College basketball
No NBA draft yet as forward Yves Pons returns to Tennessee

Aug. 03, 2020 07:11 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward Yves Pons has informed Tennessee he is returning for his senior season with the Volunteers rather than try his luck with the...

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, rear, reaches for the ball against Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili (23), during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. Mamukelashvili has opted out of the NBA draft and is returning to Seton Hall for his senior year. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Mamukelashvili opts out of NBA draft, returns to Seton Hall

Aug. 03, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert returning for senior season

Aug. 03, 2020 01:39 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert will not pursue professional options and is returning to Gonzaga for his senior season. Kispert's...

Arizona State'e Martin to return for senior season

Aug. 02, 2020 06:08 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Remy Martin is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season in the desert. ...

Big Ten Freshman of Year Cockburn returning to Illinois

Aug. 01, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season. The 7-foot, 290-pound...

Arkansas sharpshooter Joe returning for junior season

Aug. 01, 2020 03:43 PM EDT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas sharpshooter Isaiah Joe will return for his junior season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. ...

Gonzaga's Joel Ayayi to return for junior season

Aug. 01, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his junior decision. The...

Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu to return for junior season

Aug. 01, 2020 12:11 AM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois basketball star Ayo Dosunmu plans to return for his junior season rather than turn pro. The first-team, all...

Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego State

Jul. 31, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft. ...

Stanford guard Tyrell Terry remains in NBA draft

Jul. 31, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford guard Tyrell Terry has decided to keep his name in the NBA draft and skip his final three seasons of college. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Duke's Zion Williamson (1) battles North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season

Jul. 31, 2020 03:56 PM EDT

This April 28, 2019, image provided by USA Volleyball shows Amya Small at the USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Small contemplated suicide in 2019 while a member of Oregon State's volleyball team, taking handfuls of over-the-counter medication before calling 911 seeking help. She had her scholarship pulled shortly after that incident and is planning on attending Florida A&M on scholarship this fall. (Texas Star/USAV via AP)
Players describe abusive environment on Oregon State team

By Eddie Pells Jul. 30, 2020 01:13 PM EDT

Leading hoops scorer AJ Lawson returning to South Carolina

Jul. 29, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top scorer and rebounder AJ Lawson is returning to school for his junior basketball season. Lawson...

Georgia transfer Howard immediately eligible at Georgia Tech

Jul. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia forward Rodney Howard has been granted immediate eligibility following his transfer to state rival Georgia Tech. ...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, Southern Mississippi coach Jay Ladner argues a call with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. While the major sports are finding ways to return to competition, college basketball is in a holding pattern, much like college football. College basketball coaches do have an advantage over the football coaches while in limbo. Since their season starts later, they get a chance to see how things play out, both in professional sports and in college football. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)
College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

By John Marshall Jul. 26, 2020 03:39 PM EDT

3 Missouri players withdraw from NBA draft

Jul. 24, 2020 05:49 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri basketball players Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft Friday and will return to...

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, the championship logo is seen on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Georgia and Alabama in Atlanta. There are more bowl games scheduled for the coming season than ever before in major college football: 42, not including the College Football Playoff championship. College football leaders are in the process of piecing together plans to attempt to play a regular season during the COVID-19 pandemic. If it is even possible, everyone anticipates there will be disruptions, added expenses and loads of stress just to get through it.(AP Photo/David Goldman)
NCAA heeds Division I's pleas for patience on fall sports

By Doug Feinberg And Ralph D. Russo Jul. 24, 2020 02:11 PM EDT

Nathan Chen with coach Raf Arutunian learn Chen's score after his the men's senior free skate program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
The Latest: SWAC postpones fall sports, eyes spring football

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. looks to pass the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season. A crafty scorer, Verge had a dynamic first season in Tempe after transferring from Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

By John Marshall Jul. 18, 2020 04:06 PM EDT