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FILE - This is a Jan. 17, 2009, file photo showing Duke's Greg Paulus (3) reacting after a basket against Georgetown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. Niagara has removed the interim tag and named Greg Paulus the head coach of the men's basketball team. The promotion was announced Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, two weeks after Paulus was elevated from assistant to interim coach after Patrick Beilein suddenly resigned for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, FIle)
Niagara elevates Greg Paulus to lead men's basketball team

By John Wawrow Nov. 07, 2019 11:09 AM EST

Miami guard Harlond Beverly (5) shoots as Louisville center Steven Enoch (23) and forward Jordan Nwora (33) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Nwora scores 23 to lead No. 5 Louisville past Miami 87-74

By Steven Wine Nov. 05, 2019 08:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball practice in Louisville, Ky. Louisville is back in the national championship conversation after the basketball program was knocked on its heels amid the fallout of embarrassing scandals, including the school’s missteps that were discovered in a federal investigation into college basketball and escorts performing in players’ dorm. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
No. 5 Louisville rebounds after scandals, expectations soar

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 04, 2019 12:45 PM EST

FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file photo, Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) dunks against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The Associated Press 2019-20 preseason All-America team announced Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Guide to the 2019-20 college basketball season

By John Marshall Nov. 04, 2019 11:58 AM EST

File- This Feb. 24, 2019, file photo shows Xavier head coach Travis Steele, center right, directing his players during a time out in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Cincinnati. Steele made it through a rough first year as Xavier's coach, losing key players to graduation and injury. The Musketeers return their core players and are ranked No. 19 to start his second season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
A whole different starting point for No. 19 Xavier

By Joe Kay Oct. 25, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

Louisville coach Chris Mack answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
High expectations for No. 5 Louisville in Year 2 under Mack

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 23, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

In this Sept. 24, 2019, photo, Memphis center James Wiseman dunks as his teammates celebrate during an open practice for the NCAA college basketball team in front of the Rebounders Club in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman was selected as a member of The Associated Press preseason All-America team Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team

By John Marshall Oct. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

No. 1 Michigan State tops AP preseason men's basketball Top 25; Kentucky, Kansas, Duke and Louisville round out top five

Oct. 21, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — No. 1 Michigan State tops AP preseason men's basketball Top 25; Kentucky, Kansas, Duke and Louisville round out top five. ...

Mack: Louisville's Slazinski hospitalized with appendicitis

Oct. 16, 2019 03:48 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Chris Mack says forward Quinn Slazinski has been hospitalized with appendicitis that might require surgery. ...

UCLA starting rebuild under new coach Mick Cronin

By Beth Harris Oct. 10, 2019 09:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA faces a rebuilding year under Mick Cronin and the young Bruins are busy adjusting to their new coach's ways. Different drills,...

Duke picked to win ACC; Nwora voted preseason player of year

Oct. 10, 2019 04:06 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Duke is the preseason pick to win the Atlantic Coast Conference while Louisville forward Jordan Nwora is the league's preseason player of the...

Georgia Tech basketball players James Banks III answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC waits to see who steps into star spotlight

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2019 06:06 PM EDT

Miami coach Jim Larranaga answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
The Latest: Pay for play big topic at ACC media day

Oct. 08, 2019 10:45 AM EDT

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski listens to a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Krzyzewski says California law a needed conversation starter

By Steve Reed Oct. 08, 2019 10:16 AM EDT

Ex-Louisville players, NCAA settle suit over vacated title

Sep. 30, 2019 09:08 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A group of former Louisville men's basketball players have reached a confidential settlement of a lawsuit with the NCAA that did not restore...

Louisville forward Williams out 6-8 weeks with broken foot

Sep. 23, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville says forward Malik Williams will miss six to eight weeks with a broken right foot, leaving the Cardinals without their third...

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Louisville NCAA college basketball head coach Rick Pitino answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference media day in Charlotte, N.C. The University of Louisville Athletic Association and Rick Pitino have agreed to settle a federal lawsuit, with the former Cardinals men's basketball coach's changing his termination to a resignation. The settlement unanimously approved Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, by the ULAA states that Pitino has received compensation and the school agrees not to pursue further legal action. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, FIle)
Pitino settles with Louisville, ready for 'new chapter'

Sep. 18, 2019 09:49 AM EDT

Louisville to face 6 schools twice in ACC schedule

Sep. 12, 2019 10:56 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's Atlantic Coast Conference schedule will include two games each against Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, Pittsburgh...

NJ financier adviser praised at NCAA scandal sentencing

By Larry Neumeister Sep. 12, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey financial adviser was praised for his cooperation and a judge spared him from prison Thursday after he admitted his role in a college...

Adidas fixer gets year of probation in college hoops case

By Tom Hays Sep. 10, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Adidas consultant was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation after prosecutors credited him with helping secure convictions against an...