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FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Hillcrest Prep's Makur Maker (20) controls the ball against Sunrise Christian Academy during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Highly touted prospect Maker picked Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking such things in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11 center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

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NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

By Dave Skretta Jul. 01, 2020 04:25 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
The Latest: Michigan State says 2 athletes test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

Mike Miller leaves Memphis coaching staff to focus on family

Jun. 03, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family. ...

Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa plans to enter NBA draft

Apr. 24, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa says he will enter the NBA draft. Achiuwa announced his decision in a Twitter post...

Virginia Tech guard Landers Nolley transferring to Memphis

Apr. 20, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has added guard-forward Landers Nolley II as a transfer from Virginia Tech. The Tigers announced Monday that...

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, N.C. State's head coach Mark Gottfried speaks with Dennis Smith Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases. Gottfried is charged individually in N.C. State's infractions case under the provision of head-coach responsibility for violations within his program. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 7, 2008, file photo, Memphis' Derrick Rose (23) covers his face in front of Kansas' Sherron Collins (4) and Mario Chalmers, left, late in the overtime period of the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas won 75-68. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, FIle)
AP Was There: Chalmers, Jayhawks best Memphis for '08 title

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) tries to get a shot past Florida forward Dontay Bassett (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Seldom-used Florida forward Bassett enters transfer portal

Mar. 16, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, left middle, wrestles for a rebound with Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right middle, in front of center Chris Harris Jr., left, and guard Marcus Sasser right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
White, Grimes lead No. 21 Houston to 64-57 win over Memphis

Mar. 08, 2020 02:40 PM EDT

Achiuwa leads Memphis over Wichita State 68-60

Mar. 05, 2020 11:50 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa tallied 14 points and 16 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 68-60 win over Wichita State on Thursday night. ...

Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) heads to the basket as Houston guard Nate Hinton defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis' NCAA case goes to independent investigation arm

By Ralph D Russo Mar. 04, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Achiuwa helps Memphis hold off Tulane 74-67 in overtime

Feb. 29, 2020 10:43 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Freshman Precious Achiuwa totaled 22 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the season and Memphis blew a late...

Jolly scores 13 to lead SMU's sweep of Memphis 58-53

Feb. 25, 2020 11:59 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Tyson Jolly scored 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, leading SMU to a 58-53 win over Memphis on Tuesday night, the Mustangs' ninth...

Houston guard Caleb Mills (2) drives the ball past Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Achiuwa's free throw gives Memphis win over No. 22 Houston

By Clay Bailey Feb. 22, 2020 04:42 PM EST

Achiuwa scores 24 to lift Memphis past East Carolina 77-73

Feb. 19, 2020 09:42 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Boogie Ellis hit the clinching free throw with 8.3 seconds left as Memphis...

Connecticut's Akok Akok (23) reacts while tended to by head trainer James Doran in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Vital, Bouknight lead UConn to 64-61 win over Memphis

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 16, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Cincinnati rallies, beats Memphis 92-86 in overtime

Feb. 13, 2020 10:18 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tre Scott had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Jarron Cumberland scored eight of his 15 in overtime and Cincinnati rallied to beat Memphis 92-86 on...

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien, top, tries to get the ball from Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
BUBBLE WATCH: Purdue makes push for NCAA bid-securing finish

By Aaron Beard Feb. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Late Collins layup carries South Florida over Memphis 75-73

Feb. 08, 2020 06:55 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — David Collins made a layup with 59 seconds remaining to give South Florida the lead en route to a 75-73 win over Memphis on Saturday....