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University of Oklahoma's new men's NCAA college basketball coach Porter Moser speaks during his introductory press conference at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)
Oklahoma coach Moser adds assistants, support staff

Apr. 16, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams, left, shoots in front of Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs in the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oklahoma guards Harmon, Williams enter transfer portal

Apr. 15, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

University of Oklahoma's new men's NCAA college basketball coach Porter Moser speaks during his introductory press conference at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)
Oklahoma's Moser looks forward to tests vs. elite coaches

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 07, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Drew Valentine smiles as he speaks during a press conference where he was introduced as Loyola University's new men's NCAA college basketball head coach, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)
With big act to follow, Valentine takes over at Loyola

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 06, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

Oregon assistant basketball coach Tony Stubblefield, right, with head coach Dana Altman, left, questions a call during an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado on Feb. 18, 2021. DePaul has hired longtime Oregon assistan Stubblefield as head coach, hoping he can restore a struggling program, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)
New DePaul coach Stubblefield: Challenge ahead is exciting

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 06, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

Loyola promotes Drew Valentine to replace Moser as coach

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 05, 2021 09:46 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Loyola Chicago promoted assistant Drew Valentine to head coach on Monday, hoping he can build on the success the Ramblers experienced under...

Loyola Chicago head coach Porter Moser watches from the bench during the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Oregon State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Oklahoma hires Loyola Chicago's Moser as basketball coach

By Cliff Brunt And Andrew Seligman Apr. 02, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson celebrates after a Sweet 16 game against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon State won 65-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State is 18th double-digit seed in NCAA Elite Eight

By Tim Booth Mar. 27, 2021 08:42 PM EDT

Loyola Chicago head coach Porter Moser, left, hugs guard Lucas Williamson after a Sweet 16 game against Oregon State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon State won 65-58. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Loyola Chicago's Moser says he's not ready to discuss future

By Steve Megargee Mar. 27, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Oregon State center Roman Silva (12) drives to the basket ahead of Loyola Chicago center Cameron Krutwig (25) during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Picked last, Oregon State now Elite after beating Loyola

By Dave Skretta Mar. 27, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Fans take a photo at Bankers Life Fieldhouse before a Sweet 16 game between Loyola Chicago and Oregon State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State Beavers at Loyola Chicago Ramblers 3/27/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NCAA's Midwest Region full of upsets but maybe not surprises

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard celebrates as he walks off the court after a second-round game against LSU in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 86-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Michigan's Howard relishing chance to play mentor Hamilton

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Loyola Chicago guard Lucas Williamson (1) celebrates after beating Illinois 71-58 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Loyola's Williamson bridges past, present in '63 team film

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 25, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Tennessee guard Keon Johnson, right, fouls Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) during the second half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Oregon State won 70-56. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lesser-known stars about to make their mark on the Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 25, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NCAA tourney proof of narrowing talent gap in college hoops

By Dave Skretta Mar. 25, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Loyola of Chicago's Cameron Krutwig (25) grabs a rebound above Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Senior savvy: Experience shines through in NCAA Tournament

By Noah Trister Mar. 24, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Oral Roberts players celebrate after beating Ohio State in 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)
Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 23, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Oral Roberts forward Francis Lacis (22) celebrates after a college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
In terms of chaos, this year's Sweet 16 field is historic

By Noah Trister Mar. 23, 2021 03:07 AM 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