From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he’s authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.
Category: NCAA
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Embattled Fears draws Illini’s ire, shines in OT win
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.
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Bracketology watch guide: All eyes on Arizona-Kansas
The top overall seed is on the line and a new mid-major jockeys for at-large consideration on Monday night.
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Sources: Eyeing NCAA return, Bailey to visit GCU
Amari Bailey, who is seeking to become the first player to return to college basketball after playing in NBA games, has set up his first official recruiting visit to Grand Canyon University, sources told ESPN.
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UNC fined $50K after court storming vs. Duke
The ACC fined North Carolina $50,000 on Sunday, the result of the university violating “the league’s event security policy” at the end of a chaotic win over rival Duke a night earlier in Chapel Hill.
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Men’s Bubble Watch: Iowa’s inch to lock status, more results from a packed weekend
Iowa, USC pulled out wins but Ohio State, UCF, West Virginia, Tulsa have work to do after a mixed bubble Sunday.
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Mara joins short list of 7-footers with multiple 3s
Michigan 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara made the first two 3s of his collegiate career Sunday during an 82-61 victory over Ohio State. He is only the fourth Division I player at that height since 2002-03 to have at least two in a game.
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Oklahoma State fined over anti-Mormon chant
The Big 12 has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 over an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during the teams’ game on Wednesday.
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St. John’s tops UConn as Pitino ties No. 3 in wins
St. John’s landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies’ 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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Men’s Bubble Watch: Welcome to new locks Kentucky, NC State, Villanova, Saint Louis
The dust settles from a big Saturday, with some new locks, some promotions, some demotions.