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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, right, drives against Northwestern guard Veronica Burton (12) during an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Clark sets triple-double record, No. 25 Iowa routs Gophers

Jan. 21, 2022 10:26 AM EST

Marquette forward Justin Lewis (10) is embraced by guard Darryl Morsell (32) after their team defeated Villanova 57-54 in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Lewis' late 3 sends Marquette past No. 11 Villanova 57-54

By Dan Gelston Jan. 19, 2022 10:15 PM EST

Purdue's Jaden Ivey (23) drives the baseline as Penn State's Greg Lee (5) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
NBA Prospect Watch: Scouts love athleticism of Purdue's Ivey

By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2022 04:55 PM EST

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, right, drives past Oregon State guard Dexter Akanno during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 81-65. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA's Johnny Juzang raises NBA draft stock with NCAA run

By John Marshall Jan. 19, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) drives to the basket against Santa Clara forward Camaron Tongue (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga won 115-83. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Timme scores 32, leads No. 2 Gonzaga to rout of Santa Clara

By Joe Stiglich Jan. 15, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) shoots a free throw against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jabari Smith, transfers have No. 4 Auburn riding hot streak

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2022 01:56 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
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Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji lays the ball up against Iowa State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NBA Prospect Watch: Ochai Agbaji soaring after return to KU

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore, left, shoots against DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NBA Prospect Watch: St. John's Champagnie is do-it-all man

By Eric Olson Jan. 12, 2022 03:43 PM EST

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) tries to shoot as Georgia's Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) and Tyron McMillan (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe wants 'my name to be remembered forever'

By Mark Long Jan. 12, 2022 01:02 PM EST

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg watches from the sideline as the team plays against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Dec. 7, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg, in his third season, is 20-54 overall, 5-38 in the Big Ten and 1-27 in road games. His .270 winning percentage is the lowest through any Nebraska coach's first 74 games. The Huskers have lost 19 straight against ranked opponents under Hoiberg and a program-record 20 overall. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers still waiting for Hoiberg to produce turnaround

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2022 02:35 AM EST

Loyola center Jacob Hutson (22) shoots as San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Taylorsville, Utah. Struggling to find opponents amid the coronavirus chaos, San Francisco and Loyola Chicago decided to meet in the middle. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at San Francisco Dons 1/6/2022

Jan. 06, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Murray matched his career high with 35 points against Maryland and goes into the Hawkeyes' game at No. 23 Wisconsin on Thursday as the nation's leading scorer at 24.5 per game. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
National scoring leader Keegan Murray making name at Iowa

By John Bohnenkamp Jan. 05, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) dunk against Washington during a fast break in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Mathurin's draft stock rising in second year at Arizona

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2022 02:37 PM EST

Liberty guard Darius McGhee (2) passes against Northern Iowa during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Liberty Flames at Northern Iowa Panthers 12/22/2021

Dec. 22, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Syracuse center Frank Anselem (5) dunks over Georgetown forward Collin Holloway (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
George Washington Colonials at Georgetown Hoyas 12/9/2021

Dec. 11, 2021 01:02 PM EST

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) while dunking as Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4), guard Ricky Rubio (3) and guard Isaac Okoro look on in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves 12/10/2021

Dec. 10, 2021 10:36 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) drives to the basket against Rutgers guard Jalen Miller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper connects at buzzer, Rutgers shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) reacts after dunking against Eastern Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Mobley's 23 points lead No. 16 USC over E. Kentucky 80-68

By Beth Harris Dec. 08, 2021 12:02 AM EST

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a free-throw against Yale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 21 Auburn routs Yale; 5 Tigers score in double figures

Dec. 04, 2021 04:43 PM EST