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New Mexico basketball teams temporarily relocating to Texas

Nov. 20, 2020 04:32 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's men's and women's basketball teams are temporarily relocating to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions in their home...

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots a three-point basket as Texas A&M guard Quenton Jackson (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Station, Texas. Quickley was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies 2/25/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 10:46 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Desmond Bane, right, drives to the basket as Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, file photo. Bane is a possible pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)

Colo Colo vs Universidad de Chile 1/22/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 02:38 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)

Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Texas' Matt Coleman III (2) drives the ball around Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Coleman is the floor leader who has seen everything. Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey bring playmaking and defense. Those three found a rhythm that propelled a five-game win streak late last season. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2020 02:53 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Kevin Samuel (21) looks to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, file photo. TCU coach Jamie Dixon isn't expecting center Kevin Samuel and guard RJ Nembhard to play more minutes this season. The team's only returning starters just need to be more efficient when on the court. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP, File)

USC Trojans at TCU Horned Frogs 12/6/2019

Nov. 12, 2020 12:44 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) drives against Kansas' Christian Braun (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game n Lubbock, Texas, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Texas Tech is technically still the reigning national runner-up since there was no NCAA Tournament played last season. The Red Raiders were on the floor warming up for their Big 12 tournament opener last March when the season suddenly stopped because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders 3/7/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST

FILE - In this March 15, 1996, file photo, Georgetown head coach John Thompson yells to his players during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball game at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Va. John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died. He was 78 His death was announced in a family statement Monday., Aug. 31, 2020. No details were disclosed. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)

Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach John Thompson

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2017, file photo, Texas State coach Danny Kaspar reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Troy for the Sun Belt tournament title in New Orleans. Texas State ordered an investigation Friday, June 5, 2020, into a former basketball player's allegations of racist remarks by coach Danny Kaspar. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Texas State investigates racial abuse claims against coach

Jun. 05, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Top basketball recruit Greg Brown picks Texas over G League

Apr. 24, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas landed top basketball recruit Greg Brown III on Friday when he decided to attend the college where his father played football...

UIC hires former Texas, Michigan assistant Yaklich as coach

Mar. 26, 2020 01:57 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois-Chicago hired former Texas and Michigan assistant Luke Yaklich as coach on Thursday. The 43-year-old Yaklich grew...

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

Northern Iowa's Isaiah Brown (24), AJ Green (4) and Spencer Haldeman (30) head off the court following an NCAA college basketball game against Drake in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. Drake upset Northern Iowa 77-56. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

An updated look at NCAA Tournament bubble teams

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 02:57 AM EDT

Kansas' Devon Dotson (1) celebrates after an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Big 12 tournament bracket set after 4-way tie for 3rd place

Mar. 07, 2020 11:52 PM EST

Dziagwa's 19 points lead Oklahoma State over Texas 81-59

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 07, 2020 06:34 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thomas Dziagwa and Cameron McGriff each scored 19 points and Oklahoma State ended Texas' late-season surge with an 81-59 win Saturday,...

Kansas' David McCormack (33) shoots the ball over Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

No. 1 Kansas outright Big 12 champ after 66-62 win at Tech

Mar. 07, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Texas' Royce Hamm Jr. (5) celebrates the team's win over Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman via AP)

Coleman's 3 with 0.4 seconds left lifts Texas over Oklahoma

By Ryan Aber Mar. 04, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Davis scores 16 to carry Texas-Arlington over Troy 78-64

Mar. 03, 2020 09:41 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Radshad Davis registered 16 points as Texas-Arlington beat Troy 78-64 on Tuesday night. Sam Griffin had 15 points for...