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Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale, left, defends as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New York. The Jazz defeated the Nets 118-107. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Auburn guard Samir Doughty celebrates a foul call against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn exceeds expectations as one of last unbeaten teams

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots the ball over Northwestern's Jared Jones during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota pushes sophomore Daniel Oturu as NBA prospect

By Dave Campbell Jan. 08, 2020 06:53 PM EST

FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Kentucky players celebrate at the end of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Kansas, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Kentucky's 2012 college hoops team voted best of decade

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Memphis' guard Lester Quinones (11) defends Tulane guard Christion Thompson (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
As others rise, No. 9 Memphis thrives without Wiseman

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2019 02:36 PM EST

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 Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career.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)
Column: Wiseman shows he's wise young man by dumping college

By Paul Newberry Dec. 20, 2019 08:38 PM EST

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 Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career.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Memphis' James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school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

Lawson leads South Carolina past Cleveland State 90-63

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2019 09:23 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AJ Lawson had a slow start to what many consider his last season in college. He’s glad he finally got to have the impact he wanted in...

Sibande carries Miami (Ohio) over Purdue Fort Wayne 84-80

Nov. 13, 2019 10:04 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Nike Sibande posted 19 points as Miami (Ohio) held off Purdue Fort Wayne 84-80 on Wednesday night. Sibande, who...

Memphis' James Wiseman (32) take his position on the floor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis' Wiseman has temporary restraining order to play

Nov. 08, 2019 06:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Top prospects find options to bypass college in NBA pursuit

By Aaron Beard Nov. 03, 2019 09:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey (23) dunks over West Virginia Mountaineers forward Andrew Gordon (12) an NCAA college basketball game at the Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, S.C. Bassey enters this season as one of the top pro prospects from any college that isn’t in a major conference or in the preseason Top 25. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP, File)
WKU's Bassey heads list of top players from smaller leagues

By Steve Megargee Oct. 29, 2019 03:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2019, file photo, Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) drives to the basket against TCU center Kevin Samuel (21) during the second half of a semifinal college basketball game in the National Invitational Tournament, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Texas' top three scorers and rebounders from last season are gone, but they return an experienced backcourt in point guard Matt Coleman and guards Jase Febres and Ramey. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Texas and Smart fighting to get back to NCAA Tournament

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 25, 2019 11:08 AM EDT

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South Carolina's Frank Martin welcomes back familiar roster

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 24, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

File - In this March 27, 2019, file photo, Oregon's Payton Pritchard shoots during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. Pritchard wants Oregon to dominate from the start this year. Oregon is ranked No. 15 in the AP preseason poll. It is the second straight year the Ducks have been ranked to start the season.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 15 Oregon hopes for consistency this season

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 24, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

Tennessee's Lamonte Turner speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee believes it has staying power as SEC contender

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2019 09:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis in Sunrise, Fla. Florida State is a desirable destination for top basketball players because of the successful foundation built by the 71-year-old Hamilton. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper, File)
Florida State reloads for next run to NCAA Tournament

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 23, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, North Carolina's Cole Anthony passes during an NCAA college basketball practice in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 9 Tar Heels add Anthony at helm an overhauled offense

By Aaron Beard Oct. 23, 2019 06:57 AM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New SEC faces get opportunity after offseason talent drain

By Steve Megargee Oct. 16, 2019 05:00 AM EDT

Georgia Tech basketball players James Banks III answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC waits to see who steps into star spotlight

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2019 06:06 PM EDT