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FILE - Drake's Shanquan Hemphill, top, drives to the basket against Indiana State during an NCAA college basketball game in Terre Haute, Ind., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. Drake is 15-0 for its best start in program history. Hemphill is Drake's leading scorer at 14.7 points per game.(Joseph C. Garza/The Tribune-Star via AP, File)
Drake, the basketball team, carves identity with 15-0 start

By Eric Olson Jan. 29, 2021 05:56 PM EST

UConn head coach Dan Hurley directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 13, 2021 02:39 PM EST

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott runs practice form the middle of the field with a mask on during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. P (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NC State pauses all athletic activities

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State's Cunningham staying despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 22, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Many of college basketball’s top coaches and biggest rivals teamed up with Madison Square Garden for a video posted on social media Wednesday night, May 13, 2020, saluting essential workers leading the fight against the coronavirus. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, Izzo and Villanova’s Jay Wright are some of the big names saying thank you in the 60-second spot, most of them appearing to be in their homes or backyards. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
College basketball coaches salute essential COVID-19 workers

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 13, 2020 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2015, file photo, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, winner of the Lapchick Character Award, gets together with former St. John's basketball coach Lou Carnesecca at the organization's annual luncheon, in New York. Krzyzewski and Carnesecca are among those who teamed up with Madison Square Garden for a video posted on social media Wednesday night, May 13, 2020, saluting essential workers leading the fight against the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
The Latest: College hoops coaches salute essential workers

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

ILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, Georgia guard Teshaun Hightower plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Nashville, USA. Hightower, now Tulane University’s leading scorer, was booked into jail Saturday April 25, 2020, on multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault, Henry County Jail records show. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FILE)
Tulane basketball player charged with murder in Georgia

Apr. 27, 2020 06:20 AM EDT

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...

Illinois' Dosunmu declares for NBA draft

Apr. 16, 2020 08:27 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday. A first...

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) dribbles past Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Louisville's Nwora enters NBA draft after All-America season

Apr. 06, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts to a play as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The outbreak of the coronavirus brought the sports world — the whole world, really — to a screeching halt, and that includes the crucial recruiting period for college coaches that were putting the finishing touches on their 2020 classes while laying the all-important groundwork for next year's classes. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, Fle)
'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

By Dave Skretta Mar. 30, 2020 01:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, April 4, 2016, file photo, Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) reacts to play against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Houston. The NCAA and networks across the sports dial have infused fans with a hoops fix by rebroadcasting epic NCAA Tournament games. Coaches and players involved in those games are adding insight and a dash of humor by live tweeting during the replay. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Fauci, Curry talk on Instagram, as Obama watches

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 file photo, Georgia's Rodney Howard (24) looks to shoot while defended by Mississippi forward KJ Buffen (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga. Former Georgia center Rodney Howard is planning to transfer to in-state rival Georgia Tech. Howard announced his plans on his Twitter account, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Former Georgia center Howard plans transfer to Georgia Tech

Mar. 24, 2020 05:37 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoiberg: I wouldn't have coached if it was risk to others

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2020 10:36 AM EDT

Kentucky AD: 'consequences' for fan yelling racial slur

Mar. 04, 2020 11:16 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart tweeted “there will be consequences” for a Wildcats fan shown in a couple of videos yelling a...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Memphis' James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school

Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Alexander, Gardner leave Georgetown team, plan to transfer

Dec. 13, 2019 11:33 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown basketball players Galen Alexander and Myron Gardner have left the team and plan to transfer as they fight accusations of burglary...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Gov. Gavin Newsom answers a question during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom announced Monday, Sept. 30, he signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses. The law also bans schools from kicking athletes off the team if they get paid. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
The Latest: Former NCAA athlete applauds California law

Sep. 30, 2019 05:45 PM EDT