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Eason, Days lead LSU to 66-51 victory over Ohio

Dec. 01, 2021 10:30 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tari Eason scored 20 points and Darius Days added a double-double to power LSU to a 66-51 victory over Ohio on Wednesday night. ...

Richmond Spiders guard Dji Bailey (24) shoots over Georgia State defenders during a NCAA basketball game between Georgia State Panthers and Richmond Spiders on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Georgia State cancels hoops game because of COVID, injuries

Nov. 30, 2021 10:35 AM EST

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Marquette's Kameron Jones loses control of the ball as he falls while being defended by Illinois' Alfonso Plummer (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Seattle University basketball coach Jim Hayford resigns

Nov. 11, 2021 06:33 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle University basketball coach Jim Hayford resigned Thursday, the school's athletic director said. Hayford had been on...

LSU head coach Will Wade coaches against Louisiana-Monroe during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at the LSU PMAC in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
LSU basketball signs highly rated recruit Julian Phillips

Nov. 10, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Louisville pulls away from Southern in 2nd half, wins 72-60

Nov. 09, 2021 11:48 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Noah Locke scored 16 points and Louisville opened its 108th season with its 21sts consecutive home-opening win, beating Southern 72-60...

Lawrence powers Arizona State past Portland 76-60 in opener

Nov. 09, 2021 09:36 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kimani Lawrence scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures — adding 10 rebounds — to spark Arizona State to a 76-60 victory...

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Woodson rekindles Knight memories as new coaches make debuts

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2021 06:15 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. starts a fast break during the NBA Draft Combine at the Wintrust Arena Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Chicago. Terrence Shannon Jr. will miss Texas Tech's season opener Tuesday night, Nov. 9 and be held out of games while the school reviews to ensure there are no eligibility issues after the standout forward went through the NBA draft process over the summer before withdrawing his name to return to school. “Out of an abundance of caution, Texas Tech is withholding Shannon from competition to ensure there are no possible issues resulting from that process and that all NCAA rules were followed,” the school said in a statement. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Shannon being held out by Texas Tech for eligibility review

Nov. 08, 2021 02:14 PM EST

FILE - Hampton guard Davion Warren, right, shoots over Winthrop guard Kyle Zunic in the second half of the Big South tournament championship in an NCAA college basketball game in Rock Hill, S.C., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. There are three super seniors making their Tech debuts: guards Davion Warren from Hampton and Adonis Arms from Winthrop, and forward Bryson Williams from UTEP. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Dream-come-true job for Adams at Texas Tech with new seniors

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Oregon head coach Dana Altman speaks during Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
With N’Faly Dante's return, No. 13 Ducks hope to play bigger

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 21, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2021, file photo, Utah head coach Craig Smith speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Smith, who is entering his first season at Utah after successful stints at Utah State and South Dakota, wants to reintroduce a fast-paced style of basketball to the team's program. Push the pace, take high percentage shots, and play tough defense. Utah returns seven players from last season. Only two returning players – Riley Battin and Branden Carlson – saw significant playing time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

By John Coon Oct. 21, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Georgia Tech guard Jordan Usher, right, answers a question NCAA college basketball Atlantic Coast Conference media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Georgia Tech still seeking respect even after ACC title

By Paul Newberry Oct. 20, 2021 10:20 AM EDT

Louisville forward Matt Cross, left, drives past the defense of forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during an NCAA college basketball intrasquad game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville prepares to open season without coach Chris Mack

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Purdue women's head coach Katie Gearlds speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
5 new coaches take stage as Big Ten readies for season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

A fire truck is parked outside FedExForum after a fire alarm went off during an NBA preseason basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended after fire alarm evacuation

Clay Bailey Oct. 05, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, St. John's head coach Mike Anderson calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in New York. A former St. John's assistant basketball coach is suing the university and Anderson, claiming he was fired because of a health issue. Steve DeMeo says in a lawsuit he was let go in June after telling Anderson about a serious heart condition that necessitated work accommodations due to the pandemic and would likely require additional procedures and medical leave. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Ex-assistant basketball coach suing St John's over firing

Sep. 23, 2021 11:16 PM EDT

Washington St signs Kyle Smith to extension through '26-27

Sep. 23, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State signed coach Kyle Smith to a contract extension Thursday that goes through the 2026-27 season and adds two years to the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
Sept. 28 1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as...