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Buffalo promotes Whitesell to take over basketball program

Apr. 06, 2019 04:49 PM EDT
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo has promoted Nate Oats' top assistant, Jim Whitesell, to

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, in East Lansing, Mich. Winston was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team

By John Marshall Apr. 02, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
The season did not end as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett intended. The fabulous

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) fouls Texas Tech's Tariq Owens as he puts up a shot during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) heads to the basket past Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 23, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — If you're all about big-time scoring guards in the NCAA

Buffalo's Montell McRae (1) and Arizona State's Zylan Cheatham (45) battle for a rebound during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Looking dangerous, No. 6 seed Buffalo breezes past ASU

By John Tranchina Mar. 22, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Looking like a No. 6 seed no one wants to play, high-scoring

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second 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)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Northern Kentucky forward Drew McDonald celebrates the team's 77-66 win against Wright State during an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship, in Detroit. Texas tech faces Northern Kentucky in West Region action on Friday, March 22. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Buffalo coach Oats to face ex-boss Hurley in first round

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 21, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Buffalo coach Nate Oats has mixed feelings about facing his

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) shoots over Akron's Scott Walter (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game of the Mid-American Conference tournament, in Cleveland. Buffalo battles Arizona State in West Region action on Friday, March 22. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Houston, Buffalo among NCAA's dangerous lesser-known teams

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 21, 2019 07:13 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kelvin Sampson had little to work with when he took over as

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
March Madness: NCAA Tournament primed to top itself again

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2019 02:47 AM EDT
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Butler coach LaVall Jordan encourages his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul in Indianapolis. Much like what’s happened at other small-school programs such as Butler and Xavier, Gonzaga’s trajectory isn’t lost on Buffalo coach Nate Oats, who has wondered whether the same can't one day be realized at Buffalo. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Oats has Buffalo shedding basketball's mid-major label

By John Wawrow Mar. 20, 2019 02:43 AM EDT
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo coach Nate Oats was so caught up in the possibility of

FILE- In this March 16, 2017, file photo Vermont's Anthony Lamb grabs a rebound in front of Purdue's Caleb Swanigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament first round game in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
Vermont's Lamb among players to watch from 1-bid conferences

By Steve Megargee Mar. 19, 2019 01:21 PM EDT
Vermont's Anthony Lamb is among several players from one-bid conferences capable of

Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Bowling Green for the Mid-American Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 87-73. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Bowling Green's Antwon Lillard (11) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons 3/14/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 09:55 PM EDT

Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Buffalo forward Montell McRae (1) drives against Bowling Green forward Jeffrey Uju (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
No. 19 Buffalo beats Bowling Green in regular-season finale

By John Wawrow Mar. 08, 2019 08:19 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Nick Perkins recalled arriving at Buffalo as what he referred to

Buffalo guard Dontay Caruthers (22) goes up against Bowling Green guard Justin Yurner (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bowling Green Falcons at Buffalo Bulls 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 06:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 5, 2019, file photo, Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio in Athens, Ohio. On Friday, Massinburg will join four fellow seniors in playing their final home game, while appreciating how he played a significant role in spending the past four years placing Buffalo firmly on the map. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Seniors play key role in putting No. 19 Buffalo on the map

By John Wawrow Mar. 07, 2019 04:59 PM EST
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Growing up in Dallas, CJ Massinburg never heard of Buffalo,

Buffalo guard CJ Massinburg, right, watches after a 3point shot attempt against Ohio guard Antonio Cowart Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 19 Buffalo captures MAC title with 82-79 win over Ohio

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 05, 2019 09:10 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — After Buffalo bombed Ohio with 3-pointers last month, the No. 19

Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas pulls in a rebound next to Buffalo forward Montel McRae during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/7/2019

Mar. 05, 2019 08:02 PM EST