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Baylor forward Lauren Cox, top, and Kansas guard Zakiyah Franklin (15) dive for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor tries to keep rolling in Big 12 play -- men and women

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2020 04:06 PM EST
The Big 12 continues conference play with second-ranked Baylor trying to

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) drives against Providence guard David Duke (3) and forward Kalif Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST
It has been a long time since the Big East commanded the spotlight like it does

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) smiles with teammate Davion Mitchell (45) while walking past Kansas guard Tristan Enaruna (13) following an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Baylor defeated Kansas 55-67. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25; Gonzaga stays No. 1

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2020 12:10 PM EST
Good luck finding any team in the country that notches a better pair of road

Kansas guard Isaiah Moss, top, rebounds on the back of Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 4 Baylor tops No. 3 KU 67-55 for first win in the Phog

By Dave Skretta Jan. 11, 2020 03:14 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Baylor had spent more than five decades trying to win at

Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, right, drives past TCU center Kevin Samuel (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Samuel's tip-in lifts TCU to 59-57 victory over Kansas State

By Dave Skretta Jan. 07, 2020 11:35 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kevin Samuel and TCU had been bludgeoning Kansas State

West Virginia's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) steals the ball from Kansas' Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Azubuike leads No. 3 KU to 60-53 win over No. 16 W Virginia

By Dave Skretta Jan. 04, 2020 06:26 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self knew he would need his toughest

West Virginia's Miles McBride (4) shoots over Ohio State's Andre Wesson (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Baylor, West Virginia surprise teams as Big 12 play begins

By Dave Skretta Jan. 03, 2020 02:09 AM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference.

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) attempts a dunk ahead of Presbyterian guard JC Younger (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Big Ten title to run through (state of) Michigan this year

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2019 03:16 PM EST
The road to the Big Ten title looks like it will run through Michigan.

Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) celebrates after scoring a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Kansas favored to resume Big 12 title run after last season

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2019 02:24 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self walked into Allen Fieldhouse to greet a new

Wichita State guard Erik Stevenson shoots in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Wichita State quietly on rise as AAC begins to sneak up

By Dave Skretta Dec. 23, 2019 03:26 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — It's getting more and more difficult for Wichita State to

Kansas City guard Marvin Nesbitt Jr. (33) rebounds against Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
McCormack's 28 points help No. 2 KU rout Kansas City 98-57

By Dave Skretta Dec. 14, 2019 08:15 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — David McCormack scored a career-high 28 points, Devon

Milwaukee center Amir Allen (12) blocks a shot by Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 2 Kansas rides hot start to 95-68 win over UW-Milwaukee

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 10:07 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It wasn't the 3-pointers that Ochai Agbaji poured in for

Butler forward Christian David (25) blocks the shot of Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Butler trip to Baylor highlights Top 25 college hoops slate

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 03:11 AM EST
Butler's trip to Baylor this week probably wouldn't have mentioned a merit when

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, center, grabs a rebound in between Penn State's Myles Dread, left, and Seth Lundy during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 104-74. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio St jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2019 12:09 PM EST
Louisville and Kansas finally provided some consistency to what has been a

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NCAA rejects Missouri appeal, postseason ban looms

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2019 03:43 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The NCAA rejected an appeal by the University of

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to play against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis headline week

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2019 02:24 AM EST
Michigan State and Kansas missed each other in the season-opening Champions

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Akron center Deng Riak (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Duke solidifies No. 1 in AP Top 25; Maryland rises to No. 5

By Dave Skretta Nov. 25, 2019 12:01 PM EST
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski set the record for wins coaching a No. 1 team when

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) beats East Tennessee State forward Jeromy Rodriguez (11) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Azubuike leads No. 4 Kansas to 75-63 win over E Tennessee St

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 10:08 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The buzzer had just sounded on another win for Kansas

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike, top right, rebounds, against Monmouth forward Jarvis Vaughan (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Moss leads No. 5 Kansas to 112-57 romp over Monmouth

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 10:13 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas was seconds away from another lopsided win in

Kansas coach Bill Self shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegations

By Dave Skretta Nov. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self knew it was important to fill the