Blowout loss ends UConn’s at-large hopes (AP)

For the fifth straight year, Connecticut left the Big East tournament without winning a game. And for the second time in the run, there won’t be an NCAA tournament bid to offset the hurt. St. John’s ran away from the Huskies 73-51 on Tuesday, extending their Big East tournament losing streak to six games and [...]

Spartans G Allen suspended indefinitely (AP)

Chris Allen has been indefinitely suspended from the Michigan State basketball team and will miss at least the team’s Big Ten tournament opener. Coach Tom Izzo told reporters Tuesday the guard was suspended for not meeting responsibilities to his teammates. Allen usually starts and is the fifth-leading scorer for the No.
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Big 12 looking to get 7 in NCAA tourney (AP)

Postseason conference tournaments offer one final chance to build the resume or make a miraculous run to the NCAA tournament. The Big 12 tournament will likely have a different kind of feel this year. Barring an unexpected champion or major meltdown, the tournament will likely be a four-day warmup for the seven teams expected to [...]

Lee let go as Louisiana-Lafayette coach (AP)

Louisiana-Lafayette is looking for a new coach. The university says it will not renew the expiring contract of Ragin’ Cajuns coach Robert Lee. The Cajuns had an overall record of 13-16 this season, losing to Louisiana-Monroe in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament. Lee has been with Louisiana-Lafayette for 14 years, including [...]

S. Florida wins to open Big East tourney (AP)

Dominique Jones had 20 points and nine rebounds, and South Florida beat DePaul 58-49 in the Big East tournament opener Tuesday for its fourth straight victory. Mike Mercer added 14 points for the ninth-seeded Bulls (20-11), who hope a strong showing this week could propel them into an NCAA tournament field already sure to be [...]

Georgia Tech waiting to review Hewitt (AP)

Georgia Tech athletic director Dan Radakovich says he will wait until the end of the season for “any discussion” on coach Paul Hewitt’s status. Georgia Tech finished a disappointing seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the regular season and plays North Carolina on Thursday night in the ACC tournament in Greensboro, N.C.
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Saint Mary’s rips Gonzaga for WCC title (AP)

Mickey McConnell matched his career high with 26 points, Ben Allen added a career-best 20 and Saint Mary’s upset No. 18 Gonzaga in an 81-62 victory Monday night in the West Coast Conference tournament title game. Jorden Page scored 11 points and Omar Samhan had nine points and seven rebounds for the Gaels (26-5), who [...]

Purdue F Hummel has successful surgery (AP)

Purdue forward Robbie Hummel had reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee on Monday. Purdue coach Matt Painter said Monday morning that the surgery would take place in Indianapolis and that the standard recovery time is four to six months. A school spokesman confirmed that the surgery was completed.
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Kansas back atop AP poll (AP)

Kansas is No. 1 — again. The Jayhawks (29-2), coming off their sixth straight Big 12 regular season title, moved back into the top spot in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll Monday. It is their 14th week at No. 1 this season, more than triple the total of the other three schools who have [...]

Purdue F Hummel set for knee surgery (AP)

Purdue forward Robbie Hummel has scheduled reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee. Purdue coach Matt Painter says Monday’s surgery was scheduled in Indianapolis and the standard recovery time is 4 to 6 months. Hummel was injured while driving to the basket on Feb. 24 against Minnesota.
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