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High school star Edwards among South Carolina newbies seeking a place with defending national champs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards has started what might be her most challenging task yet — finding where the McDonald's All-American and third-rated prospect in the country fits in for defending national champion South Carolina. Edwards, at 6-foot-3, is considered the latest...
Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament is returning to Indianapolis for semifinals and title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The semifinals and championship game of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will return to Indianapolis in 2025, the NCAA announced Tuesday. The games will be played in Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler campus. The semifinals are March 31 and the title...
The NIT will hold the 2025 semifinals and championship in Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NIT will hold the semifinals and championship of its postseason tournament next spring in Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse for the second straight year. The 2025 semifinals will take place April 1, with the championship following two days later. Friday's...
Clemson gives men's basketball coach Brad Brownell new contract after run to Elite Eight
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson men's basketball coach Brad Brownell received a new, five-year contract worth $20 million after leading the Tigers to the Elite Eight this past season. A panel of the Clemson board of trustees approved Brownell's enhanced contract, along with new deals...
Pitt and basketball coach Jeff Capel agree to an extension through at least the 2029-30 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men's basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years...
Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — WNBA great Sue Bird has been honored with a signature Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday the collectible tribute doll was modeled for Bird, who is a "basketball legend who pioneered the way for growth in the women’s league with her record-breaking...
NCAA women's selection committee to reveal full seeding of tournament teams next season
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The NCAA women's selection committee will release the seeding for the entire tournament field for the first time next season. The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced the change on Friday after its summer meetings, meaning the full seed list...
George Mason gives basketball coach Tony Skinn a one-year contract extension
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — George Mason has signed basketball coach Tony Skinn to a one-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. Athletic director Marvin Lewis announced the deal Thursday. In his first season as coach, Skinn led the Patriots to 20 regular-season wins for the...
NCAA committee approves Indianapolis to host all 3 men's finals, NIT in 2026, adds metrics for 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis will host championships for all three NCAA divisions and the NIT in 2026, and the governing body’s men’s basketball committee has also approved including the Torvik and Wins Against Bubble rankings among metrics in evaluating teams for next year’s...
UConn, coach Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50 million deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season that makes him one of the nation's highest paid college coaches nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. ...
