Mississippi State
Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu, left, and Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, right, reach for a loose ball duringp the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 71-55. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 24 Mississippi State routs struggling Vanderbilt 71-55

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2019 11:32 PM EST

Georgia guard Jordan Harris (2) loses position of the ball while being defended by Florida guard Deaundrae Ballard (24) and forward Keith Stone (25) during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. ( Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Allen, Locke lead the way as Gators beat Georgia

By George Henry Jan. 19, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Mississippi State forward Aric Holman (35) dunks in front of Florida center Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 71-68. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Weatherspoon lifts No. 24 Mississippi St over Florida 71-68

By Paul Jones Jan. 15, 2019 09:58 PM EST

Mississippi guard Blake Hinson (0) pulls Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) and forward Abdul Ado (24) out as he attempts a shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 81-77. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Hinson leads Ole Miss over No. 14 Mississippi St 81-77

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2019 03:31 PM EST

South Carolina guard A.J. Lawson, left, has a shot blocked by Mississippi State forward Aric Holman (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks 1/8/2019

Jan. 09, 2019 12:55 AM EST

Washington's Hannah Johnson (1) passes the ball as Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 13 Kentucky gets true road test vs Alabama in SEC opener

By Steve Megargee And David Brandt Jan. 04, 2019 04:01 AM EST

File-This Dec. 22, 2018, file photo shows UCLA head coach Steve Alford and his players watching during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, in the fifth annual CBS Sports Classic, in Chicago. Alford has been fired as UCLA basketball coach after six seasons, with the Bruins mired in a four-game skid that included losses at home to Belmont and Liberty. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, that assistant Murry Bartow will serve as interim coach through the end of the season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
UCLA fires Steve Alford as basketball coach after 6 seasons

By Beth Harris Dec. 31, 2018 06:11 PM EST

Brigham Young guard Connor Harding (44) attempts a shot past Mississippi State defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. Mississippi State won 103-81. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Aric Holman leads No. 19 Mississippi St over BYU 103-81

By Paul Jones Dec. 29, 2018 03:15 PM EST