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Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Coach Steve Pikiell not concerned about Rutgers' 4-game skid

By Tom Canavan Jan. 19, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: No. 21 Oregon men resume basketball after pause

By The Associated Press Jan. 18, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool photo via AP)
St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalry

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 18, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Miami guard Isaiah Wong (2) drives to the basket as Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) defends, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Wong scores 30, leads Miami over No. 16 Louisville 78-72

Jan. 16, 2021 11:29 PM EST

Kansas State forward Anftonio Gordon (11) drives against Texas guard Andrew Jones (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Hepa scores 15 as No. 4 Texas romps over K-State 82-67

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 16, 2021 11:23 PM EST

Justin Thomas hits from the first tee during the final round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)
Paradise not always peaceful during tour's Hawaii swing

By Doug Ferguson Jan. 16, 2021 02:39 AM EST

LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) gets the layup against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Arkansas-Alabama highlights weekend's SEC men's hoops action

By John Zenor Jan. 15, 2021 04:01 AM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte drives to the basket as Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Duarte scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 79-73

By John Coon Jan. 09, 2021 11:53 PM EST

St. John's forward Marcellus Earlington (10) shoots over Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) drives to the basket against Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
No. 7 Creighton routs Seton Hall 89-53, Jefferson scores 19

By Eric Olson Jan. 06, 2021 11:26 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST

UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) shoots over Utah forward Timmy Allen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA's Chris Smith tears left ACL, out for rest of season

By Beth Harris Jan. 02, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Arkansas defender Moses Moody (5) blocks the shot of Missouri forward Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 12 Missouri hands Arkansas first loss of season, 81-68

By Eric W. Bolin Jan. 02, 2021 02:51 PM EST

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 01:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward celebrates after the Browns defeated the Houston Texans 10-7 after an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns are trying to shake free from COVID-19 to face the Steelers. Cleveland's issues with the virus intensified Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 as top cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and the team was forced to close its facility before canceling practice with the biggest game in decades coming fast.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 03:19 PM EST

Oregon forward Eric Williams Jr. (50), California forward Lars Thiemann (21) and Oregon forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Friday, Dec. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 21 Oregon pulls away from California for a 82-69 victory

Jan. 01, 2021 12:20 AM EST

Utah guard Alfonso Plummer (25) shoots over UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA edges Utah 72-70 for 5th straight home victory

By Beth Harris Dec. 31, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) shoots as Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 91-72. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Florida wins 1st game since Keyontae Johnson’s collapse

Dec. 30, 2020 11:39 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 29, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Rutgers coach Steve Pickiell gestures to his players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue

By Matt Sugam Dec. 29, 2020 09:28 PM EST