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Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg watches from the sideline as the team plays against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Dec. 7, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg, in his third season, is 20-54 overall, 5-38 in the Big Ten and 1-27 in road games. His .270 winning percentage is the lowest through any Nebraska coach's first 74 games. The Huskers have lost 19 straight against ranked opponents under Hoiberg and a program-record 20 overall. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers still waiting for Hoiberg to produce turnaround

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2022 02:35 AM EST

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots near High Point's Emmanuel Izunabor (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Grady scores 23 as Kentucky beats Smith, High Point 92-48

By Steve Mcclain Dec. 31, 2021 02:18 PM EST

FILE -Julie Cromer Peoples, interim athletic director for the University of Arkansas, talks about the decision to fire Arkansas coach Bret Bielema following a Razorbacks NCAA college football game against Missouri, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. From court losses to political pressure to questions about how — and if — athletes should be compensated, the NCAA and college sports have faced all sorts of potential existential threats for more than 100 years. Greg Sankey has been appointed co-chairperson of the NCAA's Division I Transformation Committee, along with Ohio University athletic director Julie Cromer. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Missouri at Arkansas 11/24/2017

Dec. 30, 2021 01:08 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko runs drills during NCAA college football practice, on March 22, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Duke announced Friday night, Dec. 10, 2021, that they hired Elko as its new head football coach. Elko, 44, has spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Texas A&M. Before that, had also worked at Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Bowling Green in the past decade. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Mike Elko as football coach

By Aaron Beard Dec. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
NCAA puts Auburn hoops on 4 years probation, suspends Pearl

By John Zenor Dec. 10, 2021 01:05 PM EST

Louisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director, ending a challenging four-year tenure in which he shepherded the Cardinals’ men’s...

AP source: Miami to hire Clemson's Dan Radakovich as AD

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2021 07:09 PM EST
Miami is hiring Dan Radakovich as its athletic director, luring him away from Clemson after nearly a decade of enormous success there, a person familiar with the...

Eason, Days lead LSU to 66-51 victory over Ohio

Dec. 01, 2021 10:30 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tari Eason scored 20 points and Darius Days added a double-double to power LSU to a 66-51 victory over Ohio on Wednesday night. ...

Richmond Spiders guard Dji Bailey (24) shoots over Georgia State defenders during a NCAA basketball game between Georgia State Panthers and Richmond Spiders on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Georgia State cancels hoops game because of COVID, injuries

Nov. 30, 2021 10:35 AM EST

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Marquette's Kameron Jones loses control of the ball as he falls while being defended by Illinois' Alfonso Plummer (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Seattle University basketball coach Jim Hayford resigns

Nov. 11, 2021 06:33 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle University basketball coach Jim Hayford resigned Thursday, the school's athletic director said. Hayford had been on...

LSU head coach Will Wade coaches against Louisiana-Monroe during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at the LSU PMAC in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
LSU basketball signs highly rated recruit Julian Phillips

Nov. 10, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Louisville pulls away from Southern in 2nd half, wins 72-60

Nov. 09, 2021 11:48 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Noah Locke scored 16 points and Louisville opened its 108th season with its 21sts consecutive home-opening win, beating Southern 72-60...

Lawrence powers Arizona State past Portland 76-60 in opener

Nov. 09, 2021 09:36 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kimani Lawrence scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures — adding 10 rebounds — to spark Arizona State to a 76-60 victory...

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Woodson rekindles Knight memories as new coaches make debuts

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2021 06:15 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. starts a fast break during the NBA Draft Combine at the Wintrust Arena Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Chicago. Terrence Shannon Jr. will miss Texas Tech's season opener Tuesday night, Nov. 9 and be held out of games while the school reviews to ensure there are no eligibility issues after the standout forward went through the NBA draft process over the summer before withdrawing his name to return to school. “Out of an abundance of caution, Texas Tech is withholding Shannon from competition to ensure there are no possible issues resulting from that process and that all NCAA rules were followed,” the school said in a statement. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Shannon being held out by Texas Tech for eligibility review

Nov. 08, 2021 02:14 PM EST

FILE - Hampton guard Davion Warren, right, shoots over Winthrop guard Kyle Zunic in the second half of the Big South tournament championship in an NCAA college basketball game in Rock Hill, S.C., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. There are three super seniors making their Tech debuts: guards Davion Warren from Hampton and Adonis Arms from Winthrop, and forward Bryson Williams from UTEP. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Dream-come-true job for Adams at Texas Tech with new seniors

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Oregon head coach Dana Altman speaks during Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
With N’Faly Dante's return, No. 13 Ducks hope to play bigger

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 21, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2021, file photo, Utah head coach Craig Smith speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Smith, who is entering his first season at Utah after successful stints at Utah State and South Dakota, wants to reintroduce a fast-paced style of basketball to the team's program. Push the pace, take high percentage shots, and play tough defense. Utah returns seven players from last season. Only two returning players – Riley Battin and Branden Carlson – saw significant playing time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

By John Coon Oct. 21, 2021 12:53 PM EDT