Another week of upsets and close calls has us concerned for Kansas, Arizona and Duke. Plus, are Houston and Auburn hiding behind metrics?… Continue Reading »
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Tulane tops Memphis, celebrates signature win
Sion James had a season-high 22 points and Tulane outscored No. 10 Memphis 22-13 in the final nine minutes to edge the Tigers 81-79 on Sunday. It was the Green Wave’s first win over a top-10 team since Feb. 12, 1983.… Continue Reading »
Bracketology: Why isn’t UConn the No. 1 overall seed? Because, um, Purdue
The Boilermakers have a nation’s-best six Quad 1 wins, four of them in the top half of Q1, and scheduled only three Q4 wins.… Continue Reading »
Shannon cleared to rejoin Illini after TRO granted
A judge granted Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s request for a temporary restraining order Friday, allowing him to be reinstated weeks after being suspended following his December arrest on a rape charge for an alleged incident in Lawrence, Kansas.… Continue Reading »
UI cop knew of Shannon case months before ban
A UI detective knew of the sexual assault inquiry into Illini hoops player Terrence Shannon Jr. from Lawrence, Kansas, police three months before school officials say they had “actionable information” to suspend him, according to emails obtained by ESPN.… Continue Reading »
St. John’s coach Pitino expected back Saturday
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who missed the Red Storm’s loss Tuesday night due to a bout with COVID-19, is expected to return for Saturday’s matchup against No. 17 Marquette.… Continue Reading »
South Carolina’s Stute (shoulder) out 2-3 weeks
South Carolina’s top 3-point shooter, Myles Stute, will miss 2 to 3 weeks with a left shoulder strain suffered during the Gamecocks’ 74-69 loss to Georgia on Tuesday.… Continue Reading »
USF, down 20 in 2nd half, stuns No. 10 Memphis
South Florida became the first unranked team since February 2011 to rally from 20 points down to beat an AP top-10 opponent, stunning No. 10 Memphis 74-73.… Continue Reading »
Kentucky freshman Ivisic cleared to play by NCAA
International prospect Zvonimir Ivisic, a freshman for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been cleared to play by the NCAA after fighting for his eligibility the entire season.… Continue Reading »
Calipari reaches 400 victories with Kentucky
No. 8 Kentucky beat Mississippi State 90-77 on Wednesday night for John Calipari’s 400th victory with the Wildcats. He became the third fastest active coach to reach that milestone with a program.… Continue Reading »