Mid-American Conference
FILE - Akron head coach John Groce looks up from the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against UCLA, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Akron extended coach John Groce's contract through the 2029-30 season on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Akron extends coach John Groce's contract thru 2030 season

Apr. 27, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nate Oats, right, talks with guard JD Davison (3) during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Notre Dame, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Alabama signs Ohio transfer point guard Mark Sears

Apr. 12, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State associate head coach Dwayne Stephens watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana-Monroe, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. In an announcement made Monday, April 4, 2022, Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant coach Stephens to lead its basketball program. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Dwayne Stephens leaves Michigan St to lead Western Michigan

Apr. 04, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Julius Pegues, first Black player at Pitt, dies at 86

Apr. 02, 2022 06:12 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Julius Pegues, the first Black basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 86. ...

Ball State hires UCLA assistant coach Michael Lewis

Mar. 25, 2022 01:51 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — UCLA assistant coach Michael Lewis will be taking over Ball State’s program once the Bruins complete their NCAA Tournament run. ...

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Greensboro Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Drake Bulldogs 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

Princeton head coach Carla Berube calls a play for her team in the first half of a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
WNIT - First Round - Game 19 (win) at Kent State Golden Flashes 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Spokane Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Spokane Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin calls to his team during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Akron, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
UCLA avoids upset with late surge, holds off Akron 57-53

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2022 12:30 AM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, 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)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

South Dakota State's Baylor Scheierman (3) drives past Providence's Justin Minaya (15) during the first half of a college basketball game during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Providence Friars 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

South Dakota State forward Douglas Wilson (35) shoots a layup during the second half against North Dakota State in NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 16, 2022 04:49 PM EDT

Akron's Enrique Freeman celebrates after a dunk against Kent State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Akron rocks rival Kent State 75-55 for MAC title, NCAA berth

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2022 10:38 PM EST

Akron celebrates a win against Kent State an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 10:18 PM EST

FILE - Kent State guard Malique Jacobs (2) works the ball past West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Dec. 12, 2021. Four Kent State players, including starting guard Malique Jacobs, have been disciplined by the Mid-American Conference for a social media post in advance of Saturday's championship game against rival Akron. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
Four Kent State players disciplined for profane video post

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2022 01:35 PM EST

Akron upsets top-seeded Toledo 70-62 in MAC semifinals

Mar. 11, 2022 07:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 26 points and Ali Ali added 13, leading fourth-seeded Akron to a 70-62 upset of top-seeded Toledo in the semifinals of the...

Arizona State's Alonzo Gaffney (32) holds his head after a play against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Keefe scores at buzzer, Stanford shocks Arizona State 71-70

Mar. 09, 2022 06:08 PM EST

FILE - Kent State guard Sincere Carry (3) protects the ball from West Virginia guard Malik Curry (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Kent State's strong season in the Mid-American Conference has been rewarded with junior guard Sincere Carry being named the league's top player and Rob Senderoff winning coach of the year honors, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
Kent State's Carry named Mid-American Player of Year

Mar. 09, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Jacobs jumper lifts Ball State past Western Michigan, 64-63

Mar. 04, 2022 10:25 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Demarius Jacobs jumper with more than two minutes left proved to be the game-winning shot as Ball State edged Western Michigan, 64-63 on...