Mavericks assistant coach Alex Jensen, a Utah native who helped lead the Utes to four NCAA tournament appearances as a player, has been hired as head coach of the men’s basketball team.… Continue Reading »
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L’ville’s Smith, ACC leader in 3s, exits with injury
Reyne Smith, who leads the ACC and is third nationally in 3-pointers made, left No. 14 Louisville’s game against Cal on Wednesday night with an apparent lower leg injury.… Continue Reading »
Men’s Bracketology: Auburn lost but stays No. 1 as Tennessee, Texas Tech drop
Another rare loss won’t erase all that the Tigers have accomplished this season. Meanwhile, Florida is back on the 1-line and Texas A&M rises to a 2-seed.… Continue Reading »
Is the national player of the year race between Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome over?
The national player of the year race might be close to over, but there are still cases to be made for (and against) Flagg and Broome, who are the front-runners.… Continue Reading »
Top HS hoops coach Boyle to leave Montverde
Legendary high school coach Kevin Boyle will depart Florida’s Montverde Academy for Spire Academy in Ohio at season’s end.… Continue Reading »
Conference tournaments top seeds have historically dominated — or not
No. 1 and 2 seeds have reigned in select conferences, while other tournaments have been wide open.… Continue Reading »
How Rick Pitino changed a culture, won the Big East and revitalized N.Y. college basketball
From a middling Big East team to its first outright title in 40 years, here’s how St. John’s has emerged as a contender.… Continue Reading »
St. John’s, Pitino sing sea shanty with Jimmy Fallon on ‘The Tonight Show’
Fallon and the Red Storm sang a parody of “Soon May The Wellerman Come” about their NCAA tourney hopes.… Continue Reading »
ACC, FSU, Clemson reach revenue settlement
The ACC’s board of directors has agreed to a new revenue distribution model and a reduced exit fee should any member choose to leave the conference before 2036, putting an end to ongoing litigation between the league, Florida State and Clemson.… Continue Reading »
Men’s basketball Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus what’s at stake this weekend
The Blue Devils supplant Auburn coming off the Tigers’ loss. See the final edition of our top 25 as the regular season wraps.… Continue Reading »