The Diamond Head Classic, an eight-team college basketball tournament that traditionally ended on Christmas Day, will not be played next season, ESPN Events said.… Continue Reading »
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Utes fire hoops coach Smith during fourth season
Utah has fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith, who has a 65-62 record in nearly four seasons but no NCAA tournament appearances.… Continue Reading »
Bracketology: Don’t bet against Tom Izzo in March
“Mr. March” is a real thing, particularly this year as previously under-the-radar Michigan State is now a 2-seed with real Final Four chances.… Continue Reading »
Auburn tops poll again; preseason No. 1 KU out
Auburn remained atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week on Monday, while preseason No. 1 Kansas dropped out of the men’s basketball poll for the first time in nearly four years, ending the Jayhawks’ ranked run at 80 consecutive weeks.… Continue Reading »
Georgia prevails after No. 3 Florida’s comeback
Georgia’s Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83 on Tuesday night.… Continue Reading »
Stanford AD Muir to step down after 13 years
Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir will step down from his position at the conclusion of this academic year, he announced Tuesday.… Continue Reading »
ASU leading scorer Freeman no longer with team
Arizona State’s leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with the program because of conduct detrimental to the team, a team spokesman confirmed Sunday.… Continue Reading »
IU Indy hoops team safe after bus catches fire
Members of the IU Indianapolis men’s basketball team are unhurt and back home after their bus caught fire on Interstate 275 on Sunday.… Continue Reading »
Stanford AD Muir expected to resign, sources say
Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir is expected to resign from his position, sources told ESPN, after 13 years at the school.… Continue Reading »
Arizona apologizes for fans’ chant aimed at BYU
Arizona has apologized for a derogatory chant aimed at BYU following the Cougars’ 96-95 upset of the No. 19 Wildcats.… Continue Reading »