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Kentucky's PJ Washington, left, laughs along with his teammate Keldon Johnson during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Kentucky plays Houston in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Status unclear for injured Kentucky star PJ Washington

By Eric Olson Mar. 28, 2019 04:22 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — PJ Washington wasn't wearing a cast on his left foot when he

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Tim Miles pauses as he argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, in Chicago. Nebraska has fired seventh-year coach Tim Miles after the Cornhuskers finished 13th in the Big Ten and failed to make the NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year. Athletic director Bill Moos announced the firing Tuesday, March 26, 2019, two days after the Huskers finished a 19-17 season with an 88-72 loss to TCU in the second round of the NIT.(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
Nebraska fires hoops coach Miles; Hoiberg contacted

By Eric Olson Mar. 26, 2019 03:25 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska fired seventh-year coach Tim Miles on Tuesday, and

Michigan State starters including Xavier Tillman (23) and Nick Ward (44) cheer their bench players in the last seconds of a second round men' s college basketball game against Minnesota in the NCAA Tournament, in Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, March 23, 2019. Michigan State won 70-50. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Spartans rout Gophers to reach Sweet 16; 1st time since '15

By Eric Olson Mar. 23, 2019 10:21 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan State doesn't just hope to get to the Sweet 16 each

Florida center Kevarrius Hayes walks off the court after a second round men's college basketball game against Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan won 64-49. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan returning to Sweet 16 after toppling Florida 64-49

By Eric Olson Mar. 23, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the

Michigan State's Cassius Winston speaks during a news conference in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, March 22, 2019, ahead of their second round men's college basketball game against Minnesota in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Big Ten battle: Gophers' Pitino has no gripe facing Spartans

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 06:30 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Unlike the grind of conference season, Michigan State coach

Michigan's Charles Matthews, front. keeps the ball in play in front of Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-55

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:47 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan coach John Beilein didn't need to worry after all.

Michigan coach John Beilein, right, talks to Zavier Simpson, left,during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game against Montana in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-55

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best

Michigan's Charles Matthews, front. keeps the ball in play in front of Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Matthews' double-double leads Michigan past Grizzlies, 74-53

By Eric Olson Mar. 22, 2019 12:10 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best

Nevada's Jordan Caroline (24) shoots between Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 10 seed Florida stops Nevada comeback for 70-61 upset

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2019 09:43 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Florida was cruising toward a surprisingly easy victory over

Nevada's Jordan Caroline smiles during team practice ahead of a first round men's college basketball game against Florida in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. At 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds, Jordan Caroline has a football player's build just like dad. The son of former NFL defensive end Simeon Rice, and grandson of ex-Chicago Bear J.C. Caroline is making a name for himself as Nevada's top scorer and rebounder. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Football's in his blood, but basketball in Caroline's heart

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2019 06:06 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Sometimes Jordan Caroline feels as if he is asked as much

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2019, file photo, Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) goes to the basket, defended by Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24), in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Brazdeikas was Newcomer of the Year in the Big Ten Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
MSU's Winston, Purdue's Painter win AP's top Big Ten honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
Michigan State's Cassius Winston is The Associated Press player of the year in the

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) tries to control the ball against the defense of Nebraska's Tanner Borchardt, center, and Isaiah Roby, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Late comeback lifts struggling Huskers past Iowa 93-91 in OT

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — If this was the farewell to Nebraska coach Tim Miles at Pinnacle

Michigan State forward Kenny Goins reacts after a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Wolverines-Spartans winner gets at least share of B10 title

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2019 02:34 AM EST
A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten: GAME OF THE WEEKEND:

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Rutgers head coach C. Vivian Stringer reacts in the final minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Baltimore. Rutgers won, 73-65. Coach Stringer, who earlier this season posted her 1,000th victory, is taking off the rest of the regular season on the advice of doctors. The announcement Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, by the Big Ten Conference school came three days after the 70-year-old Hall of Famer missed a game at Michigan. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Michigan's title hopes could hinge on Round 2 against Terps

By Eric Olson Feb. 28, 2019 02:48 AM EST
GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 9 Michigan at No. 17 Maryland, Sunday. The Wolverines (24-4,

Maryland forward Jalen Smith dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 70-56. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
No. 24 Maryland aims to keep momentum vs No. 6 Michigan

By Eric Olson Feb. 14, 2019 02:54 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten: GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No

Nebraska's Isaiah Roby, right, defends Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Palmer's last-second FTs lift Huskers over Gophers 62-61

By Eric Olson Feb. 14, 2019 12:18 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — James Palmer made two free throws with 1.1 seconds left to give

Nebraska coach Tim Miles yells instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Palmer's last-second FTs lift Huskers over Gophers 62-61

By Eric Olson Feb. 13, 2019 11:38 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska caught a break in the final seconds — maybe even two —

Nebraska coach Tim Miles argues a technical foul against him with official Terry Wymer, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Maryland won 60-45. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Season that started so promising for Huskers takes bad turn

By Eric Olson Feb. 08, 2019 02:04 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — This breakout season for Nebraska has broken down.

Nebraska coach Tim Miles turns to his bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Smith, Fernando lead No. 24 Maryland past Nebraska 60-45

By Eric Olson Feb. 06, 2019 09:22 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jalen Smith's second big offensive game of the season against

Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives between Northwestern guard Ryan Greer, left, and center Dererk Pardon in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
No. 24 Badgers looking for payback against No. 21 Maryland

By Eric Olson Jan. 31, 2019 01:55 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE