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FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Central Florida athletic director Danny White stands on the sideline at the team's NCAA college football game against Houston in Orlando, Fla. Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers' new athletic director Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, just three days after announcing the firing of football coach Jeremy Pruitt and athletic director Phillip Fulmer's retirement. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr., File)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker 2 hrs ago

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Coach Steve Pikiell not concerned about Rutgers' 4-game skid

By Tom Canavan Jan. 19, 2021 05:33 PM EST

FILE - Then-McEachern's Sharife Cooper plays against Rancho Christian during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., in this Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, file photo. Auburn, which earned its first SEC win by beating Georgia, added a much-needed midseason boost with the addition of Cooper, adding a top recruit and hope for a turnaround.(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Cooper, Johnson provide midseason hope for Auburn, Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 14, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Texas Tech's Nimari Burnett (25) lays up the shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Top recruit Nimari Burnett leaving Texas Tech after 12 games

Jan. 07, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Virginia guard Tomas Woldetensae (53) shoots over William & Mary forward Quinn Blair (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Murphy's 15, defense pace No. 16 Virginia past Tribe, 76-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 22, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Kansas coach Les Miles yells out to the team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Kansas AD gives Miles vote of support after winless season

By Dave Skretta Dec. 17, 2020 02:26 PM EST

NCAA stands firm on findings against Louisville in response

Dec. 07, 2020 11:54 AM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA is standing by its charges of rules violations by Louisville, including holding the school being responsible for the conduct of...

The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 08:55 AM EST
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Texas forward Gerald Liddell (0) drives to the basket against Texas Rio Grande Valley's Quinton Johnson II (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
No. 19 Texas opens with 91-55 win over Rio Grande Valley

By Mark Rosner Nov. 25, 2020 10:32 PM EST

In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive to be the best at what he does, a combination that made him one of that nation's top recruits in the class of 2020. (Katie MacCrory/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)
Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity

By John Marshall Nov. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) attempts a 3-point basket against IUPUI during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Detroit, in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo. Bassey was averaging 15.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks through 10 games last year before a fracture in his left leg ended his season after just 10 games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Plenty of players worth watching from smaller conferences

By Steve Megargee Nov. 19, 2020 01:59 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, then-Montverde Academy's Cade Cunningham (1) drives against an unidentified IMG Academy defender during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Oklahoma State could have a year to remember, even if it doesn’t end in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman point guard Cade Cunningham, a preseason Associated Press All-American, stayed at Oklahoma State despite the NCAA banning the Cowboys from postseason play this season. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top freshmen forge their own paths in picking schools

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2020 06:06 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) drives the ball as Louisville's Malik Williams (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C. Funderburk is the Wolfpack's top returning scorer at 12.8 points for this season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Keatts relying on veterans as NC State eyes NCAA return

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 01:56 PM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright and forward Jermaine Samuels (23) celebrate from the bench in the last seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., in this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, file photo. Villanova won, 64-60. Villanova will begin the college basketball season at No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, Miami coach Jim Larranaga watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Coral Gables, Fla. Larranaga, 70, is heading into his 35th year as a college coach and his 10th at Miami. He's under contract through 2023-24 and says he has no plans to retire, but acknowledges the past two seasons have been trying. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Miami Hurricanes expect to rebound after two losing seasons

By Steven Wine Nov. 13, 2020 11:45 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 25 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State, in Atlanta. The Gators open Nov. 25 against Maine at a resort casino on tribal land in Connecticut. They face No. 4 Virginia two days later and have early season road games scheduled against Oklahoma (Dec. 2) and 21st-ranked Florida State (Dec. 12).(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
NCAA or bust: Georgia Tech faces crucial season in rebuild

By Paul Newberry Nov. 13, 2020 11:25 AM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) dribbles during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Bacot joins Garrison Brooks in giving the Tar Heels a deep front line this year. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown File)
Williams, No. 16 Tar Heels eager to move past 14-19 season

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 11:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut coach Dan Hurley smiles as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Jersey Institute of Technology in Hartford, Conn. UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program to a position as a perennial national title contender. Hurley acknowledged that the Big East is an easier sell to big-name recruits, especially in the Northeast. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 13, 2020 02:53 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, UCLA coach Mick Cronin argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, in Los Angeles. Cronin earned Pac-12 coach of the year honors for the 2019-20 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll

Nov. 12, 2020 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST