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UConn star Paige Bueckers working her way back from knee injury
Paige Bueckers tries to put the fear out of her mind. But it's there for the 2021 AP national player of the year as she attempts to return from injury.
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NCAA changes delay-of-game penalty in women’s basketball, adds rule on flopping
The NCAA is changing its penalty for delay-of-game violations in women's basketball and adding a new rule on flopping.
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UConn adds former Rutgers guard Cam Spencer from transfer portal
National champion UConn added some shooting depth to its roster Friday, announcing the signing of former Rutgers guard Cam Spencer.
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NCAA tweaks rules on block/charge calls in men’s basketball
The NCAA approved rule changes that require a defender to be in position to draw a charge at the time the offensive player plants a foot to go airborne.
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Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez resigns after winning CBI title
Ron Sanchez has resigned as head coach of the Charlotte 49ers.
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Marquette extends Shaka Smart’s contract through 2029-30 season
Shaka Smart received a contract extension after leading Marquette to its first outright regular-season championship and tournament title in the Big East.
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Purdue’s Edey returning to school at NBA draft deadline; Kentucky’s Tshiebwe stays in
Purdue’s Zach Edey decided it was the right call to go back to school instead of staying in the NBA draft. Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe is sticking with his pro pursuit.
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North Carolina transfer Caleb Love commits to Arizona
Caleb Love is now headed to Arizona.
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Biden celebrates LSU women’s and UConn men’s basketball teams at separate White House events
“Folks, we need to support women sports, not just during the championship run but during the entire year,” President Biden said.
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Marquette’s Prosper says he will stay in draft rather than returning to school
Olivier-Maxence Prosper announced he is keeping his name under NBA draft consideration rather than returning to Marquette.
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Kansas’ Kevin McCullar Jr. returning for last season of eligibility
Kevin McCullar Jr. will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely rounding out a roster that could make the Jayhawks the preseason No. 1.
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Clemson leading scorer Hall withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Tigers
Clemson leading scorer PJ Hall announced on social media Thursday he is returning to college after withdrawing from the NBA draft.
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George Washington adopts new name ‘Revolutionaries’ to replace ‘Colonials’
George Washington University’s sports teams will now be known as the Revolutionaries, the school announced.
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Ex-New Mexico State basketball player not facing charges in fatal shooting
Former New Mexico State basketball player Mike Peake will not face charges in a fatal shooting on a rival campus last year, according to authorities.
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Indiana brings back Calbert Cheaney as assistant coach
Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson hired Big Ten career scoring leader Calbert Cheaney as his new director of player development.
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Duke’s Krzyzewski, Dawkins make collegiate hall along with Carolina’s Hansbrough
Retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, Johnny Dawkins and Tyler Hansbrough are among the newest members at the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
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West Virginia’s Bob Huggins agrees to $1M pay cut, three-game suspension for homophobic slur
Bob Huggins agreed to a three-game suspension, $1 million salary reduction, and sensitivity training for using a homophobic slur during a radio interview.
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Son of NBA great Dennis Rodman transferring to USC, joining Bronny James
Southern California’s roster is getting more star-studded by the moment.
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Former Howard guard Elijah Hawkins transfers to Minnesota
Former Howard guard Eljiah Hawkins transferred to Minnesota with two seasons of eligibility left.
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Bob Huggins uses homophobic slur during radio show
West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins apologized after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
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Clemson adds Syracuse’s Joseph Girard III, 3 others
Clemson added four transfers including high-scoring, ex-Syracuse player Joseph Girard III to its roster for next season.
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Iowa, Iowa State announce investigations into athlete gambling
The University of Iowa announced that 26 athletes across five sports are suspected of wagering on sports in violation of NCAA rules.
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Bidens to host UConn, LSU at White House
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, plan to welcome the men's and women's NCAA basketball champions to the White House on Friday, May 26.
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LeBron James’ son Bronny commits to play basketball at USC
LeBron James' oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall.
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Aneesah Morrow moving from DePaul to national champ LSU
Second-team All-America forward Aneesah Morrow is joining national champion LSU, the school announced Friday.
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South Carolina adds JUCO player of year in Sakima Walker
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is adding junior college player of the year Sakima Walker to her roster.
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Calipari: NIL is not why you go to Kentucky
John Calipari talks with Dan Patrick about whether there was any doubt about coming back to Kentucky and how name, image and likeness fits into what the Wildcats are doing.
Northwestern rewards Chris Collins with 3-year contract extension
Northwestern rewarded coach Chris Collins for a bounce-back season and the school's second NCAA tournament appearance with a three-year contract extension through 2028.
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Jackson, Hurley celebrate UConn’s title at Citi Field
Four weeks after winning UConn's fifth NCAA men’s basketball championship, coach Dan Hurley and Andre Jackson Jr. got to celebrate the experience at Citi Field.
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Oregon State AD Scott Barnes hospitalized in stable condition
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes is in stable condition at a hospital after experiencing what the school called a medical event.
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New Mexico State gives AD extension despite hoops problems
New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia signed a five-year contract extension earlier this month despite a basketball program in chaos.
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Gonzaga adds Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike for next season
Gonzaga’s offseason roster rebuild continued Friday with the addition of former Creighton point guard Ryan Nembhard and Wyoming forward Graham Ike.
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Memphis signee Mikey Williams pleads not guilty to gun charges
Memphis signee Mikey Williams appeared via video conference for his arraignment on six felony charges of assault with a firearm.
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New Mexico State players file lawsuit alleging sexual assault
Two former New Mexico State players filed a lawsuit, alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that nothing was done about it.
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UCLA’s Adem Bona declares for NBA draft, won’t hire agent
Adem Bona became the fifth UCLA player to declare for the NBA draft, although the Pac-12 freshman of the year could still return to Westwood.
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New Mexico State star recruit joins mass exodus from program
New Mexico State's most highly touted recruit this decade has entered the transfer portal as part of a mass exodus from a program that was shut down in midseason in the wake of hazing allegations and a...
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Zach Edey declares for NBA draft with option to return to Purdue
National player of the year Zach Edey of Purdue has declared for the NBA, but will keep open the option of returning to school next season.
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Alabama hires Austin Claunch as assistant coach
Alabama coach Nate Oats hired Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch to fill one of his three vacancies on the bench.
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Creighton finds Nembhard’s replacement in Aggies’ Ashford
Utah State's Steven Ashworth has decided to transfer to Creighton less than two weeks after point guard Ryan Nembhard's surprising decision to leave the Bluejays.
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UConn guard Nahiem Alleyne transfers to St. John’s
UConn guard Nahiem Alleyne became the third player to leave the program this month after helping the Huskies win the NCAA Tournament.
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Adama Sanogo leaving UConn for NBA draft
UConn center Adama Sanogo announced he will leave the national champions and make himself eligible for the NBA draft.
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Amari Bailey leaving UCLA after 1 season to enter NBA draft
Amari Bailey joined the exodus of UCLA players to the NBA draft.
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Michigan State’s Tom Izzo says a few players could enter draft
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said “a bunch of guys" in college basketball are putting their names in the NBA draft.
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Iowa State rewards T.J. Otzelberger with extension through 2028-29
Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger received a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Cyclones through the 2028-29 season.
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South Carolina-Notre Dame to open women’s basketball season in Paris
South Carolina and Notre Dame will open the next women's college basketball season in Paris, the schools announced.
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Report: Big Ten taps ex-MLB exec Tony Petitti as commissioner
The Big Ten is hiring former Major League Baseball executive Tony Petitti to be its next commissioner, according to a report.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall returning for 5th season
Michigan State forward Malik Hall announced on social media he's returning for a fifth season.
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Cavinder twins say they’re leaving Miami after 1 season
For Haley and Hanna Cavinder, the Elite Eight apparently was enough and their time at Miami is over after one season.
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Tasha Butts hired as Georgetown’s women’s basketball coach
Longtime college assistant Tasha Butts was hired as the head coach of Georgetown’s women’s basketball team.
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Duke’s Kyle Filipowski to return for 2nd season with Blue Devils
Duke 7-footer Kyle Filipowski is returning to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season instead of testing the NBA draft waters.
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