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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati's Chris Vogt (33) blocks a shot by Xavier's KyKy Tandy (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati. Wisconsin has announced the addition of 7-foot-1 center and Cincinnati transfer Chris Vogt Vogt started 50 games at Cincinnati. He averaged 5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and 19.4 minutes last season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Wisconsin adds former Cincinnati post player Chris Vogt

Jun. 04, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

UConn head coach Jim Penders congratulates Michael Woodworth (8) as he rounds the bases in the eighth inning of an NCAA college baseball game against Tulane in Hartford, Conn., in this April 27, 2018, photo. Penders, the nephew of former college hoops coach Tom Penders, credits Connecticut's basketball programs and their combined 15 national titles, with creating an athletics culture that has helped him recruit top players to Storrs and convince officials to build his team's just opened state-of-the art Elliot Ballpark, which comes complete with an artificial turf field and heated benches. (John Woike/Hartford Courant via AP)
Basketball-centric UConn proving it's also a baseball school

By Pat Eaton-Robb May. 26, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, South Florida forward Michael Durr shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis in Tampa, Fla. Durr has decided to transfer from South Florida to Indiana, coach Mike Woodson announced, Saturday, May 22, 2021. The 7-foot center spent three seasons with the Bulls and started 19 games last season, averaging 8.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Memphis Tigers at South Florida Bulls 1/12/2020

May. 22, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

Hoosiers add size as 7-foot center decides to transfer

May. 22, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Michael Durr has decided to transfer from South Florida to Indiana, coach Mike Woodson announced. The 7-foot...

FILE - Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stony Brook in Hartford, Conn., in this Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, file photo. A new basketball league for elite high school players is building a state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta. Overtime Elite announced Wednesday, May 19, 2021, it's constructing a 103,000-square-foot complex where players will train, study and compete. Last month, the league hired a head coach in Kevin Ollie, who led Connecticut to a national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Stony Brook Seawolves at Connecticut Huskies 11/14/2017

May. 19, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Luke Murray rejoins Dan Hurley as assistant coach at UConn

May. 03, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley has turned to a familiar face to fill an assistant coaching vacancy. Luke Murray, who has been...

UNC-Greensboro head coach Wes Miller encourages his team during the first half of a first-round game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Cincinnati hires UNC Greensboro basketball coach Wes Miller

Apr. 15, 2021 02:12 PM EDT

USF's Alexis Yetna heads to Seton Hall as graduate transfer

Apr. 14, 2021 03:42 PM EDT
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — South Florida forward Alexis Yetna is headed to Seton Hall as a graduate transfer. Pirates coach Kevin Willard...

Cincinnati head coach John Brannen is pulled back toward the team bench by a game official as Cincinnati plays Wichita State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cincinnati fires Brannen following investigation

Apr. 09, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, battle for a loose ball during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
It's on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship

By John Marshall Apr. 03, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and forward Fabian White Jr. (35) watch the end of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Baylor, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 78-59. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston stumbles as defense, rebounding falter in Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) loses the ball between Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Matthew Mayer (24) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati coach John Brannen on leave amid school inquiry

Apr. 03, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati on Saturday put basketball coach John Brannen on paid leave pending an investigation after six Bearcats players...

Baylor and Houston warm up before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson cuts a net down after beating Oregon State 67-61 during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston's Sampson gets emotional talking about his father

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Houston players celebrate their 67-61 win over Oregon State during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas two-step: Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme drives to the basket ahead of Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
An advanced-stats look at this year's Final Four teams

By Noah Trister Apr. 02, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz is seen after NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. Jim Nantz's familiar introduction of “Hello friends” will continue to be heard on CBS for many years to come. Nantz and CBS Sports reached agreement on a new deal Thursday, March 25, 2021. The deal was first reported by the “Sports Business Journal”(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, file)
Houston's run to Final Four special for CBS's Nantz

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts against Oregon State during the second half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baylor, Houston a matchup of programs on the rebound

By Eddie Pells Apr. 01, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:00 PM EDT
April 7 1940 — Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters with a four-stroke triumph over Lloyd Mangrum. Mangrum shoots an opening round 64, a course...