High school basketball
FILE -Sierra Canyon's Bronny James (0) drives against Christopher Columbus during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. LeBron James' oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall. Bronny James abruptly announced his much-anticipated decision on social media Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
LeBron James' son Bronny commits to play basketball at USC

By Greg Beacham May. 06, 2023 06:46 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May arrives at practice for their Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Houston. San Diego State and Florida Atlantic play on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Florida Atlantic Owls at San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/2023

Mar. 31, 2023 01:38 PM EDT

Houston forward Reggie Chaney leaves the court after their loss against Miami in a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Midwest Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Midwest Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 25, 2023 12:18 AM EDT

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) in the second half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 24, 2023 08:48 PM EDT

UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks with his team in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Arkansas Razorbacks at UConn Huskies 3/23/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:46 PM EDT

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) makes a layup as Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in overtime of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the East Regional of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at East Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:10 PM EDT

Actor Bill Murray, middle, attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
UConn Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:02 PM EDT

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) celebrate defeating Marquette in a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NYC guards lead Michigan State, K-State to Sweet 16 at MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2023 05:09 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Boise State center Lukas Milner (25) scores over Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)
West Regional - First Round - Game 7 (win) at West Regional - First Round - Game 8 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

North Texas guard Aaron Scott, left, and UAB guard Jordan Walker, right, battle for the ball during the first half of a Conference USA men's semifinal basketball game in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/11/2023

Mar. 10, 2023 04:44 PM EST

Michigan State forward Taiyier Parks (14) is defended by Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes, left, and guard Yarden Garzon (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten women's tournament Friday, March 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Holmes scores 27, No. 2 Indiana holds off Michigan St 94-85

By Patrick Donnelly Mar. 03, 2023 03:14 PM EST

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) reacts after a 3-point basket against Youngstown State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio.(AP Photo/David Dermer)
Detroit Mercy Titans at Youngstown State Penguins 3/2/2023

Mar. 02, 2023 09:20 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery react to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jimmy V Classic more than game for Iowa's Patrick McCaffery

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Fordham to honor basketball scout Konchalski, AP's O'Connell

Nov. 17, 2022 12:53 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham will honor the memories of alumnus and longtime high school basketball scout Tom Konchalski and The Associated Press' Hall of Fame basketball...

FILE - Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates after a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament on April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas will start off its season on Nov. 7, against Omaha. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Big 12 on upswing thanks to growing power of Texas schools

By Dave Skretta Oct. 21, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Bates reinstated at Eastern Michigan after charges dropped

Oct. 13, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Memphis forward Emoni Bates (1) takes a shot past Mississippi forward Robert Allen (21) and guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the first half of an an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan. The school announced Tuesday, Aug., 23, 2022, that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
College hoops player Emoni Bates charged with 2 felonies

Sep. 19, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

In this photo provided by Dylan Goodman, former President Barack Obama, center, walks with Valerie Jarrett, left, and Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker on their way into "The Breakfast Club" in Cambridge, Mass., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Obama returned to Cambridge on Friday to attend the club, a group formed by Amaker with law professors Charles Ogletree and Ron Sullivan to create a community of Black leaders and connect it with his team. (Dylan Goodman via AP)
Obama tells Harvard team basketball was about more than him

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 09, 2022 06:43 PM EDT