Nunge's block seals Xavier's win over Kennesaw St in NCAAs
Jack Nunge blocked Terrell Burdenโs driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw State to escape with a 72-67 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Former Arizona coach Miller not sanctioned in NCAA case
Former Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller escaped sanctions when a report from the Independent Accountability Resolution Process largely accepted the programโs self-imposed penalties stemming from a NCAA rules violations case that dates back to 2017.
Xavier rallies past Texas A&M for 1st NIT title since 1958
Jack Nunge made the go-ahead basket with 3.1 seconds left and Xavier won its first NIT championship in 64 years, rallying for a 73-72 victory over Texas A&M at Madison Square Garden.
AP source: Chattanoogaโs Paris to coach South Carolina
A person with direct knowledge of the decision says South Carolina and Chattanoogaโs Lamont Paris have reached a five-year deal for him to become the next menโs basketball coach.
Former Arizona coach Sean Miller returning to Xavier
Former Arizona coach Sean Miller returned to Xavier on Saturday, less than a year after the Wildcats fired him amid an ongoing NCAA investigation thatโs stretched nearly five years.
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Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban
Arizona coach Sean Miller reacts to a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 88-74. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)TUCSON, Ariz. โ The Arizona men's basketball program has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban related to its long-running NCAA rules infractions case. The postseason ban includes the Pac-12 tournament. โI understand and fully support the universityโs decision to self-impose a one-year postseason ban on our menโs basketball program,โ Miller said in a statement. Auburn also self-imposed a postseason ban in November.
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Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers
Forbes has five Division I transfers joining the program, with three added since he took over in April. Hes hoping the older players provide some stability amid these uncertain times for college athletics highlighting the enhanced value of transfers for the coaches who changed jobs after last season and are trying to build new programs. It remains unclear how many transfers will get a waiver to play right away or must sit out a year. It's why ACC Network analyst and former Notre Dame player Jordan Cornette pointed to more than talent and fit with a transfer's value. Coaches are barred from in-person activities such as traveling to meet a recruit or bringing one in for an official visit.