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FILE - This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma during an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Conn. UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles. No. 3 Connecticut returns this season to the league it helped build with a young, but talented team after playing seven years in the American Athletic Conference without a conference loss.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 24, 2020 05:56 PM EST

File-This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley II (2) and Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) during an NCAA college basketball game, in South Bend, Ind. Nolley, a 6-7 sophomore, received an NCAA waiver enabling him to play for Memphis this year. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a freshman for Virginia Tech last season. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Transfers provide at least some Ivy presence this season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2020 02:20 AM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Young thinks his second season at Virginia Tech will be better than his first. The Hokies underwent a lot of changes after last season, and Young's assessment is that his team is deeper and more balanced. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Coach Mike Young: Virginia Tech deeper, more balanced

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2020 02:17 PM EST

FILE - Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway questions a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Houston. As the NCAA gets set announce its plans for the 2020-21 college basketball season, there are clear precedents and blueprints in place should it decide to go the bubble route. “Maybe do it for maybe a week or two at a time, playing a certain amount of games and getting retested after you come back or something like that,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said. "It’s possible, it’s not going to be easy.”(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

By John Marshall Sep. 07, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, Memphis' Tyler Harris (1) goes up for a basket as South Carolina State Ian Kinard (24) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The NCAA has granted immediately eligibility to Iowa State guard Harris, who transferred from Memphis after last season. Iowa State announced Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, that Harris would be allowed to play this season. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
NCAA: Tyler Harris can play hoops in 2020-21 for Iowa State

Aug. 31, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Ricardo Zapata, left, a photographer for the Los Angeles Angels, has his temperature taken by Sarah Morris before entering Angels Stadium for baseball practice on Monday, July 6, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. New protocols like temperature checks, social distancing, and limiting amount of people allowed in sports venues have been put in place due to the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: California CCAA moving all sports to the spring

By The Associated Press Jul. 09, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

Alabama agrees to play 3 games with Tigers, 2 in Memphis

Jul. 07, 2020 12:13 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Penny Hardaway and Memphis will play Alabama three times over the next three seasons with two of those games in Memphis. ...

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

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

By Dave Skretta Jul. 01, 2020 04:25 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
The Latest: Michigan State says 2 athletes test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

Mike Miller leaves Memphis coaching staff to focus on family

Jun. 03, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family. ...

Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa plans to enter NBA draft

Apr. 24, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa says he will enter the NBA draft. Achiuwa announced his decision in a Twitter post...

Virginia Tech guard Landers Nolley transferring to Memphis

Apr. 20, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has added guard-forward Landers Nolley II as a transfer from Virginia Tech. The Tigers announced Monday that...

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, N.C. State's head coach Mark Gottfried speaks with Dennis Smith Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases. Gottfried is charged individually in N.C. State's infractions case under the provision of head-coach responsibility for violations within his program. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 7, 2008, file photo, Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) covers his face in front of Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) and Mario Chalmers, left, late in the overtime period of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas won 75-68. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, FIle)
AP Was There: Chalmers, Jayhawks best Memphis for '08 title

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) tries to get a shot past Florida forward Dontay Bassett (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Seldom-used Florida forward Bassett enters transfer portal

Mar. 16, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, left middle, wrestles for a rebound with Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right middle, in front of center Chris Harris Jr., left, and guard Marcus Sasser right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
White, Grimes lead No. 21 Houston to 64-57 win over Memphis

Mar. 08, 2020 02:40 PM EDT

Achiuwa leads Memphis over Wichita State 68-60

Mar. 05, 2020 11:50 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa tallied 14 points and 16 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 68-60 win over Wichita State on Thursday night. ...

Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) heads to the basket as Houston guard Nate Hinton defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis' NCAA case goes to independent investigation arm

By Ralph D Russo Mar. 04, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Achiuwa helps Memphis hold off Tulane 74-67 in overtime

Feb. 29, 2020 10:43 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Freshman Precious Achiuwa totaled 22 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the season and Memphis blew a late...