Articles tagged as: college basketball
July 15, 2023
NCAA women's basketball committee discusses possible expansion of 68-team field, nothing imminent
The NCAA is exploring ways to promote the growth of women’s college basketball, including possible expansion of the 68-team tournament that determines the sport’s national champion each season.
Read MoreApril 21, 2022
March Madness leads to record wagering for a non-football month in Indiana
Bettors wagered $476.8 million in March, according to the latest report from the Indiana Gaming Commission. That led to a $32 million profit for sportsbooks and just over $3 million in state tax revenue.
Read MoreApril 8, 2022
Purdue trustees approve $6.7 million in Mackey renovations
Purdue's board of trustees announced Friday it has approved $6.7 million in renovations for Mackey Arena, work funded entirely by private donations and expected to begin after next season.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
Six March Madness Referees Removed Before First Games After One Positive COVID-19 Test
One of the six officials was reported to have tested positive, but the NCAA said in a statement that the other five interacted with the individual for a prolonged amount of time and must quarantine.
Read MoreApril 25, 2018
Commission Recommends Sweeping Reforms For College Basketball
The NCAA established the commission after an FBI investigation into college basketball, which resulted in several people being charged in a bribery and kickback scheme.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2018
Irish Dancing Back To Final Four After Beating Oregon
It's the sixth Final Four for Notre Dame since 2011 and old friend UConn awaits in the semis Friday night in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
NCAA Council Approves Moving Up Start Of Basketball Season
The Council also agreed to simplify practice starting dates by allowing the men's and women's teams to start at the same time.
Read MoreJune 15, 2017
NCAA Faults Louisville Basketball Program For Ethics And Oversight In Sex Scandal
Coach Rick Pitino's former director of basketball operations acted unethically "by arranging striptease dances and sex acts for prospects, student-athletes and others," the NCAA says.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2016
Morehead State Men's Basketball Coach Charged With Battery In Evansville
Two players told a Morehead State University police officer that they had been assaulted by coach Sean Woods during a game at the University of Evansville.
Read MoreJune 28, 2016
Pat Summitt, Legendary Tennessee Basketball Coach, Dies At 64
Summitt coached the University of Tennessee Lady Vols for nearly 40 seasons, winning eight national championships. She has the most wins by a Division I college basketball coach - men's or women's.
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