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North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
North Florida Ospreys at Houston Cougars 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST

Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jayden Epps (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) drives to the basket as Saint Mary's guard Chris Howell (15) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Top-ranked Houston earns No. 1 spot in NET rankings

Dec. 05, 2022 12:04 PM EST

North Carolina forward Pete Nance reacts to the team's 103-101 loss to Alabama in four overtimes in an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2022 12:02 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

Dec. 05, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2. ...

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) attempts to get through the defense of Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) and center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Top-ranked Houston grinds out 53-48 win over Saint Mary's

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 03, 2022 11:58 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, and Houston forward Jarace Walker try to get possession of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Houston Cougars 12/3/2022

Dec. 03, 2022 11:12 PM EST

Williams helps Memphis beat Ole Miss 68-57

Dec. 03, 2022 10:09 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Williams had 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks to help Memphis beat Mississippi 68-57 Saturday night for the...

Houston forward Reggie Chaney, right, drives around Norfolk State guard Cahiem Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser hits 7 3's, No. 1 Houston beats Norfolk State 100-52

Nov. 29, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

By Dave Skretta Nov. 28, 2022 12:01 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup

Nov. 28, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup. ...

Pack helps Miami fend off Central Florida 66-64

Nov. 27, 2022 07:43 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nijel Pack scored 16 points to lead four players in double figures and Miami held off Central Florida 66-64 on Sunday night. Pack...

Memphis uses 15-0 run, defense to turn back Stanford 56-48

Nov. 27, 2022 01:33 PM EST
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Lomax scored seven of his 12 points in a game-changing surge and Memphis used its defense to stymie Stanford 56-48 in the fifth-place...

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Kent State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser, cold-shooting No. 2 Houston outlast Kent State 49-44

Nov. 26, 2022 04:54 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12), right, draws a foul from Kent State forward VonCameron Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Kent State Golden Flashes at Houston Cougars 11/26/2022

Nov. 26, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Thompson scores 18, Oklahoma State routs Tulsa 82-56

Nov. 25, 2022 10:19 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Oklahoma State in an 82-56 rout of Tulsa on Friday night. ...

Memphis rolls Nebraska 73-61 at ESPN Events Invitational

Nov. 25, 2022 08:00 PM EST
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kendric Davis scored 19 points and Memphis rolled to a 73-61 victory over Nebraska on Friday night in the ESPN Events Invitational. ...

Washington State hits 19 3s, beats Detroit Mercy 96-54

Nov. 25, 2022 06:27 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jabe Mullins scored 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting — 6 of 8 from 3-point range — TJ Bamba added 18 points and Washington State hit a program...

DeJulius leads Cincinnati past winless Cards for 7th in Maui

Nov. 23, 2022 09:43 PM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — David DeJulius hit a 3-pointer from just inside midcourt at the halftime buzzer to give Cincinnati the lead and finished with 26 points for...