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New Mexico basketball teams temporarily relocating to Texas

Nov. 20, 2020 04:32 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's men's and women's basketball teams are temporarily relocating to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions in their home...

FILE - Austin Peay guard Terry Taylor (21) drives to the basket as West Virginia forward Derek Culver, behind, and West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, file photo. Taylor, the reigning Ohio Valley Conference player of the year, averaged 21.8 points and 11 rebounds last season and is the first player in school history to score at least 500 points in three consecutive seasons. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File)
Austin Peay Governors at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/12/2019

Nov. 19, 2020 12:34 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots a three-point basket as Texas A&M guard Quenton Jackson (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Station, Texas. Quickley was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies 2/25/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 10:46 PM EST

Injured Clark ends once-promising career with No. 2 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 18, 2020 04:15 PM EST
Baylor senior forward Tristan Clark has decided to no longer play for the No. 2 Bears, ending a once-promising career that was sidetracked by knee surgery two...

FILE - TCU guard Desmond Bane, right, drives to the basket as Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, file photo. Bane is a possible pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Colo Colo vs Universidad de Chile 1/22/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 02:38 PM EST

FILE - Kansas' Marcus Garrett (0) knocks the ball away from West Virginia's Miles McBride (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kansas, in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. At left is Kansas' Devon Dotson (1). Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season, but his biggest contributions come on the other end of the floor. The 6-5 guard was named the Naismith national defensive player of the year last season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks 1/4/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 12:36 AM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
No. 6 Kansas rides expectations, uncertainty into season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 04:17 PM EST

FILE - Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl (00) makes a basket while covered by Iowa State forward Solomon Young (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in tis Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
K-State to lean on 8 newcomers as it seeks to rebuild

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Texas' Matt Coleman III (2) drives the ball around Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Coleman is the floor leader who has seen everything. Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey bring playmaking and defense. Those three found a rhythm that propelled a five-game win streak late last season. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew directs his team against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. Baylor's prospects for this season improved exponentially when top scorers Jared Butler (16.0 points per game) and senior guard MaCio Teague (13.9 ppg) both decided to return after considering early entry in the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 2 Baylor, AP All-American Butler get another shot at top

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 01:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, DePaul's Jalen Coleman-Lands holds the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Villanova, Pa. Coleman-Lands is yet to play a game for Iowa State, and he already is looked at as a kind of sage by coach Steve Prohm and the rest of the Cyclones. The graduate transfer has 110 career games under his belt from time spent at Illinois and DePaul. He's a scorer with a knack for shooting the 3-pointer, and he's a strong defender on the perimeter. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Cyclones counting on leadership of newcomer Coleman-Lands

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:44 PM EST

FILE - Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) is defended by West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, file photo. West Virginia opens the 2020-21 season ranked No. 15 in the AP poll and returns four of the top five scorers from the team that went 21-10 last season. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File)
Top rebounding tandem Tshiebwe, Culver back for No. 15 WVU

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 01:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 ,file photo, Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) shoots between Texas Tech guard Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) and guard Chris Clarke (44) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Sooners won three of their last four games last season to finish in a tie for third place in the Big 12. Plenty of talent returns, led by seniors Austin Reaves and Brady Manek. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma seeks respect after strong finish last season

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 01:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma St. guard Isaac Likekele, left, pushes past Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla. Likekele, a junior guard, was Oklahoma State’s No. 2 scorer last season with 10.9 points per game. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)
Oklahoma State has high hopes despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 12:54 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) drives against Kansas' Christian Braun (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game n Lubbock, Texas, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Texas Tech is technically still the reigning national runner-up since there was no NCAA Tournament played last season. The Red Raiders were on the floor warming up for their Big 12 tournament opener last March when the season suddenly stopped because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Beard and No. 14 Texas Tech living in moment of new season

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 12:47 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Kevin Samuel (21) looks to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, file photo. TCU coach Jamie Dixon isn't expecting center Kevin Samuel and guard RJ Nembhard to play more minutes this season. The team's only returning starters just need to be more efficient when on the court. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP, File)
USC Trojans at TCU Horned Frogs 12/6/2019

Nov. 12, 2020 12:44 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Kevin Samuel (21) looks to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, file photo. TCU coach Jamie Dixon isn't expecting center Kevin Samuel and guard RJ Nembhard to play more minutes this season. The team's only returning starters just need to be more efficient when on the court. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP, File)
No Bane for TCU; Newcomers and youth around Samuel, Nembhard

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 12:42 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard RJ Nembhard (22) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 file photo. TCU coach Jamie Dixon isn't expecting center Kevin Samuel and guard RJ Nembhard to play more minutes this season. The team's only returning starters just need to be more efficient when on the court. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File)
TCU Horned Frogs at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/14/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 12:10 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) drives against Kansas' Christian Braun (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game n Lubbock, Texas, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Texas Tech is technically still the reigning national runner-up since there was no NCAA Tournament played last season. The Red Raiders were on the floor warming up for their Big 12 tournament opener last March when the season suddenly stopped because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders 3/7/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST