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Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates has committed to Memphis, adding another five-star recruit to coach Penny Hardaway's roster. Bates announced his decision Wednesday, Aug. 25, on Instagram after narrowing his choices to Michigan State, Oregon and the NBA's G League. The Michigan native committed to Tom Izzo and the Spartans last year before changing his mind in April. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Hardaway: NIL rules help him recruit top class at Memphis

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2021 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates has committed to Memphis, adding another five-star recruit to coach Penny Hardaway's roster. Bates announced his decision Wednesday, Aug. 25, on Instagram after narrowing his choices to Michigan State, Oregon and the NBA's G League. The Michigan native committed to Tom Izzo and the Spartans last year before changing his mind in April. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Memphis adds 5-star guard Emoni Bates to loaded roster

Aug. 25, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

This photo provided by Detroit Police Department shows Keith Appling. Appling, a former Michigan State University basketball star has been ordered to remain in jail during his first court appearance on murder and other charges in Detroit. He is accused, Thursday, June 10, 2021, of killing 66-year-old Clyde Edmonds during a dispute over a gun. (Detroit Police Department via AP)
Former Michigan State star to remain in jail in murder case

Jun. 11, 2021 07:28 AM EDT

Former Michigan State basketball star charged with murder

Jun. 07, 2021 05:59 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man in Detroit,...

Tom Izzo promotes Wojcik, hires 3 ex-Michigan State players

Jun. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has promoted Doug Wojcik to assistant coach, replacing Dane Fife. Izzo...

Ex-Michigan State player Appling wanted in fatal shooting

May. 23, 2021 01:24 AM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit police named a former Michigan State University basketball star as the suspect in a deadly shooting late Saturday. ...

Prep basketball star Emoni Bates reopening his recruitment

Apr. 30, 2021 06:44 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Michigan prep basketball star Emoni Bates said Friday he is reopening his recruitment after he said last year he was heading to...

Michigan State F Thomas Kithier enters transfer portal

Apr. 13, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier has entered the transfer portal. Kither made the announcement on Tuesday,...

Eastern Michigan hires Stan Heath as new basketball coach

Apr. 12, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan has hired Stan Heath as its new men's basketball coach. The 56-year-old Heath, an EMU alum,...

Henry to enter NBA draft, skip senior year at Michigan State

Apr. 12, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aaron Henry has decided to skip his senior season at Michigan State to enter the NBA draft. ...

Northeastern guard Tyson Walker transfers to Michigan State

Apr. 07, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has added high-scoring guard Tyson Walker, a transfer from Northeastern. Spartans coach Tom Izzo...

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

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...

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Fife returning to Indiana as part of Woodson's staff

Apr. 05, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Baylor players celebrate after an Elite 8 game against Arkansas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Baylor won 81-72. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Study: Michigan stands out in academics-based NCAA brackets

By Aaron Beard Mar. 31, 2021 04:15 PM EDT

UCLA players and coaches celebrate after an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. UCLA won 51-49. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Injuries, opt-outs and underdogs: UCLA's ride to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)
New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) reaches for a rebound with UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) and BYU forward Caleb Lohner, second from left, and BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 11:56 PM EDT