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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2010 file photo, Tears fall down the cheeks of Jayson Williams as he is sentenced to five years in prison, Tuesday Feb. 23, 201,0 at State Superior Court in Somerville, N.J. The teenage daughters of former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams have denounced St. John’s University for its decision to induct their father into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Tryumph and Whizdom Williams both wrote open letters they sent Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, to The Associated Press, and also planned to send to St. John’s, that said the school should be ashamed for his induction into the class during Saturday’s homecoming weekend. (AP Photo/Matt Rainey, Pool, File)
Daughters of Jayson Williams denounce his St. John's HOF nod

By Dan Gelston Oct. 21, 2022 11:21 AM EDT

Maryland men's head coach Kevin Willard speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Maryland hoping Willard can return program to glory

By Noah Trister Oct. 19, 2022 05:05 PM EDT

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman, left, talks with coach Greg McDermott during the NCAA college basketball team's practice Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Scheierman is in his first year at Creighton after transferring from South Dakota State. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)
Creighton picked to win Big East for 1st time; Xavier 2nd

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 18, 2022 08:25 AM EDT

Butler's Jalen Thomas out indefinitely with heart issue

Oct. 10, 2022 02:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler forward-center Jalen Thomas will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Team officials said...

Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore set to have surgery on thumb

Oct. 08, 2022 01:15 AM EDT
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Villanova freshman forward Cam Whitmore is set to have surgery on his right thumb after injuring it in practice Wednesday. The...

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. ...

Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Neptune ready to keep Villanova elite as Wright's successor

By Dan Gelston Apr. 28, 2022 03:17 AM EDT

Jay Wright smiles while speaking at a news conference about his resignation as NCAA college basketball coach at Villanova, in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Wright cites lost 'edge' in surprise Villanova retirement

By Dan Gelston Apr. 22, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - Villanova coach Jay Wright celebrates after the NCAA men's college basketball tournament championship game against North Carolina, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74. Wright, who led the Wildcats to two national championships and four Final Fours, stunned college basketball with his resignation on Wednesday night, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over

By Dan Gelston Apr. 20, 2022 09:41 PM EDT

Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has resigned after 21 seasons, two national championships.

Apr. 20, 2022 09:28 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has resigned after 21 seasons, two national championships. ...

Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ex-Louisville interim coach Pegues hired on Butler's staff

Apr. 15, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Iowa State's Gabe Kalscheur stops LSU's Brandon Murray during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Georgetown lands ex-LSU guard Murray out of transfer portal

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 11, 2022 05:03 PM EDT