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FILE - Jim Phelan, head coach of the Mount St. Mary's men's NCAA college basketball team, ponders his future in his office, in this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, file photo. Phelan, who won 830 games during nearly a half-century at Mount St. Mary's, has died. He was 92. The athletic department at Mount St. Mary's said Phelan died in his sleep at home Tuesday night, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy Jacobsen, File)
Longtime Mount St. Mary's coach Jim Phelan dies at age 92

Jun. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

South Carolina's Woods to leave, Bryant, Couisnard returning

Jun. 02, 2021 04:09 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard Seventh Woods has entered the NCAA transfer portal with the intention to play his sixth and final season elsewhere. ...

Sellers named head men's hoops coach at Central Connecticut

May. 10, 2021 03:20 PM EDT
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Fairfield University assistant coach Patrick Sellers has been hired as the head men's basketball coach at Central Connecticut, his...

Sophomore Franz Wagner leaves Michigan, enters NBA draft

May. 04, 2021 01:43 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Franz Wagner is entering the NBA draft. The Michigan sophomore made the announcement Tuesday. ...

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. dunks the ball ahead of UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Juzang sends No. 11 seed UCLA past Michigan to Final Four

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2021 12:20 AM EDT

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots on UCLA Bruins guard Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA Bruins at Michigan Wolverines 3/30/2021

Mar. 30, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oregon Ducks at Georgia Lady Bulldogs 3/24/2021

Mar. 22, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns watches the action on the court during the first half of a First Four game against Norfolk State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Norfolk State survives Appalachian State 54-53 in First Four

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Texas Southern Tigers at Michigan Wolverines 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

Texas Southern forward John Walker III (24) passes the ball off to a teammate after being stopped en route to the basket by Mount St. Mary's forward Nana Opoku (22) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Southern beats Mount St. Mary's 60-52 in NCAA opener

By Michael Marot Mar. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

Mount St. Mary's forwards Nana Opoku (22), left, and Frantisek Barton (24) battle for a rebound with Texas Southern guard Michael Weathers (20) during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Southern Tigers at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 3/18/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

Missouri's Dru Smith, top, defends against Arkansas' JD Notae (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pick Six: Unusual teams hallmark of NCAA Tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Colgate players celebrate beating Loyola (Md.), in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Patriot League tournament, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Hamilton, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Bryant Jr. leads Norfolk St. past NC Central 87-58 in MEAC

Mar. 12, 2021 05:41 AM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Joe Bryant Jr. scored a career-high 30 points as Norfolk State rolled past North Carolina Central 87-58 in the Mid-Eastern Conference...

Mount St. Mary's forward Nana Opoku, right, and Bryant forward Hall Elisias compete for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Northeast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Smithfield, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Mount St. Mary's stuns Bryant 73-68 to clinch NCAA bid

Mar. 09, 2021 09:59 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Jefferson carries Mount St. Mary's over Wagner 66-60 in NEC

Mar. 06, 2021 05:33 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Damian Chong Qui and Nana Opoku each had 14 points, and Malik Jefferson tallied 10 points and 10 rebounds to carry Mount St. Mary's to a 66-60...

Bryant survives COVID scare, gains 1st NEC title game 85-55

Mar. 06, 2021 03:31 PM EST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Peter Kiss scored 19 points, leading five into double figures and Bryant rolled past Sacred Heart 85-55 in the Northeast Conference...

Donyell Marshall out as head coach at Central Connecticut

Mar. 05, 2021 07:55 PM EST
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Donyell Marshall has stepped down as head coach at Central Connecticut, the school announced Friday. The former...