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Seton Hall men picked to win Big East, edging Villanova

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 10, 2019 08:31 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Myles Powell calls it an easy decision to return to Seton Hall and not turn pro. He wants to be the first person in his family to graduate college. ...

Bob Larrañaga, ex-St. John's basketball player, dies at 78

Oct. 07, 2019 03:25 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Larrañaga, a former St. John's basketball player and the older brother of Miami Hurricanes coach Jim Larrañaga, has died at 78. St....

DePaul, Leitao negotiating extension through 2023-24 season

Sep. 12, 2019 03:39 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul says it is negotiating a contract extension with men's basketball coach Dave Leitao through the 2023-24 season. Leitao was hired...

FILE - In this March 22, 2019, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright speaks during a news conference at the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament in Hartford, Conn. Villanova students are headed back to school this week _ while the Villanova men's basketball coach will be halfway around the world for the next month or so. It has been, and will continue being, a major schedule challenge for Wright as he's tasked with both helping USA Basketball win a gold medal while his college players are on campus getting ready to start their seasons. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
With Villanova and USA Basketball, Jay Wright on double-duty

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 19, 2019 12:42 PM EDT

Villanova to visit Southern California in hoops exhibition

Jul. 31, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California will host two-time national champion Villanova in an exhibition basketball game on Oct. 18 with proceeds benefiting the...

UConn will pay $17M to leave the AAC for Big East

Jul. 26, 2019 03:28 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has agreed to pay a $17 million exit fee to the American Athletic Conference, so the school can rejoin the Big...

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, DePaul coach Dave Leitao shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, in Chicago. The NCAA suspended men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao for the first three games of the regular season Tuesday, July 23, 2019, saying he should have done more to prevent recruiting violations by his staff. The NCAA also put the Big East program on three years of probation, issued a $5,000 fine and said an undetermined number of games will be vacated because DePaul put an ineligible player on the floor. An unidentified former associate head coach is also facing a three-year show cause order for his role in the violations. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, FIle)
The Latest: DePaul disappointed by NCAA punishment

Jul. 23, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, DePaul coach Dave Leitao shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, in Chicago. The NCAA suspended men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao for the first three games of the regular season Tuesday, July 23, 2019, saying he should have done more to prevent recruiting violations by his staff. The NCAA also put the Big East program on three years of probation, issued a $5,000 fine and said an undetermined number of games will be vacated because DePaul put an ineligible player on the floor. An unidentified former associate head coach is also facing a three-year show cause order for his role in the violations. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, FIle)
NCAA punishes DePaul for basketball recruiting violation

Jul. 23, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

Holy Cross hires Marquette assistant Nelson as head coach

Jul. 03, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Holy Cross has named Marquette assistant Brett Nelson its next head coach, replacing the retired Bill Carmody. Athletic...

University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley, left, University President Susan Herbst, third left, Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, fourth left, women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, fifth left, and Director of Athletics David Benedict, pose for photos during the announcement that the University of Connecticut is re-joining the Big East Conference, at New York's Madison Square Garden, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
'Welcome Home, UConn': Huskies rejoin Big East

By Doug Feinberg Jun. 27, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Connecticut linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) leads his team onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Temple in East Hartford, Conn. UConn football is on the road to independence and the American Athletic Conference is not feeling any pressure to replace the Huskies when they leave for the Big East. The University of Connecticut is set to announce later this week that it will be leaving the AAC and re-joining the Big East, which does not sponsor football, in 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
Temple at Connecticut 11/24/2018

Jun. 26, 2019 01:41 PM EDT

Seton Hall promotes AD Pat Lyons, searches for replacement

Jun. 10, 2019 02:19 PM EDT
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall athletic director Patrick Lyons has been promoted to executive vice president for operations and chief of staff, prompting a...

East Carolina's Alec Burleson pitches against Campbell in an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game in Greenville, N.C., Monday, June 3, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Michigan heating up at right time, moves to super regionals

By Eric Olson Jun. 04, 2019 12:23 AM EDT

Marquette star Hauser transferring to Virginia

May. 31, 2019 01:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Marquette star Sam Hauser is transferring to national champion Virginia. Coach Tony Bennett made the announcement Friday....

Joey Hauser transferring from Marquette to Michigan State

May. 28, 2019 07:04 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday....

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Providence head coach Ed Cooley reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in Providence, R.I. Providence President Rev. Brian Shanley announced Tuesday, May 21, 2019, that Cooley has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain with the Friars and withdrawn his name from consideration for the top job at Michigan. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Providence Friars 2/23/2019

May. 21, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

CBS Sports buys some Big East men's games from Fox Sports

May. 09, 2019 01:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East Conference has reached a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports to televise its men's college basketball games through the 2024-25 season....

Marquette, Wojciechowski agree to new 5-year contract

May. 07, 2019 11:26 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has announced a new five-year contract for coach Steve Wojciechowski that runs through the 2023-24 season. Wojciechowski led...

Valpo center Derrik Smits joins Butler as graduate transfer

May. 06, 2019 12:20 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Valparaiso center Derrik Smits will play his final college basketball season at Butler. The 7-foot-1 center will be eligible...

Former Kansas guard Charlie Moore transfers to DePaul

Apr. 23, 2019 04:40 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Kansas guard Charlie Moore is returning home to Chicago to play for DePaul. Coach Dave Leitao announced the move Tuesday, making...