Higher education
Grant's 23 help Duquesne take down Alabama State 75-57

Nov. 23, 2022 11:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dae Dae Grant’s 23 points helped Duquesne defeat Alabama State 75-57 on Wednesday night. Grant added seven rebounds for the Dukes (5...

Freshman Menifield rallies Washington over Utah Tech 78-67

Nov. 15, 2022 12:54 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — True freshman Keyon Menifield hit four 3-pointers and scored 26 points in his second start and Washington rallied to beat Utah Tech 78-67 on Monday...

Grant leads Duquesne past South Carolina State 96-71

Nov. 14, 2022 11:07 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dae Dae Grant had 14 points in Duquesne’s 96-71 victory against South Carolina State on Monday night. Grant also contributed six...

Wisconsin's Steven Crowl drives past Stanford's Maxime Raynaud during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Milwaukee. The game is being played at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin beats Stanford 60-50 at Brewers' home stadium

Nov. 11, 2022 09:57 PM EST

Grant's 25 help Duquesne beat Montana 91-63

Nov. 08, 2022 10:04 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dae Dae Grant had 25 points in Duquesne’s 91-63 win over Montana on Tuesday night in a season opener. Grant was 8 of 8 shooting,...

Hartford men's basketball coach John Gallagher resigns

Nov. 08, 2022 02:20 PM EST
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Coach John Gallagher has resigned less than two years after leading the Hartford men’s basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament. ...

Oregon center Kel'el Ware (10) blocks a shot by Florida A&M guard Noah Meren (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 21 Oregon wins opener against Florida A&M, 80-45

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 08, 2022 12:28 AM EST

FILE - West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins is recognized for his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame during an NCAA college football game between West Virginia and Towson, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia's roster underwent a makeover after the Mountaineers finished 16-17 a year ago. With the addition of multiple transfers, coach Bob Huggins says he has more players who he thinks can score baskets. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
WVU revamps roster under newly minted Hall of Famer Huggins

By John Raby Oct. 21, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang speaks to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State will start its season on Nov. 7, against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State's Tang out to rebuild Wildcats in mold of Baylor

By Dave Skretta Oct. 21, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Dennis Gates is introduced as the new head basketball coach at Missouri on March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Gates has won over Missouri fans and is quickly winning over recruits, and the next step is to start winning some basketball games. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri coach Gates has won over fans, now out to win games

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 01:33 PM EDT

FILE - Boston College head coach Earl Grant reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Boston College is hoping continuity leads to more success in the second year under coach Earl Grant. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Earl Grant's Year 2 at Boston College a chance to build

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 19, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Kansas offensive lineman Hank Kelly (57) and fans celebrate on the field after they beat Iowa State to go 5-0 after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Reed/Hoffmann)
Kansas announces plans for major football renovations

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - Northern Arizona head coach Shane Burcar directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona has labored the past two seasons under coach Shane Burcar, winning 15 combined games. With a veteran roster coming returning and a new high-tech performance center to lure recruits, the Lumberjacks could be on the cusp of rounding the corner. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona's Burcar building toward a bigger future

By John Marshall Sep. 01, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry poses with his diploma after his graduation ceremony at Davidson College on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Davidson, N.C. Curry was also inducted into the school's Hall of Fame and his number and jersey were retired during the event. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Curry's 3: Joins Davidson HOF, has jersey retired, graduates

Aug. 31, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

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...

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa assistant coach Kirk Speraw watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Iowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire on June 30 after 43 years coaching college basketball, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Iowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire after 43-year career

May. 11, 2022 01:37 PM 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

NCAA president Mark Emmert answers a question during a news conference at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
As college sports evolve, what will be NCAA president's job?

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2022 03:03 PM EDT