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By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams, left, fights for a loose ball with Baylor guard Jared Butler during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas, Ohio State headline 2022 Maui Invitational field

Apr. 01, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) fights for a rebound with San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Boeheim pours in 30, No. 11 seed Orange rout Aztecs 78-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
NCAA games return spotlight to venerable Hinkle Fieldhouse

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

The Florida basketball team is escorted to Hinkle Fieldhouse for the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA sets arena limits for March Madness at 22% capacity

Mar. 18, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nevada in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Aztecs look to break Syracuse's suffocating 2-3 zone defense

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 18, 2021 03:08 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Keylan Boone (20) after slam dunking the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Texas Christian in Stillwater, Okla., in this Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, file photo. Cunningham has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Mitch Alcala, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Utah State guard Brock Miller (22) shoots as San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego St. beats Utah St. 68-57 to win MWC title

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 13, 2021 08:25 PM EST

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) blocks a shot from Nevada forward Warren Washington (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego St tops Nevada 77-70, moves into MW final

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 13, 2021 12:23 AM EST

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Wyoming guard Marcus Williams (1) drives as San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 01:29 AM EST

Nevada guard Kane Milling (11) shoots as Boise State center Lukas Milner (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mountain West - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Colorado State Rams 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

The Wyoming bench watches during the final minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Old Dominion Monarchs 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:14 AM EST

San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) shoots over Wyoming guard Xavier DuSell (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 19 San Diego State holds off Wyoming 69-66 in MW tourney

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 11, 2021 06:26 PM EST

San Diego State's Jordan Schakel (20) and Matt Mitchell (11) celebrate after defeating UNLV during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)
No. 19 San Diego State beats UNLV 71-62 for 2nd MWC title

Mar. 03, 2021 11:31 PM EST