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FILE - Memphis coach Penny Hardaway signals to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 in Memphis, Tenn. The NCAA’s Independent Accountability Resolution Process put Memphis on three years of probation with a public reprimand on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, but declined to punish Tigers coach Penny Hardaway or hand down an NCAA Tournament ban. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)

NCAA puts Memphis on 3 years' probation, no tourney ban

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 27, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, right, makes a catch against Indiana defensive back Josh Sanguinetti during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Bryant's big first half lifts Cincinnati over Indiana 45-24

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 24, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Emoni Bates says he's transferring to hometown E. Michigan

Jun. 29, 2022 07:21 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates, one of the top recruits in the 2021 men's basketball recruiting class, says he is transferring from Memphis to Eastern Michigan....

FILE - Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun instructs his team in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November.(AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

NCAA Connecticut Iowa State Basketball

Jun. 29, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder prepares to take the snap during the second half of an American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston on Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement, Friday, June 10, 2022, with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

AAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in '23

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 10, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Guard Nahiem Alleyne transfers from Virginia Tech to UConn

Apr. 22, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nahiem Alleyne, who helped Virginia Tech to the ACC tournament title last season, will transfer to UConn, the Huskies announced on Friday. ...

FILE - Temple's Jeremiah Williams plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Temple point guard Jeremiah Williams is transferring to Iowa State, Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Temple point guard joins Cyclones following Hunter departure

Apr. 20, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

Emoni Bates leaving Memphis for transfer portal after 1 year

Apr. 17, 2022 01:18 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Emoni Bates, the five-star recruit who reclassified to 2021, has announced he's entering the transfer portal after one season at Memphis. ...

FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)

Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley motions to players during the first half of the team's college basketball game against New Mexico State in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

UConn men rebuilding team after transfer-portal losses

By Pat Eaton-Robb Apr. 14, 2022 10:04 AM EDT

FILE - UNC-Charlotte coach Lee Rose reacts during an NCAA basketball game against Michigan on March 19, 1977, in Lexington, Ky. Rose, a former men’s college basketball coach who led Purdue and Charlotte to the Final Four, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Charlotte. He was 85. The school did not provide a cause of death. (AP Photo/File)

Former Purdue, Charlotte, USF coach Lee Rose dies at 85

By Steve Reed Apr. 05, 2022 10:31 PM EDT

FILE - Temple coach Fran Dunphy applauds during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston on Jan. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. La Salle announced the hiring of Dunphy as men's basketball coach Tuesday, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

La Salle hires former Penn, Temple coach Fran Dunphy

Apr. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2022 11:19 AM EDT
April 1 1938 — Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in the fifth round in Chicago to retain his world heavyweight title. 1940 — Governor...

Kansas head coach Bill Self and players hold up the winning trophy after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. Kansas arrives having recently taken over the Division I lead in all-time wins. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

A look back at some of the best blue blood Final Fours

By Noah Trister Mar. 30, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

FILE -Georgia State Head Coach Rob Lanier shouts to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. SMU named Rob Lanier as new coach of the Mustangs on Sunday, March 27, 2022 after he took Georgia State to the NCAA Tournament this season. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Lanier named SMU's coach after NCAA tourney with Georgia St

Mar. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT

Reports: Memphis, Hardaway facing serious NCAA violations

Mar. 27, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis and men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway have been accused of serious violations of NCAA rules, including failing to...

Houston guard Taze Moore leaves the court after their loss against Villanova during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

After Elite Eight loss, Sampson vows Houston 'here to stay'

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 26, 2022 10:23 PM EDT

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels cuts the net after after their win against Houston during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 26, 2022 08:27 PM EDT

Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall

Mar. 26, 2022 08:19 PM EDT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Villanova beats Houston 50-44 to reach Final Four, seeks 3rd national title under coach Jay Wright and 4th overall. ...