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FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo, Louisville head coach Chris Mack reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. Louisville has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, Monday, May 4, 2020, that accuses the men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations that accuse former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino of failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance. "While I understand the allegations brought today, I am confident that the University will do what is right, which includes fighting back on those charges that we simply do not agree with, and for which the facts do not substantiate," Mack said in a statement. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations

By Gary B. Graves May. 04, 2020 01:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 5, 1993, file photo, Michigan's Chris Webber (4) stands by as North Carolina's Eric Montross celebrates during North Carolina's technical foul shots in the final seconds of the NCAA Final Four championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans. Webber called a time out Michigan did not have, and Michigan was charged with a technical foul and lost possession of the ball. Donald Williams made all four free throws and North Carolina won the national title 77-71. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
Webber's TO vs Tar Heels among iconic March Madness moments

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino appears during a news conference in New York. Hall of Famer Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Pitino coached at Louisville from 2001-17 before being fired in a pay-for-play scandal and had been coaching in Greece. He replaces Tim Cluess, who resigned Friday after 10 years and six NCAA Tournament appearances due to health concerns. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach

Mar. 14, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Iona coach Cluess steps down after 6 NCAA Tournament berths

Mar. 13, 2020 02:39 PM EDT
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Cluess, who led Iona to six NCAA Tournament appearances, resigned Friday to focus on making a full recovery from a recent health...

Estrada's basket carries Saint Peter's past Iona

Mar. 12, 2020 01:00 AM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Estrada's jump shot with 0.9 seconds left served as the game winner as Saint Peter's beat feisty Iona 56-54 in the...

Iona advances in MAAC after eliminating Canisius

Mar. 10, 2020 10:43 PM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — E.J. Crawford scored 25 points, tying his season high, and seventh-seeded Iona beat Canisius 70-60 in the first round of the Metro...

Ndefo, Lee's 3-pointer help Saint Peter's beat Iona 68-65

Mar. 06, 2020 11:27 PM EST
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — KC Ndefo had 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, a career-high five steals and three blocks, Matthew Lee hit a 3-pointer with 3.6 seconds...

Williams scores 18 points, Quinnipiac holds off Iona 69-68

Mar. 04, 2020 10:01 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tyrese Williams scored 18 points, Rich Kelly added 17 and Quinnipiac held off Iona 69-68 on Wednesday night for its third straight...

Hammond forces OT, Niagara pulls away from Iona late, 100-91

Feb. 29, 2020 04:30 PM EST
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Marcus Hammond took a half-court pass, dribbled once and drilled a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to pull Niagara...

Washington's triple-double leads Iona over Canisius 86-65

Feb. 27, 2020 09:59 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Washington registered a triple-double with 14 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Iona to an 86-65 win over Canisius on...

Ross lifts Iona past Rider on late shot

Feb. 21, 2020 09:29 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Ross hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to lift Iona to a 70-69 win over Rider on Friday night. Stevie Jordan turned the...

Burns sinks winning point as Siena edges past Iona 65-64

Feb. 19, 2020 09:56 PM EST
ALBANY N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Burns hit the winning free throw with 2.3 seconds remaining and Siena defeated four-time defending conference champion Iona 65-64 on...

Washington keys Iona's 2nd half eruption in win over Marist

Feb. 16, 2020 03:30 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Washington scored 21 points and E.J. Crawford added 20 and Iona rallied in the second half for a 78-70 win over Marist on...

Crawford scores 21 to carry Iona past Manhattan 80-57

Feb. 14, 2020 09:38 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — E.J. Crawford had 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists as Iona routed Manhattan 80-57 on Friday night. ...

Iona gives Fairfield a 24-point drubbing behind Ross

Feb. 09, 2020 04:52 PM EST
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Isaiah Ross had a season-high 23 points as Iona easily defeated Fairfield 78-54 on Sunday. E.J. Crawford added 22 points for the Gaels....

Crawford, Ross lead Iona over Quinnipiac 73-52

Feb. 07, 2020 10:32 PM EST
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — E.J. Crawford had 18 points as Iona rolled past Quinnipiac 73-52 on Friday night. Isaiah Ross added 16 points for the...

Hinckson carries Manhattan over Iona 72-49

Feb. 02, 2020 03:47 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Hinckson had 12 points, six rebounds and six assists as Manhattan defeated Iona 72-49 on Sunday. Nehemiah Mack...

King leads Siena over Iona 87-64

Jan. 31, 2020 09:15 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan King had 13 points to lead seven Siena players in double figures as the Saints snapped their nine-game road losing streak,...

Hammond, Salnave send Monmouth past Iona

Jan. 26, 2020 04:05 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Deion Hammond scored 25 points and Ray Salnave scored 15 with six rebounds and five assists and Monmouth beat Iona 94-88 on Sunday. ...

Agee scores 24 points, Iona holds off Canisius 69-66

Jan. 24, 2020 09:33 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tajuan Agee scored a season-high 24 points, E.J. Crawford added 18 and Iona held off Canisius 69-66 on Friday night. ...