Sports transactions

5-star recruit Fisher from Canada signs with Texas Tech

May. 26, 2022 10:12 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Five-star prospect Elijah Fisher from Canada has signed a financial aid agreement with Texas Tech and decided to reclassify to the Class of...

Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach

May. 24, 2022 07:52 PM EDT
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday. Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was...

Tennessee adds 5- star recruit Julian Phillips to roster

May. 16, 2022 05:13 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has signed forward Julian Phillips, the fourth high school All-American and seventh five-star prospect to join the Volunteers under...

Former Hoosiers favorite Jordan Hulls joining Indiana staff

May. 09, 2022 06:07 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Mike Woodson is bringing back fan favorite Jordan Hulls as the Hoosiers' team and recruiting coordinator. Hulls...

Johnuel "Boogie" Fland poses for a portrait on the basketball court at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., Monday, May 2, 2022. Fland is among a growing number of high school athletes who have signed sponsorship deals for their name, image and likeness following a Supreme Court decision last year that allowed similar deals for college athletes. (AP Photo/Robert Bumsted)

Marketing deals trickle down from NCAA to high school sports

By Mark Gillispie May. 09, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

FILE - UConn's Paige Bueckers stretches during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. In 2019, California became the first state to pass a law allowing athletes to earn money on endorsements, autograph signings and other activities, and by July 2021, the NCAA lifted its decades-old ban. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

As leaders lobby, NCAA searches for ways to rein in boosters

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State gathers before an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama in Miami Gardens, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021. In 2019, California became the first state to pass a law allowing athletes to earn money on endorsements, autograph signings and other activities, and by July 2021, the NCAA lifted its decades-old ban. Football players earn the most, followed by women’s and men’s basketball players, according to Opendorse. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtles toward free market

By Jim Vertuno May. 05, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press "I don't think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

AP source: SEC, Pac-12 leaders to push for NIL law in DC

By Ralph D. Russo May. 05, 2022 12:25 AM EDT

BYU forward Lohner transferring to Baylor in his home state

May. 02, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor, a return to his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Baylor coach...

Clemson coach adds Donlon, Dixon to men's basketball staff

Apr. 25, 2022 05:29 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has hired Billy Donlon as associate head coach and Sean Dixon as assistant for men's basketball. Tigers coach Brad...

Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has resigned after 21 seasons, two national championships.

Apr. 20, 2022 09:28 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has resigned after 21 seasons, two national championships. ...

Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ex-Louisville interim coach Pegues hired on Butler's staff

Apr. 15, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)

Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland interim head coach Danny Manning reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in College Park, Md. Louisville head coach Kenny Payne has named former Kansas great and college basketball Hall of Famer Danny Manning as an assistant, a month after the coaching veteran completed an interim stint at Maryland.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Louisville coach Payne adds Danny Manning to Cardinals staff

Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Duke assistant coach Jon Scheyer and head coach Mike Krzyzewski work during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Duke's Scheyer promotes Amile Jefferson to assistant coach

By Aaron Beard Apr. 12, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Louisville names ex-Duke assistant Smith to Cardinals staff

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 11, 2022 03:34 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Kenny Payne has named former Duke staffer Nolan Smith as assistant coach, his first staff hire since becoming Cardinals head...