DENIS P. GORMAN
Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden celebrates after scoring during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Seton Hall outlasts No. 25 Xavier 73-71 behind Rhoden

By Denis P. Gorman Feb. 09, 2022 10:11 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden scored 25 points to lead Seton Hall past No. 25

Pittsburgh's Jamarius Burton passes in front of players on the bench as they celebrate beating St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in New York. Pittsburgh beat St. John's 59-57 on Burton's shot with 0.4 seconds on the clock. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Burton's buzzer-beater lifts Pitt over St. John's 59-57

Denis P. Gorman Dec. 18, 2021 02:55 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamarius Burton’s runner with 0.4 seconds left lifted Pittsburgh over

Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter (11) shoots over Memphis' Lester Quinones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kalscheur leads Iowa State to 78-59 rout of No. 9 Memphis

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2021 12:05 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 30 points and led Iowa State to a 78-59

Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) and Paul Scruggs react late in the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in New York. Xavier won 59-58. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 25 Xavier escapes Virginia Tech behind Johnson's 30

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 26, 2021 09:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 30 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer

Memphis' DeAndre Williams reacts after being fouled by a Virginia Tech player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Williams helps No. 9 Memphis outlast Virginia Tech 69-61

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 25, 2021 12:14 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — DeAndre Williams had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 9

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington reacts after making a 3-point basket against Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 24, 2021 09:38 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Izaiah Brockington scored 23 of his 30 points in the second

Miami guard Chris Lykes, left, reaches for the ball against Temple guard Monty Scott during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Lykes late free throws lifts Miami over Temple

By Denis P. Gorman Dec. 18, 2019 12:15 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — This was not survive and advance. This was

Florida guard Noah Locke (10) celebrates with teammates after the team defeated Providence in an NCAA college basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in New York. Florida won 83-51. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Johnson scores 19, leads Florida over Providence 83-51

By Denis P. Gorman Dec. 17, 2019 09:54 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — For the better part of two hours, Mike White had witnessed the

Mississippi forward Khadim Sy (3) and forward KJ Buffen (5) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Oklahoma State in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 78-37. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
McGriff, Anei lead Oklahoma St. past Mississippi 78-37

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 30, 2019 12:33 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Boynton could remember such a complete win.

Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) drives against Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Stevens, Watkins help Penn St. beat Syracuse 85-64

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 29, 2019 09:53 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Penn State Nittany Lions believed they have the makings of

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the Barclays Classic, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 16 Memphis beats NC State in Barclays Center Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 28, 2019 06:38 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — No. 16 Memphis is way ahead of schedule.

Oklahoma State forward Yor Anei (14) goes to the basket past Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes (33) and guard Buddy Boeheim (35) during the second half of an NCAA college semi final basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 86-72. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Oklahoma State beats Syracuse 86-72 in NIT Season Tip-off

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2019 10:19 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — With a few words on Wednesday night, Oklahoma State coach Mike

Ole Miss rallies late, edges Penn St. at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2019 08:21 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the oldest adages in sports: Good players win

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Richmond in the Legends Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 18 Auburn routs Richmond to win Legends Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 26, 2019 09:55 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Auburn is first and foremost a school that’s known for its

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard kneels as he watches his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico in the Legends Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in New York. New Mexico defeated Wisconsin 59-50. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Lobos outlast Badgers in Legends Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 26, 2019 07:32 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Coach Paul Weir is cognizant of the differences between Power 5

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney gestures to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the Legends Classic, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. Richmond defeated Wisconsin 62-52. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Spiders bite Badgers in Legends Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 25, 2019 09:29 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — To hear Chris Mooney, his Richmond Spiders spent the days and

FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson watches practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Detroit. Anderson was hired as St. John's coach on Friday, April 19, 2019, after he was fired by Arkansas last month. He also had head coaching stints at Missouri and UAB before leading the Razorbacks to five postseason appearances and a 169-102 record in eight seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
St. John's hires Mike Anderson as basketball coach

By Denis P. Gorman Apr. 19, 2019 12:34 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — After a meandering search, St. John's finally settled on Mike

Saint Louis' Javon Bess (3) shoots over Davidson's Kellan Grady (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis won 67-44. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Saint Louis routs Davidson 67-44 to reach A-10 title game

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 16, 2019 06:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Tramaine Isabell Jr. had 19 points and eight assists to spark sixth

St. Bonaventure's Kyle Lofton (0) protects the ball from Rhode Island's Fatts Russell (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in New York. St. Bonaventure won 68-51. (AP Photo)
Bonnies rout Rhode Island to reach A-10 championship game

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 16, 2019 03:40 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Lofton scored 23 points to lead St. Bonaventure to a 68-51 rout

Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford gives guard Javon Bess (3) and guard Jordan Goodwin (0) instruction during a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis won 64-55. ( (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Bess powers Saint Louis to an upset of Dayton

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 15, 2019 11:13 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Javon Bess scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half to lead