San Diego coach Sam Scholl, who took over as interim coach toward the end of the 2017-18 season before being elevated to the permanent job, was fired by the school Sunday, sources told ESPN, after leading the Toreros to a 15-16 finish.… Continue Reading »
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Gators’ Johnson, out since ’20 collapse, gets start
Florida senior forward Keyontae Johnson, who hasn’t practiced or played since he collapsed and landed face-first on the court in December 2020, got the ceremonial start against No. 7 Kentucky, kissing the midcourt logo.… Continue Reading »
96 former Blue Devils attend Coach K home finale
Nearly 100 former Duke players, including Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, lined the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium to welcome Mike Krzyzewski for the final time Saturday night, as the Blue Devils ended the regular season with a loss to North Carolina.… Continue Reading »
Holmgren, Tshiebwe on men’s Wooden ballot
Gonzaga’s Drew Timme and Chet Holmgren, Auburn’s Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith and front-runner Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky are among the 15 finalists for the men’s Wooden Award.… Continue Reading »
Arizona’s McKale Center evacuated due to a fire
Fire alarms sounded Saturday at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona, after No. 2 Arizona’s 89-61 victory over California in Pac-12 play, and the building was evacuated as smoke billowed out of a vent near the rafters.… Continue Reading »
Champ Week: 2022 conference tournament brackets, dates, tickets punched
Here is a running tally of every automatic bid secured for the 2022 NCAA tournament.… Continue Reading »
Cameron Crazy: Coach K home finale a hot ticket
Tickets for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell game against North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday are fetching prices usually reserved for the Super Bowl.… Continue Reading »
FGCU fires Fly after 4 seasons as Eagles coach
Florida Gulf Coast fired men’s basketball coach Michael Fly on Saturday after four seasons. He was 55-59 in his four years but 21-11 this season.… Continue Reading »
Champ Week: Conference tournament brackets, dates, tickets punched
Here is a running tally of every automatic bid secured for the 2022 NCAA tournament.… Continue Reading »
The love and loss driving Coach K’s final season
As Mike Krzyzewski begins his final tournament run, the Duke legend carries with him the love and loss that made him who he is — and who he isn’t.… Continue Reading »