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Louisville challenges NCAA over recruiting allegations

Sep. 21, 2020 05:06 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has refuted NCAA allegations against its men's basketball program in the wake of a federal corruption scandal, requesting...

ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2020 05:18 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo, Louisville head coach Chris Mack reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. Louisville has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, Monday, May 4, 2020, that accuses the men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations that accuse former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino of failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance. "While I understand the allegations brought today, I am confident that the University will do what is right, which includes fighting back on those charges that we simply do not agree with, and for which the facts do not substantiate," Mack said in a statement. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations

By Gary B. Graves May. 04, 2020 01:58 PM EDT

Louisville head basketball coach Chris Mack signal his next play to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Louisville to implement 10% pay cuts for coaches, staffers

Apr. 09, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) dribbles past Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Louisville's Nwora enters NBA draft after All-America season

Apr. 06, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Fauci, Curry talk on Instagram, as Obama watches

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 01:27 PM EDT
March 30 1940 — Indiana routs Kansas 60-42 for the NCAA basketball championship. 1943 — Ken Sailors scores 16 points to...

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

Louisville's Darius Perry (2) drives to the basket while defended by Clemson's Aamir Simms, left, and Al-Amir Dawes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Louisville guard Darius Perry transferring for final season

Mar. 16, 2020 11:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino appears during a news conference in New York. Hall of Famer Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Pitino coached at Louisville from 2001-17 before being fired in a pay-for-play scandal and had been coaching in Greece. He replaces Tim Cluess, who resigned Friday after 10 years and six NCAA Tournament appearances due to health concerns. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach

Mar. 14, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Duke center Vernon Carey Jr. dunks against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Durham, N.C. Carey Jr. was selected to the Associated Press All-ACC team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Carey Jr. was also named AP ACC Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the ACC. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Duke's Carey, FSU's Hamilton headline AP top honors in ACC

By Aaron Beard Mar. 10, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) celebrates his go-ahead 3-pointer against Virginia Tech in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
A first: Hamilton, Florida State ACC tourney's top seed

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 04:36 PM EDT

Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton talks up his bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with Boston College Saturday, March 7 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 80-62. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Duke's Jones, Florida State's Hamilton snag top ACC honors

Mar. 09, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

Louisville center Steven Enoch (23) goes up for a dunk against several Virginia defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Clark hits 3 to lift No. 22 Virginia past No. 10 Louisville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 07, 2020 06:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. The first-place Bruins own a half-game lead over Oregon and can clinch at least a share of the league crown with a victory at crosstown rival Southern California on Saturday, March 7, 2020. They haven't won the regular-season title since 2012-13. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
UCLA on seven-game winning streak, tied for Pac-12 lead

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2020 12:32 PM EST

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) dribbles past Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 7 FSU, No. 10 Louisville go for ACC regular-season title

By Aaron Beard Mar. 06, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Virginia Tech guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) dribbles around Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 11 Louisville gets past Hokies, takes half-game ACC lead

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 01, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski calls over his team at the end of regulation against Wake Forest during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Wake Forest wins in double overtime 113-101. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
No. 7 Duke's visit to Virginia highlights ACC's week ahead

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 28, 2020 10:36 AM EST

Louisville guard Samuell Williamson (10) looks for a teammate to pass to as Florida State forward Patrick Williams (4) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 6 Florida State rallies past No. 11 Louisville 82-67

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 24, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Baylor guard MaCio Teague gestures after a made basket against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss

By Dave Skretta Feb. 24, 2020 12:20 PM EST