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FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2021, file photo, Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) brings the ball downcourt against Mississippi State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. Pippen Jr. is a member of The Associated Press All-SEC team in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Alabama rolls into SEC tourney, Kentucky needs every win

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 09, 2021 05:08 PM EST

South Carolina's Trae Hannibal, center, has his shot blocked by Kentucky's Davion Mintz (10) and Olivier Sarr, top left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Mintz, Boston have 6 3s each as Kentucky cruises 92-64

Mar. 06, 2021 02:14 PM EST

South Carolina's Wildens Leveque, right, and Kentucky's Dontaie Allen (11) try to gain control of the ball as Keion Brooks Jr. looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats 3/6/2021

Mar. 06, 2021 12:26 PM EST

Shuler, Buffen lead Ole Miss over Kentucky 70-62

Mar. 02, 2021 11:49 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Devontae Shuler scored 17 points, KJ Buffen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Mississippi beat Kentucky 70-62 on Tuesday night. ...

Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson, top, shoots near Florida's Anthony Duruji during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Florida edges Kentucky 71-67 for series split

Feb. 27, 2021 07:01 PM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Louisville head coach Chris Mack directs his players on defense against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Louisville's Mack: 'Not a good look' going maskless in video

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 22, 2021 04:27 PM EST

Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. (12) looks to pass the ball against Kentucky's Devin Askew (2) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Pool Photo via AP)
Jackson, Kentucky win 3rd in row, top No. 19 Tennessee 70-55

By Al Lesar Feb. 20, 2021 04:17 PM EST

Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) grabs a rebound from Vanderbilt guard Maxwell Evans (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mintz, Toppin help Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 82-78

Feb. 17, 2021 09:44 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
New bloods Gonzaga, Villanova still thriving amid pandemic

By John Marshall Feb. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EST

Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr., left, shoots over Auburn's JT Thor (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Kentucky won 82-80. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky hangs on to snap four-game losing streak 82-80

Feb. 13, 2021 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2021, file photo, Gonzaga coach Mark Few huddles with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pacific in Stockton, Calif. Few isn't being asked questions about where his team should be seeded for next month's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Instead, the longtime coach is getting a different question with a little more than a month until Selection Sunday — does it make any sense for Gonzaga to compete in its conference tournament? (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Conference tournaments still on schedule despite concerns

By Joe Reedy Feb. 11, 2021 03:15 PM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz hits a three point shot over Arkansas' Moses Moody (5) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Arkansas ends 8-game losing streak to Kentucky, 81-80

Feb. 10, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Kansas' record Top 25 run over; Michigan jumps to No. 3

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 12:05 PM EST

Tennessee's Jaden Springer, left, passes the ball away from Kentucky's Jacob Toppin (0) and Dontaie Allen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Johnson, Springer rally No. 11 Tennessee past Kentucky 82-71

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 06, 2021 10:34 PM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz, right, and Devin Askew, left, react after a foul called in the final minute of their 75-70 loss to Missouri in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 18 Missouri holds off second-half surge to beat Kentucky

By Briar Napier Feb. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) celebrates a score against Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
SEC eager to change perception league is down in stretch run

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2006, file photo, John Chaney poses for a photo in Philadelphia. Chaney, one of the nation’s leading basketball coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame career at Temple, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. He was 89. The university said he died after a short, unspecified illness. He celebrated his birthday last week. (Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach John Chaney

By The Associated Press Jan. 29, 2021 06:39 PM EST

FILE - Temple head coach John Chaney reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., in this Jan. 8, 2005, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.(AP Photo/Sara D. Davis, File)
John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski calls to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Bluebloods feeling black and blue as hoops hits homestretch

By Dave Skretta Jan. 29, 2021 03:05 PM EST