Sports transactions

Samford hires longtime prep basketball coach Bucky McMillan

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Samford has hired veteran high school coach Bucky McMillan to lead its basketball program. Athletic director Martin...

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2012, file photo, Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie celebrates with fans after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Gillispie was named head coach at Tarleton State, taking over a program making the transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. The move Monday, March 30, 3030, came two years after Gillispie had a successful kidney transplant, and eight years after his last Division I job. (Zach Long/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

Gillispie back in Division I close to home at Tarleton State

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 31, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

W. Illinois hires Rob Jeter as head men's basketball coach

Mar. 30, 2020 07:32 PM EDT
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Rob Jeter was hired on Monday as the head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois, after spending the last two seasons as an assistant...

Boston University's Trevor Zegras (13) celebrates his tying goal against Northeastern's Craig Pantano, left, during the third period of the Beanpot Tournament championship NCAA college hockey game in Boston, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ducks sign first-round pick Trevor Zegras to 3-year contract

By Joe Reedy Mar. 27, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, Mississippi head coach Andy Kennedy reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala. UAB has hired former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to lead its basketball program. The Blazers announced Kennedy's return to his alma mater on Friday, March 20, 2020. A two-time Southeastern Conference coach of the year and the Rebels' winningest coach, Kennedy remains the second-leading scorer in UAB program history.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

New UAB coach braces for 'most unusual' basketball season

Mar. 23, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

Southeast Missouri hires K-State's Korn as hoops coach

Mar. 23, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Southeast Missouri hired Kansas State assistant Brad Korn as its new basketball coach Monday. Korn had spent the...

Marquette men's basketball associate head coach Stan Johnson talks to players on the bench during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Carroll in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Loyola Marymount hired Stan Johnson as its basketball coach Friday, March 20, 2020. .(Dave Kallmann/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)

Stan Johnson hired as Loyola Marymount basketball coach

Mar. 20, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

UAB hires alumn Andy Kennedy as men's basketball coach

Mar. 20, 2020 12:01 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB has hired former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to lead its basketball program. The Blazers announced Kennedy's...

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach. Drew's hiring was announced...

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino appears during a news conference in New York. Hall of Famer Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Pitino coached at Louisville from 2001-17 before being fired in a pay-for-play scandal and had been coaching in Greece. He replaces Tim Cluess, who resigned Friday after 10 years and six NCAA Tournament appearances due to health concerns. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach

Mar. 14, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Illinois-Chicago coach Steve McClain reacts during in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northern Kentucky for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

UIC fires basketball coach Steve McClain after 5 seasons

Mar. 13, 2020 08:49 PM EDT

UNC Wilmington hires NC State assistant Siddle as coach

Mar. 13, 2020 06:09 PM EDT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — UNC Wilmington hired North Carolina State assistant coach Takayo Siddle as basketball coach Friday. Siddle replaces...

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Grand Canyon has fired Majerle after seven seasons. The school announced the former Phoenix Suns star's firing Thursday, March 12, 2020, hours after the Western Athletic Conference and NCAA tournament were canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 09:31 PM EDT

Western Michigan fires basketball coach Steve Hawkins

Mar. 11, 2020 07:39 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan fired basketball coach Steve Hawkins on Wednesday. Hawkins spent 17 seasons as head coach of the...