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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Providence head coach Ed Cooley reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in Providence, R.I. Providence President Rev. Brian Shanley announced Tuesday, May 21, 2019, that Cooley has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain with the Friars and withdrawn his name from consideration for the top job at Michigan. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Marquette Golden Eagles at Providence Friars 2/23/2019

May. 21, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 28, 2019 file photo, Michigan coach John Beilein shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Texas Tech in Anaheim, Calif. Cleveland has signed Beilein to a five-year contract, three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday, May 13. The deal came together quickly in the past 24 hours and was finalized Sunday after the Cavs had spent the weekend in Denver interviewing several NBA assistants. The people spoke to The AP condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
John Beilein brought success, pride to Michigan

By Noah Trister May. 13, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

AP Source: Michigan coach John Beilein taking Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching job

May. 13, 2019 10:33 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — AP Source: Michigan coach John Beilein taking Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching job . ...

Michigan says Jordan Poole staying in draft

Apr. 23, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan says guard Jordan Poole is staying in the NBA draft. The school announced earlier this month that Poole, Charles...

Bailey Kowalski cries as she speaks during a news conference in East Lansing, Mich., Thursday, April 11, 2019. The 22-year-old Michigan State University student is speaking publicly a year after suing the school, alleging that three former men's basketball players raped her in 2015 and that she was discouraged by counseling center staff from reporting what happened. (Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via AP)
Woman who alleged rape by ex-MSU players speaks publicly

By David Eggert Apr. 11, 2019 12:46 AM EDT

Texas Tech forward Deshawn Corprew, middle, reaches for a loose ball between Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, left, and guard Charles Matthews during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Michigan trio declaring for NBA draft, but can still return

Apr. 09, 2019 05:59 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Police: 23 arrests made after Michigan State Final Four loss

Apr. 07, 2019 02:29 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Firefighters responded to 10 small furniture fires and 23 people were arrested near Michigan State's campus after the Spartans lost 61-51...

Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) battles for a loose ball against Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Analysis: Texas Tech rides dominating defense to title game

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 11:35 PM EDT

Michigan State fans react at the end of a semifinal round game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan St endures more Final Four heartbreak vs Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench during the first half against Texas Tech in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mooney scores, Texas Tech clamps down in 61-51 win over MSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 06, 2019 11:14 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo directs his team during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michigan State, Texas Tech get ready for a Final Four grind

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State's Tom Izzo may have done best job of career

By Larry Lage Apr. 05, 2019 03:09 AM EDT

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid, left, guard Cassius Winston, forward Aaron Henry, forward Xavier Tillman and forward Kenny Goins walk to an NCAA men's college basketball individual news conferences in Washington, Saturday, March 30, 2019. Michigan State plays Duke in the East Regional final game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State's Winston has chance to join Magic and Mateen

By Larry Lage Apr. 03, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter dribbles past Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Although this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis this week possess that young NBA talent, including Virginia and Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP Analysis: Success in March tied to NBA-caliber talent

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Apr. 03, 2019 02:23 AM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 31, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo listens during an NCAA men's college basketball news conference in Washington, Saturday, March 30, 2019. Michigan State plays Duke in the East Regional final game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Duke vs. Michigan State is battle of NCAA Tournament titans

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 30, 2019 06:03 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, and Florida State guard PJ Savoy chase a loose ball during the second half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TIPPING OFF: First 2 Final 4 spots on the line

By John Marshall Mar. 30, 2019 03:06 AM EDT

LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Freshmen lead Michigan State past LSU and into Elite Eight

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 29, 2019 09:28 PM EDT