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FILE - Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, left, talks with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Jan. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Otzelberger has received a contract extension and $500,000 raise after leading the Cyclones to the NCAA Sweet 16 and the third-best turnaround in major college basketball history. "I’m grateful that we are able to reward that success with this extension,” athletic director Jamie Pollard said Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Sweet 16 run earns Cyclones' Otzelberger raise, extension

Jun. 01, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Thursday, March 4, 2021. Steve Prohm has returned to Murray State for a second stint as men’s basketball coach, taking over the program as the Racers prepare to join the Missouri Valley Conference in July. The coach said in a release Friday, March 25, 2022, he was “excited and grateful” for the chance to return to Murray State and noted its continued success after he left. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Murray State brings Prohm back as Racers men's hoops coach

Mar. 25, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Chattanooga head coach Lamont Paris waves the basketball net after his team defeated Furman in an NCAA college basketball championship game for the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 7, 2022, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Lamont Paris takes over Gamecocks after leading Chattanooga

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 24, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Murray State head coach Matt McMahon reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against San Francisco in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New LSU coach McMahon undaunted by specter of sanctions

By Brett Martel Mar. 23, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

Chattanooga head coach Lamont Paris waves the basketball net after his team defeated Furman in an NCAA college basketball championship game for the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 7, 2022, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
AP source: Chattanooga’s Paris to coach South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 22, 2022 12:41 AM EDT

Indiana forward Aleksa Gulbe (10) drives on Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell (00) in the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, March 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
WNIT - Second Round - Game 10 (win) at WNIT - Second Round - Game 9 (win) 3/23/2022

Mar. 21, 2022 09:04 PM EDT

Murray State head coach Matt McMahon directs his team during the first half of a college basketball game against San Francisco in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU hires Murray State's McMahon to take over for Wade

By Brett Martel Mar. 21, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Saint Peter's Hassan Drame (14) dunks during the second half of a college basketball game against Murray State in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's is 3rd 15 seed in Sweet 16, beats Murray State

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 19, 2022 11:10 PM EDT

Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray (32) looks to shoot against Murray State's DaQuan Smith (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Murray State Racers 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

UCLA players, including guard Tyger Campbell (10) celebrate they beat Akron in a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. UCLA won 57-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
East Preview: Defending champ Baylor vs blue-blood Tar Heels

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 18, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

San Francisco forward Patrick Tape, right, tries to steal the ball from Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State edges San Francisco 92-87 in overtime

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2022 01:18 AM EDT

Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) shoots over San Francisco forward Patrick Tape (11) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rays at Red Sox 3/18/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 10:22 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen celebrates after the team's victory over Abilene Christian in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Williams ready to help Murray State deliver in March again

By Steve Megargee Mar. 17, 2022 05:16 AM EDT

FILE -Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. First-year Marquette coach Shaka Smart is back in Texas, going into this NCAA Tournament without any underlying questions or pressure about his future. That is much different than last March, when Smart was still coaching the instate Longhorns. Only about a week after their third consecutive first-round NCAA loss, he left to take a new job in his home state of Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
East Preview: Smart back in Texas without future questions

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, blocks a shot by Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

By Larry Lage Mar. 16, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

Murray State's Tevin Brown calls out to teammates during an NCAA college basketball game against Morehead State for the championship of the Ohio Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Evansville, Ind. (AP Photo/Edward Marlowe)
No. 22 Murray State beats Morehead State to win OVC tourney

Mar. 05, 2022 11:11 PM EST

Loyola of Chicago's Chris Knight, left, and Northern Iowa's Noah Carter (35) watch as a ball heads out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Saturday, March 5, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Morehead State Eagles at Murray State Racers 3/5/2022

Mar. 05, 2022 04:28 PM EST

No. 22 Murray State advances to OVC title game

Mar. 04, 2022 10:31 PM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — KJ Williams had 29 points and 10 rebounds and No. 22 Murray State advanced to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, beating...

Murray State's DJ Burns (55) celebrates a 70-68 victory as Southeast Missouri State head coach Brad Korn, right, stand on the sideline following an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
No. 19 Murray State rallies to preserve perfect OVC season

Feb. 26, 2022 08:06 PM EST

Murray State's KJ Williams (0) heads to the basket as Southeast Missouri State's Nana Akenten (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Murray State Racers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 06:10 PM EST