Athlete health
FILE - In this March 13, 2021, file photo, LSU head coach Will Wade yells to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Wade dove aggressively into the college basketball transfer market to address the loss of four starters from last season including top scorer Cam Thomas. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
LSU adjusting to roster overhaul, key injury in 2021-22

By Brett Martel 14 hrs ago

Oregon head coach Dana Altman speaks during Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
With N’Faly Dante's return, No. 13 Ducks hope to play bigger

By Anne M. Peterson 19 hrs ago

FILE - Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) shoots against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. The Razorbacks won nine of its last 10 games before the NCAA Tournament last season and advanced to the Elite Eight. The Razorbacks enter this season ranked 16th. J.D. Notae returns to lead the way. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Arkansas gains first preseason hoops ranking since 2007-08

By Chip Souza 21 hrs ago

FILE - UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) shoots over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Led by Juzang, the second-ranked UCLA Bruins return nearly everyone from last season's surprising Final Four run. They open the season at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Led by Juzang, No. 2 UCLA carries title hopes into season

By Beth Harris 22 hrs ago

FILE - Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, file photo. Ben Howland believes Mississippi State could be one of his best squads since arriving in Starkville. Molinar’s offense was key to the Bulldogs’ NIT run, and he’s a preseason All-SEC first team selection. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Mississippi State eyes NCAA berth behind Molinar, transfers

By Gary B. Graves 23 hrs ago

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - Missouri's Kobe Brown, right, drives against Georgia's P.J. Horne, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn., in this Thursday, March 11, 2021, file photo. Senior forward P.J. Horne, Georgia's only returning starter, will miss the 2021-22 season after suffering a knee injury in practice. Georgia coach Tom Crean said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, on his Twitter account Horne had season-ending surgery on his right knee last weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Georgia loses only returning starter Horne to knee injury

Oct. 20, 2021 10:27 AM EDT

Louisville forward Matt Cross, left, drives past the defense of forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during an NCAA college basketball intrasquad game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville prepares to open season without coach Chris Mack

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim answers a question during NCAA college basketball Atlantic Coast Conference media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
ACC contemplates future home of conference headquarters

By Steve Reed Oct. 12, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong passes before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Nevada at Kansas State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - Connecticut forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) and Seton Hall guard Jasmine Smith (21) work for the rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., in this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, file photo. A former women’s basketball player at Seton Hall University has been added to a lawsuit filed against the school by former men’s player Myles Powell over what they claim were misdiagnosed knee injuries. In an amended complaint to Powell's lawsuit filed Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, Jasmine Smith alleges team staff told her she’d suffered a bone bruise during practice in the fall of 2020. She alleged she was cleared to play and played the rest of the season despite suffering knee pain and swelling. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)
Seton Hall Pirates at Connecticut Huskies 2/10/2021

Aug. 19, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - Connecticut forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) and Seton Hall guard Jasmine Smith (21) work for the rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., in this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, file photo. A former women’s basketball player at Seton Hall University has been added to a lawsuit filed against the school by former men’s player Myles Powell over what they claim were misdiagnosed knee injuries. In an amended complaint to Powell's lawsuit filed Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, Jasmine Smith alleges team staff told her she’d suffered a bone bruise during practice in the fall of 2020. She alleged she was cleared to play and played the rest of the season despite suffering knee pain and swelling. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)
Former women's hoops player added to suit against Seton Hall

By David Porter Aug. 19, 2021 01:48 PM EDT

Seton Hall files to dismiss player's suit over knee injury

Aug. 12, 2021 02:53 PM EDT
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall University has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former star basketball player Myles Powell over a knee injury...

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2013, file photo, Texas quarterback Case McCoy runs from Iowa State's Nick Kron during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. Kron was arrested in connection with an assault of a University of Iowa basketball star in May. Kron, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., faces an assault causing bodily injury charge for allegedly attacking Jordan Bohannon, a Hawkeye guard, outside a downtown Iowa City, Iowa, bar. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Former football player charged in Iowa hoops star's assault

By Grant Schulte Aug. 03, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Seton Hall's Myles Powell (13) shoots against Marquette defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Milwaukee. Powell has sued Seton Hall, coach Kevin Willard and a staff member for failing to diagnose a knee injury during his senior season, causing him to suffer severe physical and financial damage. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
Guard Myles Powell sues Seton Hall, staff for bad diagnosis

Jul. 15, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

UCLA's Johnny Juzang and Cody Riley withdraw from NBA draft

Jul. 07, 2021 10:09 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang and Cody Riley have withdrawn their names from the NBA draft and will return to UCLA this fall. Juzang, a...

UCLA's Chris Smith won't return to basketball team

By Beth Harris Jul. 05, 2021 10:39 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Smith, who injured his knee in January and was out the rest of his senior season, won’t be returning to UCLA’s basketball team. ...

North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent talks with others in the dugout during a COVID-19 protocol delay before playing against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NC State players confused, angry over their removal from CWS

By Eric Olson Jun. 26, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

North Carolina State head Coach Elliott Avent exits the locker room during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NCAA declares NC State out of CWS because of COVID-19 issues

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 02:15 PM EDT