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BYU coach Mark Pope in talks with Kentucky to succeed John Calipari, reports say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — BYU coach Mark Pope was negotiating with Kentucky to succeed John Calipari, multiple outlets reported Thursday night. Pope, who played for Kentucky's 1996 national championship team and was co-captain for two seasons, was close to finalizing a deal, CBS Sports...
Scott Drew staying as Baylor's coach after being mentioned as John Calipari's successor at Kentucky
WACO, Texas (AP) — Scott Drew will remain as Baylor's men's basketball coach, stating his desire to "bring more championships" to the program on social media after being linked to the Kentucky coaching vacancy following John Calipari's departure to Arkansas. Drew mentioned his...
John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — There were too many people for John Calipari to thank by name, and too many moments to single out from one of the most fulfilling chapters of his career. He used this moment to say goodbye. Calipari stepped down as Kentucky's men's basketball...
FAU hires Baylor associate head coach John Jakus as its coach, gives him 5-year deal
Florida Atlantic is hiring Baylor associate head coach John Jakus as its coach, a move that comes four days after Dusty May capped his six-year run with the Owls and took over at Michigan. Jakus and the school have agreed on a five-year contract. Financial terms were not immediately...
Grand Canyon is a program on the rise heading into March Madness matchup with Alabama
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Grand Canyon has been viewed for several years as a potential mid-major powerhouse. It has money, in part due to a strong donor base and an administration willing to invest. Its fans — the “Havocs” — are already well known and getting...
March Madness has Drew brothers' coaching patriarch jetting across the country
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former Valparaiso legend Homer Drew is racking up frequent flyer miles crossing the country to support his sons while they coach in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Scott and Bryce Drew are trying to lead their teams into the Sweet 16. Their...
No. 3 seed Baylor breezes past Colgate 92-67, wins 6th straight March Madness opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Bridges scored 23 points, Ja’Kobe Walter added 19 and third-seeded Baylor coasted past 14th-seeded Colgate 92-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Jayden Nunn added 15 points, going 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and RayJ Davis finished...
New Mexico Lobos eager to prove Mountain West's strength during March Madness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. feels the New Mexico Lobos are peaking at the right time. They dismiss the idea that the Mountain West Conference tournament champs face extra pressure to make a deep run to follow San Diego State's amazing run to the national championship...
March Madness notebook: State of Alabama gets relocated to the Pacific Northwest
UAB coach Andy Kennedy had a suggestion for the NCAA Tournament selection committee — look at a map. Three teams from Alabama were sent more than 2,000 miles from home for the first weekend of March Madness. The Blazers, a No. 12 seed, were joined by No. 4 seeds Auburn and Alabama...
Dennis, Bridges help No. 14 Baylor pull away from Cincy for 68-56 Big 12 tourney win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Baylor got to experience the downside of earning a double-bye in the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday night: a slow start when the Bears were finally able to step on the floor against Cincinnati for the quarterfinal round. The Bearcats experienced the downside...
