AARON BEARD
NCAA's agent certification process draws concern, criticism
By Aaron Beard Aug. 07, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
There are concerns about the NCAA's new requirements allowing men's basketball
UNC's Cunningham eager to see impact of 5 new coaches
By Aaron Beard Jul. 05, 2019 02:31 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's numerous coaching changes last season were
Corrigan aims to keep building on NC State's gains as new AD
By Aaron Beard Jun. 28, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Boo Corrigan has spent the first two months as North Carolina
NCAA clears Division II player after agent-rule mistake
By Aaron Beard Jun. 08, 2019 12:58 PM EDT
The NCAA cleared Glenville State's Phil Bledsoe for his senior season after the
Glenville State aims to clear player amid agent-rule mistake
By Aaron Beard May. 30, 2019 08:07 PM EDT
Glenville State is working to clear Phil Bledsoe after the Division II college
New agent rule leaves college basketball player in limbo
By Aaron Beard May. 29, 2019 03:33 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The new NCAA rule designed to help players explore their NBA
Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines
By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia's redemption is complete.
The Cavaliers won
Guy writes perfect ending in Virginia's title-clinching win
By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 01:39 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The questions kept coming at Kyle Guy as he tried to make his way
Confidence overrides nerves for Virginia's Guy in big moment
By Aaron Beard Apr. 07, 2019 07:01 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia's Kyle Guy felt the nerves tingling in his stomach as he
Culver, Hunter bring NBA upside to Texas Tech-Virginia final
By Aaron Beard Apr. 07, 2019 06:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver knew Texas Tech desperately needed him to make a
Last foul, dribble no-call make refs focus of Final Four
By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia looked done.
Everything changed with one
Virginia, Texas Tech ride tough defenses into Final Four
By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2019 06:13 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia's climb to its Final Four breakthrough began with a sound
Duke's Williamson wins AP men's college player of the year
By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just about everything Zion Williamson did at Duke created a
Texas Tech's Beard named AP men's college coach of the year
By Aaron Beard Apr. 04, 2019 05:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Beard of Texas Tech had a cheering, boisterous audience as
Basketball refs using clock technology to get it right
By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
The technology used for game clocks has become part of a basketball referee's on
Final Four field boasts tough defenses, veteran lineups
By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2019 03:19 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Final Four features tough defenses, a surging team that hasn
Tar Heels set for different look, await NBA decisions
By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina thrived with a seemingly perfect balance of
Injury questions linger for teams headed to regional finals
By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kentucky got PJ Washington back just in time, Duke hung on
Familiar look: Top seeds dominate spots for NCAA Sweet 16
By Aaron Beard Mar. 25, 2019 12:32 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The path to the Final Four will not be easy for Zion Williamson,
TIPPING OFF: Wofford, Murray State aim for big March moment
By Aaron Beard Mar. 23, 2019 02:48 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first teams will earn their spot in the NCAA Tournament's