldogs at USC Trojans 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:26 PM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Texas Southern Tigers at Michigan Wolverines 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Norfolk State's Devante Carter (14) drives in for a lay-up as he's defended by Morgan State's Troy Baxter (1) and Malik Miller (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament at the Scope Arena on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Norfolk St. beats Morgan St., back in NCAAs after nine years

Mar. 13, 2021 08:53 PM EST

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center right, reacts after Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) scored the winning basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
The Latest: Syracuse players all test negative after ACC

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2021 02:51 AM EST

Ware scores 29 to lift Morgan St. over Coppin St. 82-61

Mar. 13, 2021 02:00 AM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — De’Torrion Ware had 29 points and 15 rebounds as Morgan State easily beat Coppin State 82-61 in the Mid-Eastern Conference Tourney...

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) shoots over Michigan guards Mike Smith (12) and Chaundee Brown (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Howard tossed, No. 4 Michigan tops Terps, Big Ten semis next

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Bryant Jr. leads Norfolk St. past NC Central 87-58 in MEAC

Mar. 12, 2021 05:41 AM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Joe Bryant Jr. scored a career-high 30 points as Norfolk State rolled past North Carolina Central 87-58 in the Mid-Eastern Conference...