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Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Read full article: Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Read full article: Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConnKansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn.
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says 'I'm so happy to be back' to support Mark Pope
Read full article: Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says 'I'm so happy to be back' to support Mark PopeRick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window
Read full article: UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal windowTwo-time reigning national champion UConn is among the teams that have dramatically changed their rosters with transfers during college basketball's open portal window.
National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
Read full article: National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at KentuckyKoby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, has announced he will play his final season at Kentucky.
Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to replace John Calipari
Read full article: Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to replace John CalipariKentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a captain of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari.
BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan
Read full article: BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing RamadanBYU forward Aly Khalifa will play against Duquesne on Thursday without having any food or drink after sunrise as he observes Ramadan during the NCAA Tournament.
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62
Read full article: Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. 11 seed Bruins rally past Michigan State in the First Four, Juzang poured in 27 points against sixth-seeded BYU on Saturday night, carrying his team to a 73-62 victory and the second round of the East Region. This is the height of college basketball,” Juzang said, “and playing for the Bruins — I'm from Los Angeles. He's scouting Abilene Christian and he told me they would win,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. There's a number of things we can take from this game to get better,” BYU coach Mark Pope said.
BYU beats No. 18 San Diego St despite Mitchell's 35 points
Read full article: BYU beats No. 18 San Diego St despite Mitchell's 35 pointsSAN DIEGO – In a normal visit to San Diego State, the BYU Cougars would have to face a trash-talking student section and a sellout crowd of 12,414 at Viejas Arena. Alex Barcello scored 22 points and Brandon Averette hit a huge 3-pointer with 51 seconds left for BYU, which blew a 17-point lead before beating San Diego State 72-62 despite Matt Mitchell’s career-high 35 points. But BYU (7-2) regained control and handed San Diego State (5-1) its first loss. San Diego State: The Aztecs couldn’t handle BYU’s size early. San Diego State: Faces Saint Mary’s at Cal Poly SLO on Tuesday.
No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to be beat VTech 25-24
Read full article: No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to be beat VTech 25-24Miami quarterback D'Eriq King passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to beat Va. Tech 25-24
Read full article: No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to beat Va. Tech 25-24D’Eriq King threw for 255 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score, rallying the Hurricanes to a 25-24 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Miami announced it had 13 players unavailable before the game, including three starters and several offensive linemen. Hendon Hooker paced Virginia Tech, throwing for 201 yards and rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown. “I hurt for them,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said of his players. Virginia Tech: The Hokies travel to Pittsburgh — if the Panthers are ready to play.