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Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts to losing to San Diego State after a Elite 8 college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Creighton takes blame after late foul leads to tourney exit

By Michael Marot Mar. 26, 2023 08:15 PM EDT

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) gestures after making a 3-point basket against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2023 11:53 PM EST

Creighton senior Sofia Deatherage, 22, of Portland, Oregon, plays the saxophone with the Creighton Pep Band before Creighton plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Creighton Bluejays 12/4/2022

Dec. 04, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan (5) celebrates during the fist half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester slam dunks the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 11/27/2022

Nov. 27, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Texas Southern guard PJ Henry (3) is fouled by Auburn center Dylan Cardwell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas Southern Tigers at Auburn Tigers 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 08:20 PM EST

FILE - San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher reacts after a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU on Nov. 12, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
SDSU enters season with higher expectations than normal

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 21, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg questions a referee's call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg enters his fourth season at Nebraska needing to produce if he plans on getting a fifth. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/27/2022

Oct. 19, 2022 02:02 AM EDT

Rastatter new NCAA coordinator of men's basketball officials

Aug. 31, 2022 02:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime official Chris Rastatter has been chosen to take over as the NCAA's national coordinator of men's basketball officiating, and among his...

FILE - Tennessee coach Tony Vitello disputes a call during the team's NCAA college baseball tournament regional game against Wright State on June 4, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. A University of Tennessee fraternity played off Vitello's suspension for chest-bumping an umpire to raise money Wednesday, April 20, 2022, for an organization serving active military members and veterans. Vitello agreed to chest-bump anyone who wanted one and had $2 to donate to the Wounded Warriors Project. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Chest bumps for charity: Vols coach makes best of suspension

Apr. 20, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pauses between batters while wearing No. 21 on his cap during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Winners of the Roberto Clemente Award, like Wainwright, will wear his No. 21 on back of their caps for the rest of their major league careers. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 08, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

Iowa State guard Emily Ryan (11) defends against Creighton guard Morgan Maly (30) during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Creighton Bluejays at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/27/2022

Mar. 25, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa reacts after a foul call during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Feisty Kriisa brings antics and energy to top-seed Arizona

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 23, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Tulane guard Devon Baker (20) releases a shot over Houston forward Josh Carlton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Pac-12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Pac-12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 04:04 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talks to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
WVU's Huggins ejected in first half of Big 12 tourney game

Mar. 10, 2022 03:59 PM EST

Boston College's DeMarr Langford Jr., right, in grey, celebrates with Jaeden Zackery, center, in grey, celebrates after winning in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Boston College Eagles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 05:12 PM EST

Louisville's Sydney Curry (21) reacts after scoring alongside Georgia Tech's Khalid Moore (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Florida Atlantic Owls 3/9/2022

Mar. 08, 2022 08:00 PM EST

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches San Francisco huddle as referees review a play during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/8/2022

Mar. 07, 2022 10:24 PM EST