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NIL Summit generates predictions of more dramatic changes on college landscape
ATLANTA (AP) — Only days before a contingent of Southeastern Conference coaches and administrators will ask for federal help in regulating the expanding ability of college athletes to earn money while still in school, the second annual NIL Summit delivered predictions of more dramatic changes to...
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. His predecessor as national player of the year, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, is sticking with his pro pursuit. And Connecticut's reign as NCAA champion will begin with...
Jayhawks' Kevin McCullar Jr returning for last season of eligibility
Kevin McCullar Jr. said Wednesday that he will return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely rounding out a roster that could make the Jayhawks the preseason No. 1 next season. McCullar transferred from Texas Tech to Kansas for last season, when he started 33 of 34 games...
Son of NBA great Dennis Rodman transferring to USC, joining Bronny James
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California’s basketball roster is getting more star-studded by the moment. The Trojans had already landed Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Now, D.J. Rodman has announced on social media that he’s transferring to USC,...
AP source: K-State close to $44 million new deal for Klieman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The...
Edey declares for NBA draft with option to return to school
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — 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. The 7-foot-4 center, who led Purdue to a Big Ten regular-season title last season by averaging 22.3 points, 12.9...
Iowa St rewards Otzelberger with extension through 2028-29
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger has received a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Cyclones through the 2028-29 season. Athletic director Jamie Pollard announced the extension Monday, noting Otzelberger has led the team to the NCAA Tournament...
South Bend Washington trio tops Indiana girls all-state list
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — South Bend Washington teammates RaShunda Jones, Amiyah Reynolds and Kira Reynolds helped the Panthers make a seamless transition to Class 4A this season. After getting bumped up one class because of the IHSAA's success factor, the 2022 Class 3A state champs...
South Carolina's Cooke, Beal, Amihere enter WNBA draft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lost three more players Tuesday when Zia Cooke, Brea Beal and Laeticia Amihere joined three-time All-American Aliyah Boston in entering the WNBA draft. Cooke, Beal and Amihere announced their decisions on social media. All three could have...
Duke freshman Dereck Lively II says he'll enter NBA draft
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke big man Dereck Lively II is entering the NBA draft after one college season. Lively announced his decision in a social-media post Tuesday. The lean 7-foot-1 freshman averaged 5.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 34 games with 27 starts. But he...
