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Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote

By Larry Lage Aug. 24, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Michigan State gives Tom Izzo new deal worth $6.2M per year

By Larry Lage Aug. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Former NBA PG Rod Strickland hired as LIU basketball coach

Jun. 30, 2022 09:53 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA point guard Rod Strickland is the new men’s basketball coach at Long Island University. Strickland was hired Thursday to...

Former Illinois star Dee Brown to coach at NAIA's Roosevelt

Jun. 27, 2022 06:02 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois star and NBA player Dee Brown is the new coach at Roosevelt University in Chicago, the NAIA school announced Monday. The...

Texas shortstop Trey Faltine (0) loses the ball while trying to throw to first in the fourth inning against Notre Dame during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches

By Eric Olson Jun. 24, 2022 02:31 AM EDT

Seattle Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder poses for a photo on May 18, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena during halftime of a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle storm and the Chicago Sky in Seattle. As Title IX marks its 50th anniversary in 2022, Gilder is one of countless women who benefited from the enactment and execution of the law and translated those opportunities into becoming leaders in their professional careers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Title IX propelled women from college courts to CEO offices

By The Associated Press Jun. 20, 2022 01:45 PM EDT

Jahari Long following Willard from Seton Hall to Maryland

Jun. 13, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Guard Jahari Long is transferring from Seton Hall to Maryland, following in the footsteps of coach Kevin Willard. The...

Kentucky adds longtime assistant Turner to Wildcats staff

Jun. 08, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired longtime basketball assistant coach K.T. Turner to round out head coach John Calipari’s staff. Turner fills...

Duke hires former Nike, NBA staffer to aid players with NIL

Jun. 07, 2022 04:00 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke men’s basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired a former Nike and NBA staffer for a newly created role with duties that include overseeing...

FILE - University of Louisville interim athletic director Josh Heird speaks to reporters following a meeting of the University Board of Trustees and the Louisville Athletic Association board, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to athletic director after serving nearly six months as interim AD. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced. Louisville has scheduled a news conference Friday morning, June 3, 2022, for a “special announcement” about the athletic program following a special meeting of the University of Louisville Athletic Association's board of directors and personnel committee. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Louisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director

By Gary B. Graves Jun. 03, 2022 08:40 AM EDT

FILE - University of Louisville interim athletic director Josh Heird speaks to reporters following a meeting of the University Board of Trustees and the Louisville Athletic Association board, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. A person with knowledge of the situation says Louisville will promote Josh Heird to athletic director after serving nearly six months as interim AD. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced. Louisville has scheduled a news conference Friday morning, June 3, 2022, for a “special announcement” about the athletic program following a special meeting of the University of Louisville Athletic Association's board of directors and personnel committee. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
AP source: Louisville to promote Josh Heird to permanent AD

By Gary B. Graves Jun. 02, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach

May. 24, 2022 07:52 PM EDT
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday. Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was...

Valparaiso hires Charles Small, 1st Black athletic director

May. 19, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso has hired Charles Small as its athletic director. The former Iowa State administrator will become the first Black...

Brian Reese rejoins Monmouth coaching staff under King Rice

May. 17, 2022 12:42 PM EDT
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Brian Reese is returning to Monmouth University for a second stint as an assistant coach under fellow North Carolina alum King Rice. ...

Former Hoosiers favorite Jordan Hulls joining Indiana staff

May. 09, 2022 06:07 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Mike Woodson is bringing back fan favorite Jordan Hulls as the Hoosiers' team and recruiting coordinator. Hulls...

Calipari: Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas leaving for Duke

Apr. 29, 2022 06:05 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari tweeted that assistant Jai Lucas is leaving the Wildcats to join the staff of first-year Duke coach Jon...

Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Neptune ready to keep Villanova elite as Wright's successor

By Dan Gelston Apr. 28, 2022 03:17 AM EDT

Cyclones' Otzelberger promotes Schmidt to assistant coach

Apr. 27, 2022 01:14 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nate Schmidt has been promoted from recruiting and player development coordinator to assistant coach at Iowa State. Coach T.J....

FILE - NCAA President Mark Emmert answers a question at a news conference April 6, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move Tuesday, April 26, and said it was by mutual agreement. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Final Four Basketball

Apr. 26, 2022 06:36 PM EDT

Clemson coach adds Donlon, Dixon to men's basketball staff

Apr. 25, 2022 05:29 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has hired Billy Donlon as associate head coach and Sean Dixon as assistant for men's basketball. Tigers coach Brad...