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Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

By Dave Skretta Jul. 13, 2020 11:46 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from...

College coaches recommend required Black history courses

Jun. 22, 2020 12:47 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address racism and diversity recommended Monday that high...

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks to Jermaine Couisnard (5) and Alanzo Frink (20) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Martin is joining dozens of college basketball coaches in taking action on racism and diversity. The NABC announced Martin would chair a new committee designed to address issues of race and discrimination and not only within college sports. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

South Carolina's Martin to chair hoops committee on race

Jun. 04, 2020 02:32 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin will chair a new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address issues...

The Latest: Bowling Green saves baseball program after cut

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

South Carolina F A.J. Lawson declares for NBA draft

Apr. 26, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina leading scorer A.J. Lawson is entering the NBA draft for a second straight season. Gamecocks coach...

South Carolina guard Jair Bolden (52) defends Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

South Carolina guard Bolden leaving program for final season

Apr. 09, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2007, file photo, Kansas State forward Michael Beasley dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Sacramento State in Manhattan, Kan. Beasley led all Division I players in rebounding (12.4) and ranked third in scoring (26.2) to earn first-team AP All-America honors his lone season at Kansas State. His 28 double-doubles that season remain the most ever by a Division I freshman. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

AP top tourney one-and-done players led by Davis, 'Melo

By Steve Megargee Apr. 04, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Latest: USA Gymnastics to ask for Olympic postponement

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) celebrates after Tennessee defeated Kentucky 81-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Auburn fresh example for teams to win SEC tourney hard way

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 10, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr., left, drives against South Carolina guard Trae Hannibal in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vanderbilt tops South Carolina 83-74 behind Pippen in finale

By Chip Cirillo Mar. 07, 2020 04:28 PM EST

South Carolina's A.J. Lawson, right, drives against Vanderbilt's Maxwell Evans (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores 3/7/2020

Mar. 07, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Kotsar leads South Carolina over Mississippi State 83-71

By Dave Cloninger Mar. 03, 2020 08:45 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar scored 20 points on his Senior Night and pushed the Gamecocks to an 83-71 win over Mississippi State...

Lewis, Davis lead Alabama past South Carolina 90-86

By John Zenor Feb. 29, 2020 10:58 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Short-handed Alabama as usual leaned heavily on leading scorer Kira Lewis Jr., but he got plenty of help from freshman Javian Davis. ...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

No. 8 Kentucky hosts No. 15 Auburn, seeking share of SEC

By John Zenor Feb. 28, 2020 10:05 AM EST

Frink, South Carolina hold off Georgia in OT, 94-90

Feb. 26, 2020 09:37 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senior Maik Kotsar scored five points and drew the game-clinching charge in overtime on Wednesday as South Carolina...

LSU ends 2-game losing streak with 86-80 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 22, 2020 08:27 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a struggling stretch, LSU needed someone to step up. Darius Days was ready for the call. Days had 18 points...

Mississippi State holds South Carolina at bay 79-76

By Paul Jones Feb. 20, 2020 12:21 AM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Nick Weatherspoon had 18 points and D.J. Stewart scored 16 as Mississippi State held off South Carolina 79-76 on Wednesday. ...

Kotsar, South Carolina rally to beat Tennessee 63-61

By David Cloninger Feb. 15, 2020 08:55 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Maik Kotsar swished four free throws in the final 21 seconds to deliver an improbable 63-61 win over Tennessee on...