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West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 AM EDT
Two days apart in late December, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins got a double

Clemson's Al-Amir Dawes, left, shoots a 3-point basket over Virginia Tech's Wabissa Bede (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Radford helps Virginia Tech beat No. 24 Clemson 66-60

Dec. 15, 2020 09:20 PM EST
BLACKSBURG,Va. (AP) — Just three weeks into the season, Virginia Tech has

South Florida's Prince Oduro, left, and Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts reach for the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Virginia Tech tops S. Florida 76-58, wraps at Bubbleville

Nov. 29, 2020 10:27 PM EST
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tyrece Radford scored 21 points, Cody Pemsl came off

Villanova's Caleb Daniels celebrates during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday against Virginia Tech, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova 81-73 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 28, 2020 11:24 PM EST
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Virginia Tech overcame some late-game adversity to

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Young thinks his second season at Virginia Tech will be better than his first. The Hokies underwent a lot of changes after last season, and Young's assessment is that his team is deeper and more balanced. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Coach Mike Young: Virginia Tech deeper, more balanced

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2020 02:17 PM EST
Virginia Tech lost almost two-thirds of its Atlantic Coast Conference games in

K-State's 2nd-leading scorer Cartier Diarra leaves school

Mar. 25, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State guard Cariter Diarra is leaving the program

TCU guard RJ Nembhard loses the ball out of bounds during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Kansas State won 53-49. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State holds off TCU 53-49 in Big 12 tourney

By Avery Osen Mar. 12, 2020 12:22 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hadn't won consecutive games since opening

Kansas State forward Antonio Gordon, left, goes to the floor with Iowa State guard Terrence Lewis, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Sneed pours in 31, K-State snaps month-long skid 79-63

By Avery Osen Mar. 07, 2020 06:27 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Xavier Sneed has played in an Elite 8, won a Big 12

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff (12) dunks while under pressure from Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Oklahoma State won 69-63. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma St. wins 5th straight at home, beats K-State 69-63

By John Tranchina Mar. 04, 2020 11:41 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State struggled earlier in the season and

Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) makes a basket in front of Kansas State guard DaJuan Gordon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 62-58 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Feb. 29, 2020 03:58 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas guard Devon Dotson shared a laugh with Kansas

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) tries to break up the rebound by Kansas State forward Levi Stockard III (34) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
No. 2 Baylor rebounds with 85-66 win over Kansas State

Feb. 25, 2020 10:34 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew was a little worried after warm-ups

Kansas State coach Bruce Weber argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Moretti, Texas Tech top K-State 69-62, stay in 3rd in Big 12

Feb. 19, 2020 11:34 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davide Moretti flinched as a pass the Texas Tech guard

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton call a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By Avery Osen Feb. 11, 2020 11:37 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Yor Anei scored 15 and had seven rebounds, Lindy Waters

Iowa State guard Tre Jackson, right, defends as Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, left, looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Solomon Young scores 20, Iowa State beats Kansas State 73-63

By Rob Gray Feb. 08, 2020 10:30 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Solomon Young scored 20 points, Rasir Bolton added 13 points,

Baylor head coach Scott Drew directs this team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 1 Baylor beats Kansas State 73-67 for 19th straight win

By Avery Osen Feb. 03, 2020 11:36 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor wasn't dominant, just good enough to lead Kansas

Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) has his shot blocked by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) with help from guard David Sloan, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Kansas State won 61-53. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State shuts down Oklahoma 61-53

Avery Osen Jan. 29, 2020 10:28 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger spent his college days playing

Lewis sends Alabama past Kansas St. in 77-74 win

By Katie Windham Jan. 25, 2020 08:49 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Kira Lewis Jr. played for Kansas

Diarra, Gordon lift Kansas State over No. 12 West Virginia

By Avery Osen Jan. 18, 2020 04:26 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Cartier Diarra tied a career high with 25 points, Xavier

West Virginia's Gabe Osabuohien, center, looks to shoot between Kansas State's Cartier Diarra, left, and DaJuan Gordon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 1/18/2020

Jan. 18, 2020 03:49 PM EST