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Woodson bolsters Indiana's roster with Pitt transfer

9 hrs ago
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — New Indiana coach Mike Woodson spent most of last week trying to persuade his players to stick around. On Monday,...

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes hires Justin Gainey as assistant

10 hrs ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has hired veteran Justin Gainey as an assistant coach to fill out his staff. Barnes...

Wake Forest's Childress exits Demon Deacons' coaching staff

Apr. 07, 2021 07:45 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest program great Randolph Childress is leaving the Demon Deacons coaching staff. The school announced...

Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim (35) ad Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj not coming back, to go pro

Apr. 07, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

Mississippi signs grad transfer 7-foot center Nysier Brooks

Apr. 07, 2021 03:35 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Graduate transfer center Nysier Brooks has signed to play with Mississippi. The 7-footer, whose signing was announced...

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches against Houston in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The home of the Masters is a draw for basketball's best, too

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 07, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis makes comments during a news conference at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after being introduced as the Tar Heels' new NCAA men's basketball coach following the retirement of Roy Williams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) shoots on Villanova forward Cole Swider (10) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Conroy)

Villanova forward Cole Swider transferring to Syracuse

Apr. 06, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2021, file photo, North Carolina assistant coach Hubert Davis, left, embraces Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski following the Marquette's win in an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina has reached an agreement with assistant coach Hubert Davis to take over the storied men’s basketball program. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)

Tar Heels turn to assistant Davis as Williams' successor

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Austin Peay names ex-Duke associate James to coach Governors

Apr. 02, 2021 04:28 PM EDT
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Austin Peay has named former Duke associate coach Nate James to his first head coaching job with the Governors. ...

FILE - Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., in this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo. Florida coach Mike White took the first step in a significant rebuilding process Friday, April 2, 2021. White got a commitment from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic. The senior led the Roos with 17.2 points a game this season.(AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)

Florida's rebuild begins with transfers McKissic, Felder

By Mark Long Apr. 02, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

North Carolina Head Basketball Coach Roy Williams speaks with members of the media during a news conference, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins as a college basketball head coach. The Hall of Fame coach led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships in 18 seasons as head coach of the Tar Heels. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Tar Heels turn attention to hiring Williams' successor

By Aaron Beard Apr. 02, 2021 02:12 AM EDT

Blue Devils freshman DJ Steward declaring for NBA draft

Apr. 01, 2021 09:36 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke freshman guard DJ Steward is entering the NBA draft. The school announced Steward's decision Thursday after he...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, North Carolina coach Roy Williams applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils 3/7/2020

Apr. 01, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina head coach Roy Williams talks to the media in the post-game press conference after an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/15/2020

Apr. 01, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, center, celebrates with his team after their 89-72 victory over Michigan State in the championship game at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament in Detroit, in this Tuesday, April 7, 2009, file phto. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams retiring after 33-year run

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2021 10:38 AM EDT

North Carolina says Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after 18 seasons with Tar Heels.

Apr. 01, 2021 10:31 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina says Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after 18 seasons with Tar Heels. ...

NC State's Beverly transferring to Eastern Kentucky

Mar. 30, 2021 08:46 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State guard Braxton Beverly plans to transfer as a graduate to Eastern Kentucky in his home state. ...