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Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, drives the lane as Illinois State's Josiah Strong defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 23 Ohio State routs Illinois State in season opener

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 25, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
First Round - Game 2 (win) at First Round - Game 1 (win) 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

File-This Nov. 23, 2017, file photo shows Harvard forward Seth Towns, left, going to the basket while defended by Saint Mary's forward Kyle Clark during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fullerton, Calif. Although the Ivy League won’t have a basketball season this year, a few of its most notable recent performers will be playing for new schools in different conferences. Former Harvard stars Bryce Aiken and Towns, as well as ex-Yale standout Jordan Bruner, left as graduate transfers during the offseason. Aiken headed to Seton Hall, Towns joined No. 23 Ohio State and Bruner opted to finish his career in Alabama. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Harvard Crimson 11/23/2017

Nov. 16, 2020 02:02 AM EST

FILE - Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu, center, drives to the basket past Northwestern forwards Miller Kopp, left, and Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., in this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo. Dosunmu was Illinois’ leading scorer last season and went over 20 points in eight games.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Iowa is team to beat in Big Ten boasting unprecedented depth

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 01:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 1961, file photo, Cleveland Pipers coach John McLendon, right, greets Dick Barnett, in Cleveland. When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work. Kentucky college basketball coach John Calipari and Harvard coach Tommy Amaker partnered on an internship program named for John McLendon, one of basketball’s first black coaches. (AP Photo/File)
For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 10, 2020 01:41 PM EST

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 file photo, Ohio State guard D.J. Carton dribbles up court against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md. Marquette says the NCAA has granted guard D.J. Carton a waiver that will enable the Ohio State transfer to play for his new team in the upcoming season. Marquette announced the addition of Carton on April 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
NCAA rules D.J. Carton can play for Marquette right away

Jun. 17, 2020 04:41 PM EDT

Marquette adds Gardner-Webb transfer Jose Perez

May. 08, 2020 12:04 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has added Gardner-Webb transfer Jose Perez, who scored at least 15 points a game for his former team each of the last two seasons. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. Arizona State faced what could have been a difficult 2020-21 basketball season with three key players potentially leaving the program. Things have changed quickly now that Bobby Hurley has pulled in what may be the best recruiting class in school history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Addition of Christopher puts Arizona State in good shape

By John Marshall May. 07, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 4, 1988, file photo Kansas' Danny Manning, facing camera at center left, is mobbed by fans and teammates after he led his team to an 83-79 victory over Oklahoma in the championship game of the NCAA men's basketball Final Four in Kansas City, Mo. Manning orchestrated one of the biggest championship game upsets with his 31 points, 18 rebounds and five steals. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

By Aaron Beard Apr. 25, 2020 11:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) plays defense against Ohio State guard D.J. Carton (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Former Ohio State guard Carton is transferring to Marquette. Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski announced the addition of Carton on Thursday, April 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Guard D.J. Carton transferring from Ohio State to Marquette

Apr. 16, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson drives against Iowa forward Ryan Kriener during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. Wesson announced in a Wednesday night, April 1, 2020, tweet that he would forego his final year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft. Analysts have projected him as a second-round pick. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State star Kaleb Wesson leaving to enter NBA draft

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 02, 2020 01:37 PM EDT

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates a 78-76 win over Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Dosunmu was selected to the Associated Press All-Big Ten team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Iowa's Garza, Badgers' Gard take AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 16 Mich St tops No. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2020 08:12 PM EDT

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) dunks the ball as Penn State's Myles Dread (2) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)
Working vacations helped elevate game for Iowa's Luka Garza

Mar. 06, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Illinois' Da'Monte Williams, center, loses control of the ball as Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Luther Muhammad defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 19 Ohio State rallies to beat No. 23 Illinois 71-63

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 05, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, left, goes up to shoot in front of Michigan forward Brandon Johns, center, and guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 23 Buckeyes surge late to beat No. 19 Michigan 77-63

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 01, 2020 08:08 PM EST

Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) leans into Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 23 Ohio State makes fast work of Nebraska in 75-54 win

By Eric Olson Feb. 27, 2020 11:15 PM EST

Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, shoots over Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 23, 2020 06:34 PM EST