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Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
Read full article: Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st timeUSC star JuJu Watkins and UConnโs Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest.
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
Read full article: South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA nextSouth Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll.
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.
No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women's basketball team
Read full article: No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women's basketball teamA northern Idaho prosecutor wonโt bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah womenโs basketball team while the team was in Idaho to attend the NCAA Tournament.
UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year
Read full article: UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last yearFirst-team Associated Press All-American RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility.
Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
Read full article: Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soonHailey Van Lith is focused on making the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer and not worried about where sheโll end up at college next year.
South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll to cap extraordinary seasonSouth Carolina, Iowa and UConn have finished atop the final AP Top 25 women's basketball poll of the season.
Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final Four
Read full article: Caitlin Clark thrilled by US national team training camp invite. If Iowa isn't in the Final FourCaitlin Clark has been invited to the USA Basketball national team training camp during the Final Four in Cleveland, contingent on Iowaโs season being over.
Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa survives to top West Virginia, 64-54
Read full article: Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa survives to top West Virginia, 64-54Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and No. 1 seed Iowa survived one of its worst offensive performances of the season to beat No. 8 seed West Virginia 64-54 on Monday night in a womenโs NCAA Tournament second-round game.
UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next
Read full article: UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St nextReigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA TournamentSouth Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25 womenโs basketball poll, a day after all four were chosen as the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament that begins later this week.
Duquesne earns first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years, beating VCU 57-51 in A-10 championship game
Read full article: Duquesne earns first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years, beating VCU 57-51 in A-10 championship gameDuquesne earned an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in 47 years, beating fifth-seeded seeded VCU 57-51 to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship.
Bad news for the bubble: NC State and Oregon swipe bids as wild tournament results continue
Read full article: Bad news for the bubble: NC State and Oregon swipe bids as wild tournament results continueConference tournament season took an even more chaotic turn โ and thatโs bad news for at least a couple teams on the bubble.
NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid
Read full article: NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bidNorth Carolina State is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after beating fourth-ranked North Carolina 84-76 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title game.
Bubble teams watc mid-major women's tournaments, hoping against upsets and potential loss of bids
Read full article: Bubble teams watc mid-major women's tournaments, hoping against upsets and potential loss of bidsWith most of the major conferences having their tournaments finished, there are a few anxious teams waiting to see if their names will be called for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday when the field is announced.
Women's basketball community sees new NCAA-ESPN deal as a first step with more work to be done
Read full article: Women's basketball community sees new NCAA-ESPN deal as a first step with more work to be doneMembers of the womenโs basketball community say the new NCAA eight-year deal with ESPN that will pour an estimated $65 million annually into the sport reflects the growth of the game.
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
Read full article: College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer ruleCollege athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now.
No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first time
Read full article: No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first timeKansas remained at No. 1 in the first Associated Press men's college basketball poll of the season.
The officiating in the title game between LSU and Iowa was below expectations, NCAA review finds
Read full article: The officiating in the title game between LSU and Iowa was below expectations, NCAA review findsAn NCAA review has concluded that the officiating in the national championship game between LSU and Iowa fell short of expectations.
Iowa aims for the women's basketball attendance record at Kinnick in preseason game with DePaul
Read full article: Iowa aims for the women's basketball attendance record at Kinnick in preseason game with DePaulIowa will attempt to set the all-time womenโs basketball attendance record when it hosts DePaul in an outdoor exhibition at 69,000-seat Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 15.
NCAA panel imposes a 3-game suspension for Memphis' Penny Hardaway for recruiting violations
Read full article: NCAA panel imposes a 3-game suspension for Memphis' Penny Hardaway for recruiting violationsAn NCAA infractions panel has imposed a three-game suspension for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway for recruiting violations tied to two in-home visits with a prospect two years ago.
New antitrust lawsuit against NCAA seeks millions in damages
Read full article: New antitrust lawsuit against NCAA seeks millions in damagesThe attorneys who beat the NCAA in the Supreme Court have filed a new class-action antitrust lawsuit against the association and the five wealthiest college sports conferences.
UConn's Hawkins bounces back from illness in Final Four win
Read full article: UConn's Hawkins bounces back from illness in Final Four winConnecticut guard Jordan Hawkins says he had no doubt he was going to play in Saturday night's 72-59 win against Miami in the Final Four despite battling a stomach illness.
UConn defeats Miami 72-59, advances to NCAA title game
Read full article: UConn defeats Miami 72-59, advances to NCAA title gameUConn doled out another drama-free basketball beatdown, getting 21 points and 10 rebounds from Adama Sanogo to dispatch Miami 72-59 and move one win from the schoolโs fifth national title.
Butlerโs buzzer-beater sends San Diego State to title game
Read full article: Butlerโs buzzer-beater sends San Diego State to title gameLamont Butler made a jumper at the buzzer, sending San Diego State to its first national championship game with a 72-71 win over fellow mid-major Florida Atlantic in the Final Four.
March Madness: Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four
Read full article: March Madness: Boston, South Carolina women reach Final FourAliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four.
Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight run
Read full article: Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight runTexas on Monday named Rodney Terry as full-time head basketball coach, removing the interim tag after he led the Longhorns to the Elite Eight following the midseason firing of Chris Beard.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993
Read full article: Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993Caitlin Clark put on a show with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help No. 2 seed Iowa beat fifth-seeded Louisville 97-83 and send the the Hawkeyes to their first women's Final Four in 30 years.
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
Read full article: Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final FourJordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four.
UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
Read full article: UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 yearsJordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, earning its first trip to the Final Four in nine years with an 82-54 blowout of Gonzaga.
South Carolina uses size to overpower UCLA in March Madness
Read full article: South Carolina uses size to overpower UCLA in March MadnessKamilla Cardoso had 10 points while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the womenโs NCAA Tournament.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Read full article: Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 winCreighton used its size, 3-point shooting and a swarming second-half defense to end the March Madness run of Princeton, beating the 15th-seeded Tigers 86-75 in the Sweet 16.
Clark's March Madness marches on, Iowa women beat Colorado
Read full article: Clark's March Madness marches on, Iowa women beat ColoradoCaitlin Clark scored 31 points and No. 2 seed Iowa shook disappointments the past two seasons and reached the Elite Eight of the womenโs NCAA Tournament with an 87-77 win over Colorado in the Seattle 4 Regional semifinals.
San Diego State ousts top seed Alabama from March Madness
Read full article: San Diego State ousts top seed Alabama from March MadnessDarrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.
March Madness: Morris, LSU women top Utah, into Elite Eight
Read full article: March Madness: Morris, LSU women top Utah, into Elite EightAlexis Morris hit two foul shots with 10 seconds to play as No. 3 seed LSU reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008, beating second-seeded Utah 66-63, Down 64-63, the Utes had a chance to back in front, but Jenna Johnson โ a near 75% foul shooter โ missed both attempts with 4.7 seconds to go.
Miami holds on to beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8
Read full article: Miami holds on to beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the programโs first trip to the NCAA Tournamentโs Elite Eight.
AP sources: Notre Dame closing deal with PSU's Shrewsberry
Read full article: AP sources: Notre Dame closing deal with PSU's ShrewsberryNotre Dame is finalizing a deal to make Penn Stateโs Micah Shrewsberry its new menโs basketball coach, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Florida Atlantic end's Fairleigh Dickinson run for Sweet 16
Read full article: Florida Atlantic end's Fairleigh Dickinson run for Sweet 16Johnell Davis scored 29 points, Alijah Martin added 14 and Florida Atlantic ended Fairleigh Dickinsonโs magical March by outlasting the No. 16 seed 78-70 in the NCAA Tournament.
KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting out
Read full article: KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting outKansasโ best two players were neutralized for long stretches, its point guard played on a sprained ankle in the second half, and the Jayhawks once again were without their Hall of Fame coach, Bill Self.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: 15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16Blake Peters made five 3-pointers in the second half and Princeton shocked another power conference team to reach the regional semifinals for the first time in 56 years by beating Missouri 78-63.
Florida Atlantic edges Memphis 66-65, picks up 1st March Madness win in school history
Read full article: Florida Atlantic edges Memphis 66-65, picks up 1st March Madness win in school historyNicholas Boyd drove to the basket through traffic and converted a floater with 2.5 seconds left to make history for Florida Atlantic.
San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
Read full article: Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March MadnessFairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense.
Sanogo, UConn send Pitino, Iona packing from March Madness
Read full article: Sanogo, UConn send Pitino, Iona packing from March MadnessAdama Sanogo scored 10 of his 28 points in the first five minutes of the second half as fourth-seeded UConn took control and beat Rick Pitinoโs Iona Gaels 87-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Pitt holds Iowa State to 22% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win
Read full article: Pitt holds Iowa State to 22% shooting in 59-41 1st-round winNelly Cummings scored 13 points and No. 11 seed Pittsburgh held sixth-seeded Iowa State to 23% shooting in a 59-41 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March Madness
Read full article: No. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March MadnessZia Cooke scored 11 points as No. 1 South Carolina moved five wins away from a perfect season after opening the women's NCAA Tournament with a 72-40 victory over No. 16 seed Norfolk State on Friday.
Nunge's block seals Xavier's win over Kennesaw St in NCAAs
Read full article: Nunge's block seals Xavier's win over Kennesaw St in NCAAsJack Nunge blocked Terrell Burdenโs driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw State to escape with a 72-67 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky
Read full article: Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern KentuckyWith All-American Marcus Sasser watching from the bench, top-seeded Houston shook off Northern Kentucky for a 63-52 win opening the NCAA Tournament, Chants of โNKU!โ.
New Mexico St report calls for strengthened culture, values
Read full article: New Mexico St report calls for strengthened culture, valuesAn independent law firm investigating a fatal shooting by a New Mexico State basketball player recommended the school enhance its weapons policy and โstrengthen a culture that encourages student-athletes to adhere to the integrity and values of NMSU at all times.โ.
Alabama, Miller face renewed questions about fatal shooting
Read full article: Alabama, Miller face renewed questions about fatal shootingAlabama and star freshman Brandon Miller faced a new round of questions about connections between Crimson Tide players and a fatal shooting after Thursday's victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
San Diego State tops Charleston 63-57 in NCAA tourney
Read full article: San Diego State tops Charleston 63-57 in NCAA tourneyMatt Bradley scored 17 points, including two free throws in the final minute, and No. 5 seed San Diego State held on to beat 12th-seeded College of Charleston 63-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Pegues' 3 gives No. 13 seed Furman 68-67 win over Virginia
Read full article: Pegues' 3 gives No. 13 seed Furman 68-67 win over VirginiaJP Pegues made a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining, and No. 13 seed Furman completed a rally from a 12-point second-half deficit to hand fourth-seeded Virginia another first-round NCAA Tournament loss, 68-67.