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FILE - LSU's Theresa Plaisance (55) walks past as then-LSU assistant coach Tasha Butts celebrates the team's win over Kentucky with guard Jeanne Kenney after an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 24, 2013. Long-time college assistant Tasha Butts was hired as head coach of Georgetown's women's basketball team on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Butts replaces James Howard, whose contract was not renewed last month after four consecutive losing seasons at the school. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Tasha Butts hired as Georgetown’s women’s basketball coach

Apr. 11, 2023 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - George Mason's Tony Skinn plays during the Final Four semifinal basketball game against Florida in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 1, 2006. Skinn, who helped lead 11th-seeded George Mason to the Final Four during March Madness as a player in 2006, was hired Thursday, March 30, 2023, to coach men's basketball at the school. (AP Photos/Mark Humphrey, File)
George Mason Final Four star Tony Skinn hired as hoops coach

Mar. 30, 2023 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - George Mason head coach Kim English argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Providence has hired English to be its next basketball coach, quickly moving to fill the opening vacated after Ed Cooley left to take the job at Big East rival Georgetown. Cooley resigned from Providence after 12 seasons. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett, File)
Providence hires Kim English as next men's basketball coach

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 23, 2023 03:21 PM EDT

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New Georgetown NCAA college basketball head coach Ed Cooley speaks during an introductory press conference in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Ed Cooley takes over at Georgetown with lofty aspirations

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 22, 2023 04:14 PM EDT

FILE - Providence head coach Ed Cooley gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Washington. Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under former star player Patrick Ewing. Georgetown announced the move on Monday, March 20, 2023, after Providence issued a news release saying that Cooley had resigned. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 20, 2023 02:27 PM EDT

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) Steals the ball from Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Reeves, Tshiebwe lead Kentucky past Providence in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 17, 2023 09:39 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)
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Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Creighton's Arthur Kaluma, right, and Villanova's Jordan Longino struggle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
With Marquette on top, Big East brings different look to MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 07, 2023 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) scores during double overtime in an NCAA basketball game against Creighton, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Hopkins as selected to The Associated Press All-Big East team in voting released Tuesday, March 7, 2023.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Marquette's Kolek, Smart collect AP's top honors in Big East

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2023 12:47 PM EST

Providence guard Devin Carter (22) drives the ball towards center court as Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris (15) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Davis scores 24 as Seton Hall beats No. 20 Providence 82-58

By Brendan Mcgair Mar. 04, 2023 02:25 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel (4) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Seton Hall Pirates at Providence Friars 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 01:22 PM EST

Providence guard Jared Bynum, left, goes to the basket against Georgetown guard Jay Heath (5) and guard Primo Spears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 20 Providence routs Georgetown 88-68; Croswell scores 25

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 26, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Georgetown center Qudus Wahab (34) tries to drive past Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Georgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars 2/8/2023

Feb. 08, 2023 11:28 PM EST

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) grabs a rebound as Georgetown forward Bradley Ezewiro (22) vies for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Hopkins leads No. 20 Providence past Georgetown, 74-62

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 08, 2023 11:27 PM EST

Marquette's Tyler Kolek looks to pass around Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Marquette beats Villanova 73-64, wins 4th straight

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2023 11:12 PM EST

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards (3) scores as Providence's Janai Crooms attempts to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Juhasz, Muhl lead No. 5 UConn over Providence 64-54

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 01, 2023 09:16 PM EST

Providence's Devin Carter (22) drives the ball past Butler's Ali Ali (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
No. 23 Providence dominates Butler inside for 79-58 win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 25, 2023 11:54 PM EST

DePaul's Da'Sean Nelson (21) moves the ball down court pursed by Providence players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Locke's career-high 29 lifts No. 22 Friars past DePaul 75-64

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 21, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Providence's Bryce Hopkins tries to drive between Marquette's Tyler Kolek, left, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Milwaukee. Marquette won 83-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75

By Rich Rovito Jan. 18, 2023 11:44 PM EST