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FILE - Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) dunks over Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, in this Thursday, March 11, 2021, file photo. Forward Kyle Young announced Friday, April 23, 2021, that he'll return to play for a fifth season at Ohio State. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ohio State forward Young will return for another season

Apr. 23, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Painter hires Terry Johnson as new Boilermakers assistant

Apr. 22, 2021 01:17 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter filled the second void on his coaching staff Thursday by hiring Terry Johnson from Ohio State. ...

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams, left, fights for a loose ball with Baylor guard Jared Butler during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas, Ohio State headline 2022 Maui Invitational field

Apr. 01, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Hoosiers bring back former star player Woodson as coach

By Michael Marot Mar. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas, left, drives to the basket ahead of Florida guard Noah Locke, right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Abmas, Obanor push upstart Oral Roberts into Sweet 16

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, gets pressure from Oral Roberts' Kevin Obanor during the first half of a First Round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Ohio State's Liddell speaks out about social-media abuse

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 24, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) drives against Oral Roberts' Carlos Jürgens (11) during the second half of a first-round game 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)
Shocked Buckeyes look ahead after early tournament exit

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 23, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Oregon players celebrate following a second-round game against Iowa. in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon won 95-80. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Illinois' Cockburn targeted in racist post after NCAA loss

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)
New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Overlooked Pac-12 teams making noise in NCAA Tournament

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 21, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, left, greets the Loyola Chicago basketball team as the Ramblers walk off the court after a win over Miami in a first-round game at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Dallas. Loyola Chicago is back in the tournament. And Sister Jean will be there, too. The 101-year-old team chaplain's lobbying paid off Tuesday, March 16, when the school reversed course and announced she will go. That means she gets to watch her beloved Ramblers in person for the first time this season when No. 17 Loyola meets Georgia Tech in Indianapolis on Friday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Police contacted after Ohio State's Liddell receives threats

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Purdue's Jaden Ivey (23) covers his face as North Texas's Javion Hamlet runs past during overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. North Texas defeated Purdue 78-69 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten struggles early after earning 9 NCAA Tournament bids

By Steve Megargee Mar. 20, 2021 02:14 AM EDT

Loyola Chicago center Cameron Krutwig (25) celebrates after defeating Georgia Tech 71-60 in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sister Jean gets the vaccine and seat at the NCAA Tournament

By Jim Litke Mar. 20, 2021 01:57 AM EDT

Florida head coach Mike White embraces Tre Mann after they defeated Virginia Tech in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Friday, March 19, 2021. Florida defeated Virginia 75-70. (Brett Wilhelm/Pool Photo via AP)
Oral Roberts hoping to move past upset, focus on Gators

By Charles Odum Mar. 19, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Oral Roberts' Kevin Obanor (0) gets pressure from Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, center, and E.J. Liddell (32) during the first half of a First Round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Oral Roberts shocks Ohio State, first big upset of NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) celebrates as Michigan took the lead at halftime in an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ivy stays sidelined, but transfers representing league well

By Noah Trister Mar. 19, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Shooting the 3: Oral Roberts has put in the long-range work

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood hugs Giorgi Bezhanishvili as they celebrate after Illinois defeated Ohio State in overtime of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. Illinois won in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Patient, relentless Underwood has top-seeded Illini rolling

By Will Graves Mar. 17, 2021 07:47 PM EDT