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FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Oregon guard Will Richardson (0) lays in a basket against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon has been the Pac-12's gold standard, winning four regular-season and three conference tournament titles the past five years. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)

Loaded Pac-12 eyeing multiple bids to NCAA Tournament

by John Marshall Associated PressNovember 9, 2020

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Durham, N.C. The NCAA's announcement college basketball start date led to huge scramble as schools tried to fill out schedules altered by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

College hoops scheduling still chaotic as season approaches

by John Marshall Associated PressNovember 3, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2006, file photo, Arizona head coach Lute Olson, center, talks to his players, from left to right, Daniel Dillon, Jawann McClellan (5), Chase Budinger (34) and Ivan Radenovic during the second half of a college basketball game against Memphis in Tucson, Ariz. Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died at the age of 85. Olson’s family said he died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The family did not provide the...

Lute Olson, Basketball Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

by John Marshall Associated PressAugust 28, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, Southern Mississippi coach Jay Ladner argues a call with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. While the major sports are finding ways to return to competition, college basketball is in a holding pattern, much like college football. College basketball coaches do have an advantage over the football coaches while in limbo. Since their season starts later, they get a chance...

College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

by John Marshall Associated PressJuly 27, 2020

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) dunks as North Texas' Javion Hamlet (3) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press men's college basketball All-America team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Top Flyer: Dayton’s Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

by John Marshall Associated PressMarch 20, 2020

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) is fouled by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, left, during the second half of a Big 12 Conference game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday. Kansas defeated Kansas State 62-58 to remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll.

Kansas unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; Baylor down 2 spots to 4th

by John Marshall Associated PressMarch 2, 2020

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego Christian Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6

by John Marshall Associated PressJanuary 6, 2020

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert, left, shoots and is fouled by Eastern Washington forward Mason Peatling during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Gonzaga won 112-77. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga stays No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25; Oregon into top 5

by John Marshall Associated PressDecember 30, 2019

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) drives on Albion forward Quinton Armstrong during the second half of an NCAA college exhibition basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Guide to the 2019-20 college basketball season

by John Marshall Associated PressNovember 4, 2019