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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan

By Noah Trister Mar. 02, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 94-63. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Job in jeopardy, Gophers' Pitino 'not waving the white flag'

By Dave Campbell Mar. 02, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Utah guard Ian Martinez (2) pulls down a rebound as Southern California guard Noah Baumann (30) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah pulls away to beat No. 19 USC 71-61

By John Coon Feb. 27, 2021 10:14 PM EST

Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson, right, reacts after getting hit on the head by the elbow of Minnesota's Brandon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/27/2021

Feb. 27, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Auburn forward JT Thor (10) puts up a shot as Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) and Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) try and block during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Flanigan scores 23, leads Auburn past No. 25 Tennessee 77-72

By John Zenor Feb. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) is checked by head coach Fran McCaffery during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan , Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury

Feb. 27, 2021 01:39 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST

FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis prepares to talk to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

After mental health break, a turnaround at Detroit Mercy

By Noah Trister Feb. 24, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Yesufu scores 36 & 32 points in Drake sweep of Evansville

Feb. 22, 2021 10:25 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Joseph Yesufu had a career-high 36 points as Drake topped Evansville 74-63 on Monday night. Yesufu hit five 3...

Maryland forward Galin Smith (30) and Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Balanced Maryland tops Rutgers 68-59, 4th win in 8 days

Feb. 21, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) drives around Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota loses Kalscheur for 3-4 weeks with broken finger

Feb. 19, 2021 03:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017, file photo, Mitch Barnhart, athletic director at Kentucky, takes part in a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn. There is no need to worry about geography in this year's NCAA Tournament. Get ready for plenty of talk about the so-called “S curve” instead. And do not worry — it's not that complicated. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NCAA OKs limited fan attendance at men's, women's tourneys

Feb. 19, 2021 12:08 PM EST

Wichita State's Alterique Gilbert, left, and Tyson Etienne celebrate after Gilbert hit a 3-pointer during the second half against Houston in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Wichita State holds on to surprise No. 6 Houston 68-63

By Jeffrey Parson Feb. 18, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman reacts on the sideline against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

No. 24 Arkansas tops Florida 75-64 for 7th straight SEC win

Feb. 16, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) celebrates a basket against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona St. survives frantic finish in win over Oregon St.

Feb. 14, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey cheers on his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Surging Irish takes down feisty but depleted Miami 71-61

Feb. 14, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza drives to the basket ahead of Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Wieskamp leads No. 15 Iowa to 79-66 win over No. 25 Rutgers

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 10, 2021 09:53 PM EST

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. shoots against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2021 12:49 PM EST

No. 15 Creighton hangs on to beat Marquette 71-68

Feb. 06, 2021 08:47 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Creighton’s lead kept shrinking every time Marquette’s D.J. Carton fired away from 3-point range. So with the game on the line in the final...