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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Washington State's Isaac Bonton (10) shoots over Colorado's Eli Parquet (24) and Maddox Daniels (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. The Cougars went 16-16 last year, 6-12 in the Pac-12, and won their first game in the Pac-12 tournament in a decade when they beat Colorado before the rest of the tournament was terminated because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Horned Frogs 3/13/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 04:32 PM EST

FILE - Colorado head coach Tad Boyle argues with referees for a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo taken in Boulder, Colo. Boyle and his team are preparing for the upcoming PAC-12 season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wright back: Senior returns, eager to lead talented Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, California coach Mark Fox talks to his bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Berkeley, Calif. Fox, who had a successful run at Nevada before landing in Berkeley, earned his 300th career win in the Bears' Pac-12 tournament victory against rival Stanford earlier this year. He is 300-194 entering the season. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)

Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears 2/27/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 01:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2020, file photo, Colorado's McKinley Wright IV (25) drives up the court against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. Wright has decided to return for his senior season after testing out the NBA draft process. He was a member of the All-Pac-12 first team and all-defensive team in a season that was shut down just before the NCAA tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Big Ten - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Wisconsin Badgers 3/13/2020

Aug. 05, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The move of the Triple Crown’s first leg to Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic will mark the first time the Derby won’t run on the first Saturday in May since 1945. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

Washington State's Jervae Robinson (1) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 01:55 AM EDT

Washington's Jamal Bey, left, tries to steal the ball from Arizona's Dylan Smith during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

ACC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Florida State Seminoles 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

Washington's Isaiah Stewart (33) fouls Arizona's Josh Green (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Big Sky - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Eastern Washington Eagles 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives against Arizona State,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nnaji was also seleced AP Newcomer of the Year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle shouts to his team in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Utah Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gach's three foul shots send Utah past Colorado in OT

By John Coon Mar. 07, 2020 07:04 PM EST

Colorado forward Tyler Bey (1) shoots against Stanford guard Tyrell Terry, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Wills leads Stanford past No. 21 Colorado, 74-62

By Rick Eymer Mar. 01, 2020 08:12 PM EST

Colorado coach Tad Boyle calls in a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Bradley's career night lifts Cal over No. 21 Colorado 76-62

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 27, 2020 11:24 PM EST

Syracuse's Elijah Hughes (33) scores after getting by Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Hughes scores 25, Syracuse blows out Pittsburgh 72-49

By Will Graves Feb. 26, 2020 09:05 PM EST

UCLA forward Cody Riley, center, blocks a shot by Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, as UCLA guard David Singleton pulls in the loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)sc

UCLA rallies in 2nd half to beat No. 18 Colorado, 70-63

By Michael Kelly Feb. 22, 2020 06:36 PM EST

No. 18 Colorado holds off Southern California 70-66

By Michael Kelly Feb. 20, 2020 11:24 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV had 15 points, including a floater in the lane in the final minutes, to help No. 18 Colorado hold off Southern...

Oregon State's Alfred Hollins (4) shoots over Colorado's Evan Battey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

No. 16 Buffalos beat Oregon State, move into 1st in Pac-12

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 16, 2020 12:14 AM EST

Horne's career night carries Virginia Tech past Pittsburgh

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 15, 2020 08:20 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — During Virginia Tech’s recent skid, its fans and players had been searching for answers to help the Hokies solve some of their recent...