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FILE — This file combo of images shows, from left, amateur basketball league director Merl Code, former Adidas executive James Gatto, and business manager Christian Dawkins. A federal appeals court in New York, Friday, Jan. 15, 2020, upheld convictions Code, Gatto and Dawkins in a college basketball scandal that spoiled the careers of several coaches. (AP Photo/File)

Appeals court OKs convictions in college basketball scandal

By Larry Neumeister Jan. 15, 2021 11:29 AM 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: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 11:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2007, file photo, former University of Connecticut head men's basketball coach Dee Rowe, left, waves to the crowd after he was presented with a plaque by UConn director of athletics Jeff Hathaway at a ceremony honoring former UConn basketball players and coaches at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Storrs, Conn. Rowe, who served for more than five decades as an ambassador for the school’s athletic department and as a mentor for coaches including Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. He was 91. (AP Photo/Bob Child, File)

Former UConn basketball coach Dee Rowe dies at 91

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 10, 2021 05:41 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger talks with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

No. 2 Baylor is 10-0 after 76-61 win over Oklahoma

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 06, 2021 11:14 PM EST

No. 21 Duke edges Boston College 83-82 without Coach K

Jan. 06, 2021 11:02 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame...

Former Notre Dame assistant charged with voyeurism, assault

Jan. 06, 2021 06:31 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A former Notre Dame men’s basketball assistant coach has been charged with three counts of voyeurism and one count of domestic battery....

Northern Illinois fires coach Montgomery after 1-7 start

Jan. 03, 2021 02:59 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois fired coach Mark Montgomery on Sunday after a 1-7 start. Montgomery had just two winning seasons...

Etienne takes over, Wichita St. upends Ole Miss 83-79

Jan. 02, 2021 09:00 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored a career-high 29 points, making a season-best five 3-pointers, and Wichita State battled past Mississippi 83-79 on...

Notre Dame guard Prentiss Hubb (3) and North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 04:56 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

Former BYU basketball coach Dave Rose stable after stroke

Jan. 02, 2021 01:03 PM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Former BYU basketball coach Dave Rose has been hospitalized after a stroke. The school said the 63-year-old Rose was...

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

Arizona coach Sean Miller reacts to a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 88-74. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban

Dec. 29, 2020 03:21 PM EST

FILE - Florida State players leave the court after the NCAA college basketball games were canceled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., in this Thursday, March 12, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Sports in 2020: Disruptions aplenty, only constant was loss

By Jim Litke Dec. 28, 2020 12:30 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: 'Nova pauses hoops, coach Wright tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 05:18 PM EST

FILE- In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland State plays against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game with no fans in the stands at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This pandemic-altered season has turned into quite the isolation play. With campuses largely empty and arena doors closed to fans in many places, the games have more than ever been reduced to television programming. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Georgia's Crean hires former Pistons coach Michael Curry

Dec. 23, 2020 05:15 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Former Detroit Pistons and Florida Atlantic coach Michael Curry has joined Georgia coach Tom Crean's staff. Crean on...