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Virginia Tech guard Jalen Cone maintains his dribble in front of North Carolina defender Rechon Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Radford shot lifts Hokies in 2nd OT, 79-77, over UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. 20 hrs ago

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) celebrates a there point play with teammate Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Syracuse defeated Virginia 63-55 in overtime. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
ACC leaders Louisville, Duke to clash on Saturday at Cameron

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 17, 2020 03:14 AM EST

Virginia Tech's Tyrece Radford (23) intercepts a pass intended for Maryland-Eastern Shore's Ty Gibson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, Dec. 29 2019. Radford converted the steal for a basket on the play. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Nolley, Catoor help Va. Tech cruise to 92-37 win over UMES

Dec. 29, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Texas Tech's Chris Clarke (44) lays up the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cal State Bakersfield, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 23 Texas Tech beats CS Bakersfield 73-58 before Big 12

Dec. 29, 2019 06:25 PM EST

Texas-Rio Grande Valley's Quinton Johnson II (2) knocks the rebound away from Texas Tech's Kevin McCullar (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Texas Tech holds off Texas-Rio Grande Valley 68-58

Dec. 21, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) shoots the ball as he is fouled by Southern Mississippi's Hunter Dean (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
No. 24 Texas Tech avoids upset, beats Southern Miss 71-65

Dec. 16, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Brey's Irish lose Carmody to injury, Doherty to transfer

By John Fineran Dec. 05, 2019 08:21 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) —...

Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) lays up the ball around Long Island's Ty Flowers (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Freshman Ramsey, No. 12 Texas Tech top LIU-Brooklyn 96-66

Nov. 24, 2019 04:47 PM EST

Georgia's Amanze Ngumezi, left, shoots while defended by Georgia Tech forward James Bnaks III during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia beats Georgia Tech to maintain hold on state rivalry

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2019 09:27 PM EST

Ex-insurance exec gets 6 months in college admissions scam

By Collin Binkley Nov. 13, 2019 05:53 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — A former California insurance executive was sentenced to six months in prison for paying $450,000 to get his son and daughter admitted to the...

Memphis center James Wiseman runs off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Oregon won 82-74. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Memphis, Wiseman have 1 more game, then it’s back to court

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EST

Grant scores 24 to lead Bryant over Cornell 82-81

Nov. 10, 2019 04:19 PM EST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Adam Grant scored 24 points and Benson Lin added 16 as Bryant narrowly beat Cornell 82-81 on Sunday. The Bulldogs...

Texas announces $130 million grant for basketball arena

Nov. 09, 2019 04:13 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas will receive a $130 million grant for its new on-campus basketball arena, which will replace the 42-year-old Frank...

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2014, file photo, Mike Bohn speaks at a news conference after he was named Cincinnati athletic director, in Cincinnati. Southern California has hired veteran collegiate sports administrator Mike Bohn as its new athletic director. USC announced the hiring Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, nearly two months after Lynn Swann abruptly resigned. Bohn has spent the past five years as the athletic director at the University of Cincinnati. He also has been the AD at Colorado, San Diego State and Idaho. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
Southern California hires Mike Bohn as athletic director

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown dunks against Florida State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 63-61. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh slips past Florida State 63-61 in ugly ACC opener

By Will Graves Nov. 06, 2019 10:47 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts following a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Notre Dame in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. North Carolina won 76-65. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Freshman Anthony scores 34 points, No. 9 UNC beats Irish

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 06, 2019 09:00 PM EST

Oregon's Francis Okoro, left, and Anthony Mathis, right, pressure Fresno State's Assane Diouf, center, during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard lifts No. 15 Oregon over Fresno State 71-57

Nov. 05, 2019 11:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Rutgers head coach Kristen Butler, right, argues a call with the home plate umpire during an NCAA softball game against Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Rutgers coach Butler and her husband Marcus Smith, a volunteer assistant, have been accused of fostering a climate of fear, intimidation and abuse on the team. The university president said Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, he wants an independent investigation of allegations. (AP Photo/ Michael Wyke, File)
Rutgers softball coaches accused of intimidation, abuse

By Tom Canavan Oct. 31, 2019 05:56 PM EDT

Connecticut's James Bouknight, right, locks arms with Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley during the national anthem before an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Saint Michael's, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn forward Springs declared academically ineligible

Oct. 30, 2019 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti celebrates after scoring against Gonzaga during the second half of regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hot stuff: Beard, Texas Tech try to build on title game run

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2019 05:31 PM EDT