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Baylor, Gonzaga players to get paid for promoting rematch

Aug. 25, 2022 03:59 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Baylor and Gonzaga will meet in a men's basketball game in South Dakota on Dec. 2 and organizers will pay players on both teams who agree to...

BYU forward Lohner transferring to Baylor in his home state

May. 02, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor, a return to his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Baylor coach...

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) drives against Norfolk State guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baylor starters Brown, Akinjo entering names into NBA draft

Mar. 30, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing calls out to the team after a shot clock violation during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall at the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. Seton Hall won 57-53. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
3 Georgetown men's basketball players enter transfer portal

Mar. 30, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

Baylor makes basketball staff changes after Tang to K-State

Mar. 29, 2022 09:59 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor basketball player Tweety Carter has been named the team's director of player development, a position that opened when Bears head...

FILE - Lisa Moeller takes a photo of the NCAA bracket for the NCAA college basketball tournament on the side of the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Wagering on all those parlays and longshots on the betting app — fun. Filling out a bracket and waiting for the upsets to begin — that’s why they call this March Madness. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Busted brackets mark another topsy-turvy NCAA tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 25, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud (25) shoots under pressure from West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) and guard Taz Sherman (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State hires Baylor assistant Jerome Tang as hoops coach

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots over Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat '21 champ Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 19, 2022 03:19 PM EDT

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) fouls North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during a shot attempt as Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) looks on in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina's Manek ejected for throwing elbow vs Baylor

Mar. 19, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) goes up for a shot as Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Baylor Bears 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

UCLA players, including guard Tyger Campbell (10) celebrate they beat Akron in a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. UCLA won 57-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
East Preview: Defending champ Baylor vs blue-blood Tar Heels

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 18, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

Saint Peter's forward Hassan Drame celebrates after grabbing a rebound during overtime in a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saint Peter's won 85-79. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on '21 champ Baylor

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) drives against Norfolk State guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Defending champ Baylor opens with 85-49 win over Norfolk St

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 17, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

South Dakota State's Baylor Scheierman (3) drives past Providence's Justin Minaya (15) during the first half of a college basketball game during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Providence Friars 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

Michigan's DeVante Jones, right, dribbles up the court as Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
March Madness tips off: Tourney gets rolling with 16 games

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2022 05:26 AM EDT

FILE -Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. First-year Marquette coach Shaka Smart is back in Texas, going into this NCAA Tournament without any underlying questions or pressure about his future. That is much different than last March, when Smart was still coaching the instate Longhorns. Only about a week after their third consecutive first-round NCAA loss, he left to take a new job in his home state of Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
East Preview: Smart back in Texas without future questions

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard (0) reacts after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament against Davidson, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Richmond's 6 graduate seniors get 2nd NCAA Tournament chance

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, right, dribbles up the court past Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Nembhard orchestrates Gonzaga's run to No. 1 NCAA seed

By John Marshall Mar. 16, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, blocks a shot by Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

By Larry Lage Mar. 16, 2022 04:53 AM EDT