NBA Draft
FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker (20) controls the ball against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Highly touted prospect Maker picked Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking such things in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11 center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

Jul. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Michigan announces Smith, Brown joining basketball program

Jun. 25, 2020 01:14 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officially announced Wednesday that Mike Smith and Chaundee Brown are joining the basketball program as transfers. ...

Clemson leading scorer Simms returning for final year

Jun. 01, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson leading scorer Aamir Simms is returning for a final season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. ...

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) powers past Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers

By Mark Long May. 30, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Hoya to B12: Ex-Georgetown G McClung signs with Texas Tech

May. 28, 2020 05:32 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung will play at Texas Tech after Davide Moretti's departure from the Red Raiders to play professionally...

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, in Philadelphia. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Ex-Hoya, ex-Knick, current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID

By Howard Fendrich May. 22, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Marquette's Brendan Bailey, left, drives against Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati. Bailey is bypassing his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a pro career. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
F Brendan Bailey leaving Marquette to pursue pro career

May. 22, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

NCAA delays date for NBA draft entrants to return to school

May. 13, 2020 07:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is pushing back its deadline for early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to school, though it will wait to set a...

Georgetown guard Mac McClung transferring to another school

By Howard Fendrich May. 13, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown guard Mac McClung plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal so he can switch schools after taking his name out of consideration for...

Purdue's top defender to enter basketball transfer portal

May. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — First, Nojel Eastern entered his name in the NBA draft. Now the rising senior has put his name into the NCAA's transfer portal. ...

Maryland basketball team adds Alabama transfer Galin Smith

May. 12, 2020 01:20 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The Maryland men's basketball team has signed forward Galin Smith, who appeared in 94 games over the past three seasons at Alabama. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. Arizona State faced what could have been a difficult 2020-21 basketball season with three key players potentially leaving the program. Things have changed quickly now that Bobby Hurley has pulled in what may be the best recruiting class in school history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Addition of Christopher puts Arizona State in good shape

By John Marshall May. 07, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

Ex-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

May. 06, 2020 04:26 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr said Wednesday he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced 7-footer after...

UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) grabs a rebound next to Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA's Jalen Hill withdraws name from NBA draft

May. 02, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

NC State recruit Josh Hall to stay in draft, skip college

May. 01, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State signee Josh Hall is staying in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward announced his decision in a...

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Utah forward Timmy Allen shoots as California guard Matt Bradley (20) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Salt Lake City. Allen is testing the NBA waters. The do-everything guard from Mesa, Ariz., joined teammate Both Gach among the 205 players on the league's most recent early-entry draft list. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah guard Timmy Allen declares for NBA draft

Apr. 29, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. looks to pass the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Tempe, Ariz. Verge has become the third Arizona State player to declare for the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Verge is 3rd Arizona State player to declare for NBA draft

Apr. 29, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev (3), of Serbia, shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev has become the third Bulldog to declare for the NBA draft this year without hiring an agent. Gonzaga's leading scorer and the West Coast Conference player of the year, Petrusev made his announcement Sunday, April 26, 2020, the deadline for players to declare. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Gonzaga's Petrusev will enter NBA draft, but not hire agent

Apr. 27, 2020 12:21 PM EDT

ILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, Georgia guard Teshaun Hightower plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Nashville, USA. Hightower, now Tulane University’s leading scorer, was booked into jail Saturday April 25, 2020, on multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault, Henry County Jail records show. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FILE)
Tulane basketball player charged with murder in Georgia

Apr. 27, 2020 06:20 AM EDT