Kerry Blackshear Jr.
Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Lynn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Two Gators make 1st team on coaches' preseason all-SEC team

Nov. 04, 2019 03:23 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Florida teammates Kerry Blackshear and Andrew Nembhard

FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file photo, Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) dunks against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The Associated Press 2019-20 preseason All-America team announced Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Guide to the 2019-20 college basketball season

By John Marshall Nov. 04, 2019 11:58 AM EST
Virginia starred in the ultimate redemption story last season, rolling to a

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tip Ins: Blackshear Jr leads latest crop of impact transfers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2019 03:04 AM EDT
The days of roster building from the high school ranks are long over, and any

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Adding Blackshear makes No. 6 Florida a title contender

By Mark Long Oct. 24, 2019 11:31 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White was speaking at a booster club in

In this Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 photo, Virginia Tech's first year head coach Mike Young, center, directs players Wabissa Bede (3) and Isaiah Wilkins (1) during NCAA college basketball practice in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
New coach Young facing rebuilding job at Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
Mike Young's first victories as Virginia Tech's coach came before he coached his

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Stackhouse headlines 4 new SEC head coaches

Oct. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on Southeastern Conference men's basketball media

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New SEC faces get opportunity after offseason talent drain

By Steve Megargee Oct. 16, 2019 05:00 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — There will be plenty of new faces with an opportunity to make

Kentucky Wildcats are again preseason picks to win SEC

Oct. 15, 2019 01:02 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Kentucky is once again the favorite to win the Southeastern

Florida gives hoops coach Mike White raise, 2-year extension

Sep. 27, 2019 03:15 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has given basketball coach Mike White a raise and a

Florida lands ex-Cleveland State point guard Tyree Appleby

Jul. 16, 2019 09:19 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has landed a third transfer in the last three months

Florida forward Stokes transfers after Blackshear arrives

Jul. 03, 2019 09:21 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida power forward Isaiah Stokes, the younger brother of

Virginia Tech standout Blackshear transferring to Florida

By Mark Long Jun. 26, 2019 09:37 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. is

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White could barely field a team right now. White has a six-man roster heading into the offseason after three players finished their senior years and four others decided to transfer. The departures leave the Gators searching for help and counting on White’s best signing class in four years in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Duruji lands at Florida; Glover, Jitoboh join signing class

By Mark Long Apr. 17, 2019 08:15 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Louisiana Tech forward Anthony Duruji has officially

New Virginia Tech men's NCAA college basketball head coach Mike Young speaks at an introductory press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (Michael Shroyer/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Mike Young says coaching Virginia Tech 'dream come true'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Mike Young looked around Virginia Tech's Cassell Coliseum and

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson covers his face after the team's loss to Duke in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. Duke won 75-73. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Zion, Duke avoid upset, edge Virginia Tech 75-73 in NCAAs

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 30, 2019 12:18 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was nothing Zion Williamson could do but watch. Once again,

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 08:41 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson, center, smiles as he walks off stage with teammates Ty Outlaw, left, and Ahmed Hill, right, at the conclusion of a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Virginia Tech plays Duke in an East Regional semifinal game on Friday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Duke, Michigan State, relative newcomers left in East Region

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2019 05:35 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zion Williamson went to Duke for its winning history. Kerry

Virginia Tech guard Ty Outlaw looks to shoot during an NCAA men's college basketball practice in Washington, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Virginia Tech plays Duke in an East Regional semifinal game on Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hokies say Outlaw to play vs. Duke after marijuana arrest

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams clarified the circumstances

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede, right, shoots over Liberty guard Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz 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)
Virginia Tech beats Liberty to earn a 2nd trip to Sweet 16

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2019 09:28 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The final seconds ticked down and the celebration began for