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FILE - In this March 18, 2015, file photo, a basketball with the NCAA logo goes in on a shot by Northeastern during practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Pittsburgh. Coaches did the best they could to prepare for the big moment, yet still find themselves in a scramble once it actually happened. The NCAA announced last month that the season would begin on Nov. 25 and teams are still trying to fill all the holes in their schedules. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
College coaches still scrambling to fill hoops schedules

By John Marshall Oct. 16, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

Prep hoops star Emoni Bates commits to play for Michigan St

Jun. 29, 2020 04:08 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan high school basketball standout Emoni Bates has committed to play at Michigan State for the class of 2022. ...

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

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Many of college basketball’s top coaches and biggest rivals teamed up with Madison Square Garden for a video posted on social media Wednesday night, May 13, 2020, saluting essential workers leading the fight against the coronavirus. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, Izzo and Villanova’s Jay Wright are some of the big names saying thank you in the 60-second spot, most of them appearing to be in their homes or backyards. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
College basketball coaches salute essential COVID-19 workers

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 13, 2020 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2015, file photo, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, winner of the Lapchick Character Award, gets together with former St. John's basketball coach Lou Carnesecca at the organization's annual luncheon, in New York. Krzyzewski and Carnesecca are among those who teamed up with Madison Square Garden for a video posted on social media Wednesday night, May 13, 2020, saluting essential workers leading the fight against the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
The Latest: College hoops coaches salute essential workers

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 8, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) walks off the court as confetti falls on Louisville players, including Russ Smith (2), Luke Hancock (11), Stephan Van Treese (44) and Zach Price (25), after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Atlanta. Coronavirus stopped March Madness before it could begin, meaning there would be no men's national college basketball tournament and no championship game. The virus also silenced another long-standing tradition, but Max Goren refused to let that tradition die. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton, File)
College student fills void with 'One Shining Moment' video

By Tom Foreman Jr. Apr. 06, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gives instructions against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 80-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State AD defends Izzo after witness report

Apr. 02, 2020 06:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Iowa City, Iowa. Garza was selected the Associated Press Big Ten Player of the Year Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Toppin, Howard, Powell among finalists for Wooden Award

Apr. 01, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

Report: MSU basketball player accused of sexual assault

Mar. 30, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a Michigan State basketball player is asking the Michigan attorney general's office...

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few motions toward the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2020 11:56 AM 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

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, works against Penn State's Lamar Stevens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Streaking Spartans looking for 3rd straight Big Ten title

By Eric Olson Mar. 06, 2020 03:01 AM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) shoots as Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Tillman leads No. 16 Spartans to comeback win

By Travis Johnson Mar. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (23) goes to the basket for a layup against Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Winston leads No. 24 Michigan St past No. 9 Maryland 78-66

By David Ginsburg Feb. 29, 2020 10:30 PM EST

Maryland's Darryl Morsell celebrates his go-ahead 3-point basket against Minnesota late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 74-73. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Terps close in on 1st Big Ten title, with Spartans next

By Dave Campbell Feb. 28, 2020 02:12 AM EST

Michigan State's Malik Hall, right and Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, left, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Behind Winston, No. 24 Michigan State tops No. 18 Iowa 78-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 25, 2020 09:29 PM EST