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Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard 6 hrs ago

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Baylor guard James Akinjo (11), the tournament's MVP, celebrates with teammates after defeating Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 6 Baylor beats Michigan State 75-58 for Atlantis title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 01:07 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) hangs from the rim after dunking against Virginia Commonwealth during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 6 Baylor tops VCU 69-61, reaches Battle 4 Atlantis final

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 07:24 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) is defended by Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal (55) during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 6 Baylor beats Arizona State 75-63 at Battle 4 Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2021 10:14 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, the South Carolina women's team poses with the trophy defeating UConn 73-57 to win the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Standing at front left is head coach Dawn Staley. (Donald Knowles/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Offshore tourneys return in college basketball amid COVID-19

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Stanford forward Jaiden Delaire, center Baylor guard Dale Bonner, right, reach for the ball while driving against Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 9 Baylor runs away from Stanford in 2nd half, wins 86-48

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 20, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Scheierman leads S. Dakota St. past Montana St. 91-74

Nov. 18, 2021 12:53 AM EST
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds, distributed three assists and had three steals and South...

Central Arkansas's Collin Cooper (14) goes up for a shot as Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and James Akinjo (11) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 9 Baylor makes 21 steals in 92-47 win over Central Ark

Nov. 17, 2021 10:52 PM EST

Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter (23) drives to the basket for a shot as Baylor's Kendall Brown (2), James Akinjo (11) and Matthew Mayer (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Central Arkansas Bears at Baylor Bears 11/17/2021

Nov. 17, 2021 08:56 PM EST

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) scores between Nicholls State guard Caleb Huffman (4) and forward Mekhi Collins (13) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Cryer scores 20 for No. 9 Baylor in 89-60 win over Nicholls

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 15, 2021 02:32 PM EST

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) dunks the ball past Incarnate Word forward Godsgift Ezedinma (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Incarnate Word Cardinals at Baylor Bears 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 10:46 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) drives the ball against Incarnate Word guard Brandon Swaby (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 8 Baylor celebrates title, beats Incarnate Word 87-60

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 12, 2021 10:37 PM EST

Stephen F. Austin tops Mary Hardin-Baylor 76-63

Nov. 11, 2021 11:21 PM EST
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — David Kachelries registered 13 points as Stephen F. Austin got past Mary Hardin-Baylor 76-63 on Thursday night. ...

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tipoff: In era of rampant transfers, Texas stands out

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2021 03:16 AM EDT

No. 8 Baylor loses Langston Love to season-ending ACL injury

Oct. 25, 2021 09:08 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor freshman guard Langston Love tore his ACL in a preseason scrimmage and will miss the entire season for the No. 8 Bears, who are the...

FILE - Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. Baylor coach Scott Drew has talked to his team about the unique opportunity as the defending national champion, even with a roster that has changed drastically since the Bears cut down the nets last April. Graduate transfer guard James Akinjo was Arizona's leading scorer last season, and freshman guard Kendall Brown, a five-star recruit, could make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Very different No. 8 Baylor sees chance to repeat as champs

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Baylor coach Scott Drew, right, and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talk during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 Notebook: Transition for national champion Baylor

By David Smale Oct. 20, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

TCU's Mike Miles, right and Francisco Farabello speak to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Expansion talk looms over Big 12 hoops as season draws near

By David Smale Oct. 20, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, March 28, 2021, file photo. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Gonzaga lost AP All-Americans Corey Kispert and Jalen Suggs to the NBA, but second-team selection Drew Timme (19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds) and starting guard Andrew Nembhard return. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25; UCLA, Kansas next

By Aaron Beard Oct. 18, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 16 1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 —...