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FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey says he learned his philosophy of basketball while playing for the late Skip Prosser at Xavier in the 1990s. “He had a famous quote that he said all the time,” Kelsey recalled. “The older he got, the faster he wanted to play. I think that applies to me.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Winthrop Eagles at Duke Blue Devils 11/29/2019

Mar. 18, 2021 12:36 AM EDT

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana Snapshot: Butler's pitch to Hinkle changed sport

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Seton Hall guard Takal Molson, foreground, drives up court against St. John's guard Vince Cole (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
St. John's juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

DePaul AD Peevy understands eyes on him with coaching search

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 16, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy understands all eyes are on him. He's about to make his first major hire since he got...

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2018 file photo, Charleston coach Earl Grant calls out instructions during the team's NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Boston College has hired Earl Grant from the College of Charleston as its men's basketball coach. Grant replaces Jim Christian, who was fired with three weeks remaining in his seventh season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New BC coach Grant says style will be 'gritty, not pretty'

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 16, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - From left are file photos showing NCAA college basketball players Jared Butler, Baylor; Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois; Luka Garza, Iowa; Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State and Corey Kispert, Gonzaga. Butler, Dosunmu, Garza, Cunningham and Kispert were selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Marquette-Butler 1/18/2014

Mar. 15, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, right, talks to DePaul coach Dave Leitao after an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DePaul fires Leitao seeking spark for once-proud program

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 15, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Butler's Myles Tate (12) is carried to the bench by teammates after he was hurt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Butler guard needs offseason surgery after tearing ACL

Mar. 15, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard questions a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. Howard was later ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Even with Livers injured, Michigan earns No. 1 seed in East

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Georgetown's Qudus Wahab (34) protects the ball from Creighton's Denzel Mahoney (34) and Christian Bishop (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Ewing, Georgetown take Big East, NCAA bid with stunning rout

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 14, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) smiles as Connecticut players react after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. Creighton won 59-56. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 17 Creighton tops UConn 59-56 to reach Big East finals

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST

Baylor's Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big Sky - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big Sky - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Georgetown's Jahvon Blair (0) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball against Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown beats Seton Hall to reach Big East title game

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 12, 2021 09:02 PM EST

Georgetown's Dante Harris (2) drives past Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) and Tyrese Samuel (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 06:34 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) shoots from between DePaul's Pauly Paulicap (33) and Charlie Moore (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
UConn impressive in return to Big East Tourney beats DePaul

Mar. 12, 2021 05:06 AM EST

Wyoming guard Marcus Williams (1) drives as San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 01:29 AM EST

St. John's guard Rasheem Dunn (3) goes to the basket past Seton Hall guard Myles Cale during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. Seton Hall won 77-69. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Seton Hall Pirates at St. John's Red Storm 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:48 AM EST

Nevada guard Kane Milling (11) shoots as Boise State center Lukas Milner (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mountain West - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Colorado State Rams 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST