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FILE - Then-Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Feb. 25, 2018. UConn announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, it has agreed to pay former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million to settle discrimination claims surrounding his 2018 firing. “I am grateful that we were able to reach agreement,” Ollie said in a statement Thursday “My time at UConn as a student athlete and coach is something I will always cherish. I am pleased that this matter is now fully and finally resolved.”(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn to pay Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million over firing

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 15, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks during a news conference on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. Coming off a Final Four appearance, Villanova and new coach Kyle Neptune will face Tom Izzo’s Michigan State in one of the major attractions of the seventh Gavitt Tipoff Games. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Villanova-Michigan St highlight Gavitt Games in BEast-BTen

Jul. 01, 2022 12:26 PM EDT

Jahari Long following Willard from Seton Hall to Maryland

Jun. 13, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Guard Jahari Long is transferring from Seton Hall to Maryland, following in the footsteps of coach Kevin Willard. The...

FILE - Teammates George Thompson (24) and Pat Smith (11) of Marquette leap for rebound in the first half of a college basketball against Marshall University at Madison Square Garden in New York, March 16, 1967. Thompson, who played for Marquette from 1967-69 and remains one of the program’s all-time leading scorers, has died. He was 74. Marquette announced Thompson died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his Milwaukee home due to complications from diabetes. (AP Photo)

Former Marquette basketball star George Thompson dies at 74

Jun. 09, 2022 11:25 AM EDT

FILE - Marquette forward Justin Lewis (10) reacts after making a three point shot against Seton Hall during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Justin Lewis has decided to remain in the NBA draft rather than returning to Marquette for the 2022-23 season. The 6-foot-7 forward issued a social media post saying, “Thank you Marquette,” on Wednesday, June 1, which marked the NCAA deadline for players who had entered the draft to withdraw from draw consideration and maintain their college eligibility.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Marquette's Justin Lewis staying in NBA draft

Jun. 01, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach

May. 24, 2022 07:52 PM EDT
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday. Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was...

North Carolina State transfer joins revamped Butler roster

May. 09, 2022 05:58 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach Thad Matta landed his second big man in less than a week Monday, announcing the addition of 6-foot-11 Manny Bates from North...

Akok Akok heads to Georgetown men's basketball from UConn

May. 03, 2022 03:24 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Akok Akok is transferring to Georgetown from UConn, the latest in a series of additions and subtractions for coach Patrick Ewing's Hoyas after the...

Carey, Holloway become latest Georgetown players to transfer

Apr. 28, 2022 07:38 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don Carey and Collin Holloway became the fifth and sixth Georgetown basketball players to enter the NCAA transfer portal this spring. ...