Big East
Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 10 Kansas, No. 23 Texas set for 2 ranked Big 12 matchups

By Aaron Beard Feb. 01, 2022 01:18 AM EST

Maryland Terrapins forward Qudus Wahab (33), left, defends as Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) attempts a dunk during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in College Park, Md. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP)
Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins 1/29/2022

Jan. 31, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Williams helps No. 10 UConn top Providence 69-61

Jan. 30, 2022 11:16 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — UConn head coach Geno Auriemma didn’t hide his displeasure after the 10th-ranked Huskies downed Providence 69-61 Sunday night. ...

Providence's Nate Watson (0) and Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Watson scores late, No. 17 Providence tops No. 22 Marquette

Jan. 30, 2022 03:29 PM EST

DePaul's Javan Johnson (1) shoots under pressure from Connecticut's Andre Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cole leads No. 20 UConn to 57-50 win over DePaul

By Casey Drottar Jan. 29, 2022 08:49 PM EST

Villanova guard Chris Arcidiacono, left, falls after being fouled by St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova uses early 3s to knock off St. John's 73-62

By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) plays against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 21 Xavier rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Creighton

By Eric Olson Jan. 29, 2022 04:38 PM EST

2019 Creighton alumnus Noah Larsen plays drums along with the Creighton Pep Band before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays 1/29/2022

Jan. 29, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Freshman Lewis scores 33, No. 22 Marquette beats Seton Hall

By Matt Sugam Jan. 26, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Providence Friars guard Jared Bynum (4) reacts after scoring a game winning three-point shot with 1.8 seconds left on the game clock during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Providence Friars at Xavier Musketeers 1/26/2022

Jan. 26, 2022 09:18 PM EST

Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 26, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Providence names Steven Napolillo its athletic director

Jan. 26, 2022 04:03 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence has named Steven Napolillo its next athletic director, the school's president, the Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, announced Wednesday. ...

Georgetown's Aminu Mohammed (0) drives to the basket as Providence's Justin Minaya (15) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
NBA Prospect Watch: Hoyas' Mohammed mix of power, potential

By Eric Olson Jan. 26, 2022 12:28 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo goes up for a basket as Georgetown's Ryan Mutombo (21) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Sanogo leads No. 20 UConn to 96-73 win over Georgetown

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 25, 2022 10:57 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova beats DePaul for 22nd straight time, 67-43

By Dan Gelston Jan. 25, 2022 09:09 PM EST

Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) shouts after forward Justin Lewis (10) hit a three point game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 22 Marquette showing toughness in Smart's debut season

By Steve Megargee Jan. 25, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) loses control of the ball between Xavier's Jack Nunge (24), Adam Kunkel (5) and Colby Jones after being fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Lewis paces Marquette to 75-64 win over No. 20 Xavier

By Jim Hoehn Jan. 23, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Providence center Nate Watson (0) shoots ahead of Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Watson's 18 points help No. 21 Providence past Butler 69-62

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 23, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Washington. Villanova won 85-74. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Gillespie scores 28, No. 11 Villanova beats Georgetown 85-74

By Bobby Bancroft Jan. 22, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott yells to his team as they play against St. John's during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Creighton coach tests positive, will miss DePaul game

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 01:53 PM EST