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FILE - UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez (23) shoots against South Carolina guard Brea Beal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Women's college basketball has typically kept players around compared to the frequent early exits to the professional ranks that are so common on the men's side. But the women's game has gotten even older with players having extra eligibility from the COVID-19 pandemic. That has first-year players facing more fifth- and sixth-year players, creating a bigger gap to overcome in experience and strength than before. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
UCLA Bruins at South Carolina Gamecocks 11/29/2022

Dec. 21, 2022 12:02 AM EST

Guard Nahiem Alleyne transfers from Virginia Tech to UConn

Apr. 22, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nahiem Alleyne, who helped Virginia Tech to the ACC tournament title last season, will transfer to UConn, the Huskies announced on Friday. ...

North Carolina guard Leaky Black, right, blocks a shot by Kansas guard Christian Braun during the first half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tar Heels' Black opts to return for 5th year after NCAA run

By Aaron Beard Apr. 15, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Women throw beads from a balcony to passers-by below on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter Wednesday, March 30, 2022., in New Orleans. Few things in the sports world resemble a return to pre-pandemic life more than an NCAA Final Four in sold-out Superdome -- and all that goes with it. Hotels and restaurants are heavily booked as a city famous for majors sports events, music festivals and cultural tourism gets the economic and reputational jolt it has needed after about two years of pandemic restrictions. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
For New Orleans, a 6th Final Four is bounce-back moment

By Brett Martel Mar. 31, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky and Kansas play in the NCAA college basketball Final Four championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, April 2, 2012. Expect the NCAA Men's Final Four to have a more familiar look and feel to it this spring — and not just because it'll be in New Orleans for a record sixth time. A capacity crowd of about 70,000 in the Superdome for the games themselves is only the beginning. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NCAA March Madness app makes improvements for 2022

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard (0) reacts after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament against Davidson, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Richmond's 6 graduate seniors get 2nd NCAA Tournament chance

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky and Kansas play in the NCAA college basketball Final Four championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, April 2, 2012. Expect the NCAA Men's Final Four to have a more familiar look and feel to it this spring — and not just because it'll be in New Orleans for a record sixth time. A capacity crowd of about 70,000 in the Superdome for the games themselves is only the beginning. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NCAA, New Orleans gearing up for a more normal Final Four

By Brett Martel Feb. 21, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa's Fran McCaffery will miss Sunday game with COVID-19

Feb. 04, 2022 12:24 PM EST

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, center, shoots as Arizona center Christian Koloko, left, and guard Justin Kier defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA's Johnny Juzang sidelined by COVID-19 protocols

Jan. 27, 2022 09:37 PM EST

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott yells to his team as they play against St. John's during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Creighton coach tests positive, will miss DePaul game

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches from courtside as the team plays against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana defeated Nebraska 78-71. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COVID outbreak at Nebraska postpones game at No. 19 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson yells to his team as they play against Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota-PSU men postponed; Indiana women push back 2 games

Jan. 18, 2022 06:18 PM EST

FILE - Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Washington. Georgetown men's basketball coach and former NBA star Patrick Ewing will miss the Hoyas' game against visiting Butler because of what the team said Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 was D.C. Department of Health guidelines.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Georgetown basketball coach Ewing to miss game vs. Butler

Jan. 12, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski directs the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke: Krzyzewski sidelined by illness for Wake Forest game

Jan. 12, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound on a shot by St. John's Esahia Nyiwe, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 23 Providence at Creighton called off because of virus

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EST

Michigan's head coach Juwan Howard argues a call against Minnesota in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan cancels 2nd straight game due to COVID-19 protocols

Jan. 09, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Michigan coach Juwan Howard taps his son, guard Jace Howard, on the shoulder during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Michigan St-Michigan hoops game postponed due to protocols

Jan. 08, 2022 09:44 AM EST

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center right, talks with Dorka Juhasz (14) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
COVID-19 pauses have teams working way back to 'game shape'

By Aaron Beard Jan. 07, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley shoots against California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Mobley scores 19, No. 7 USC perfect after 77-63 win over Cal

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 07, 2022 01:39 AM EST

Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones, left, tries to keep the ball from UCLA guard Johnny Juzang during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Back in action: No. 5 UCLA routs Long Beach State 96-78

By Beth Harris Jan. 06, 2022 09:48 PM EST