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Iowa State University guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) poses during men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune via AP)
Cyclones hoping they can build on surprise run to Sweet 16

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
T.J. Otzelberger will be hard-pressed to top what he did in his first season at Iowa

FILE - Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) drives against Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) and Johnny Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Walker is the top returning scorer and rebounder. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Heat on Hoiberg after 3 straight 20-loss seasons at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 01:09 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Fred Hoiberg enters his fourth season at Nebraska needing to

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Edey is one of the most intimidating players in the conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 11:20 AM EDT
It's a season of change in the Big Ten. Indiana is the preseason choice

Texas shortstop Trey Faltine (0) loses the ball while trying to throw to first in the fourth inning against Notre Dame during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches

By Eric Olson Jun. 24, 2022 02:31 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Holman is the highest-ranking NCAA official at the College

Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc reacts during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. Iowa State won 54-49. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
From 2 wins to Sweet 16: Iowa St turnaround built on defense

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2022 05:28 PM EDT
No one saw these Iowa State Cyclones coming, not after they won just two games and

Saint Peter's players celebrate after defeating Murray State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2022 08:08 PM EDT
Top seeds Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona are in. So is little Saint Peter’s, the giant

FILE - Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg and special assistant to the head coach Doc Sadler watch from the sideline during the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, on March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg announced on Friday, March 18, 2022, that as part of the restructuring of his men’s basketball staff, the position of Special Assistant to the Head Coach has been eliminated, and Doc Sadler will depart the Nebraska program. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)
Hoiberg's plans for Cornhuskers no longer include Doc Sadler

By Eric Olson Mar. 18, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced Friday he had eliminated the position of

Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) defends as Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) looks to shoot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 74-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
D-II star Hawkins finishes with dream season at Creighton

By Eric Olson Mar. 14, 2022 11:58 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton's Ryan Hawkins is leading a charmed life as a basketball

Bryant guard Peter Kiss celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of the Northeast Conference men's NCAA college basketball championship game against Wagner, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Smithfield, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bryant loves Peter Kiss when he's going off, or lipping off

By Eric Olson Mar. 13, 2022 08:20 PM EDT
Casual college basketball fans and those who only tune in for the NCAA Tournament are

FILE - Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) plays against Northwestern's Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. is McGowens is The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Badgers' Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST
Wisconsin's Johnny Davis is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) grabs a rebound against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Big Ten This Week: Illini host Iowa with high finish on line

By Eric Olson Mar. 04, 2022 02:17 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The days of Ryan Kalkbrenner huffing and puffing his way up and

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the referees during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Perkins' 20 points leads No. 25 Iowa past Huskers 88-78

By Eric Olson Feb. 25, 2022 11:23 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Tony Perkins' right shoulder has been bothering him all season,

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives up court ahead of Indiana guard Nicole Cardano-Hillary (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 88-82. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss

By Eric Olson Feb. 25, 2022 03:51 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) celebrates Collin Gillespie (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NBA Prospect Watch: 'Nova system preps Justin Moore for pros

By Eric Olson Feb. 23, 2022 01:53 PM EST
Villanova's Justin Moore has been one of the most dependable and productive guards in

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) celebrates with Aundre Hyatt during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Big Ten This Week: Rutgers looks to keep rolling at Purdue

By Eric Olson Feb. 18, 2022 03:24 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF

Texas forward Timmy Allen, center, celebrates the team's win over Kansas with teammate Marcus Carr (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Big 12 This Week: No. 20 Texas at No. 10 Baylor tops slate

By Eric Olson Feb. 11, 2022 03:18 PM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big 12 Conference: GAME OF

Marquette's Justin Lewis reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
NBA Prospect Watch: Marquette's Lewis making a rapid rise

By Eric Olson Feb. 09, 2022 12:06 PM EST
Marquette's surprise rise in the Big East coincides with the ascent of Justin Lewis.

Fans watch Northwestern play against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Northwestern defeated Nebraska 87-63. As Nebraska grinds through one of the worst men's basketball seasons in program history under third-year coach Fred Hoiberg, the empty seats at Pinnacle Bank Arena are growing in number. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fans checking out as Hoiberg's Huskers continue to flounder

By Eric Olson Feb. 07, 2022 02:36 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — As Nebraska grinds through one of the worst men's basketball

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten This Week: Purdue out to change fortunes vs Michigan

By Eric Olson Feb. 04, 2022 02:11 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE