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Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Auburn signs 5-star forward Yohan Traore

Apr. 15, 2022 01:44 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Five-star high school forward Yohan Traore is headed to Auburn. Auburn announced the signing of the former LSU verbal commitment on...

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) and forward Walker Kessler (13) react during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Texas A&M Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Auburn's Smith, a projected Top-5 pick, enters NBA draft

Apr. 05, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Auburn's Walker Kessler (13) scores during the first half of a college basketball game against Jacksonville State in the first round of the NCAA tournament against Jacksonville State, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn center Walker Kessler declares for NBA draft

Apr. 03, 2022 06:34 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) passes the ball against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Agbaji, Tshiebwe among 5 finalists for men's Wooden Award

Mar. 30, 2022 09:49 PM EDT

Duke forward Paolo Banchero celebrates after Duke defeated Arkansas in a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament in San Francisco, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NBA prospects get another college incentive with paid deals

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2022 02:24 PM EDT

Miami's Sam Waardenburg (21) blocks Auburn's Jabari Smith (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Larrañaga's scramble scheme leads Miami into Sweet 16

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 21, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) greets head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win against Michigan State following a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2022 03:46 AM EDT

Miami players hug during the second half of a college basketball game against Auburn in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami dominates No. 2 seed Auburn 79-61 to reach Sweet 16

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 20, 2022 10:36 PM EDT

Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga watches during the second half of a college basketball game against Southern California in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Auburn's NBA talent vs Miami's experience for Sweet 16 spot

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 19, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski yells during the first half of a college basketball game against the Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
NCAAs Day 2: You're going to miss Coach K when he's gone

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2022 03:11 AM EDT

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson, center, battles for a loose ball between Jacksonville State forward Kayne Henry, left, and guard Darian Adams during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Smith leads Auburn to 10th straight NCAA opening win, 80-61

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 18, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Pearl is the The Associated Press coach of the year in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman, File)
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl seeking another Final Four run

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 17, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after defeating North Carolina following an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Tshiebwe is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press player of the year in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022.(AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) gets past TCU guard Micah Peavy (0) to put up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 11, 2022. Kansas won 75-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big Ten lands three players on AP All-America first team

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self abnd guard Ochai Agbaji hug after their NCAA college basketball championship game against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, March 12, 2022. Kansas won 74-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas earns No. 1 seed in Midwest Region; Auburn gets No. 2

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2022 06:54 PM EDT

Gonzaga's Julian Strawther (0) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Saint Mary's at the West Coast Conference tournament Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Back to normal: Zags, Baylor join KU, Arizona as NCAA No. 1s

By Eddie Pells Mar. 13, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) and Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) go up for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tyrece Radford scored 19 points and Quenton Jackson made five throws in the final minute as Texas A&M beat fourth-ranked Auburn 67-62. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Surging Texas A&M stuns No. 4 Auburn 67-62 in SEC tourney

By Fred Goodall Mar. 11, 2022 02:56 PM EST

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) battles for a loose ball against LSU forward Tari Eason and forward Darius Days (4) during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, March 5, 2022. LSU won 80-77. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
NBA Prospect Watch: Eason is 6th Man like no others in SEC

By Mark Long Mar. 09, 2022 03:02 PM EST