https://www.wfyi.org/tags/college-basketball college basketball en-US Copyright Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-03-31/zach-edey-tennessee-purdue-first-final-four-since-1980 Purdue big man Zach Edey went for a career-high 40 points along with 16 rebounds and one big block Sunday to muscle the Boilermakers into the program's first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 victory over Tennessee. Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-03-31/zach-edey-tennessee-purdue-first-final-four-since-1980 Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/arts-and-culture/2023-07-15/ncaa-womens-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. Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/arts-and-culture/2023-07-15/ncaa-womens-basketball-committee-discusses-possible-expansion-of-68-team-field-nothing-imminent Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-21/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. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-21/march-madness-leads-to-record-wagering-for-a-non-football-month-in-indiana Mitch Legan https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-04-08/purdue-trustees-approve-67-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. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-04-08/purdue-trustees-approve-67-million-in-mackey-renovations Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2021-03-16/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. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2021-03-16/six-march-madness-referees-removed-before-first-games-after-one-positive-covid-19-test Samantha Horton https://www.wfyi.org/education/2018-04-25/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. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2018-04-25/commission-recommends-sweeping-reforms-for-college-basketball Barbara Brosher https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2018-03-27/irish-ddancing-back-to-final-four-after-beating-oregon-84-74 It's the sixth Final Four for Notre Dame since 2011 and old friend UConn awaits in the semis Friday night in Columbus, Ohio. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2018-03-27/irish-ddancing-back-to-final-four-after-beating-oregon-84-74 Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2018-01-18/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. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2018-01-18/ncaa-council-approves-moving-up-start-of-basketball-season Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-06-15/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. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2017-06-15/ncaa-faults-louisville-basketball-program-for-ethics-and-oversight-in-sex-scandal NPR https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-12-14/morehead-state-mens-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. Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2016-12-14/morehead-state-mens-basketball-coach-charged-with-battery-in-evansville Associated Press