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Cameron Boozer second straight Duke freshman to win AP award

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for the Duke men's basketball team this season.

By AARON BEARD / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives during an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game against St. John's on March 27 in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg honored after Huskers break through

Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg was honored as The Associated Press men's college basketball coach of the year after a 28-win season and the program's first NCAA tournament victory.

By JOHN MARSHALL / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court after the fourth-seeded Cornhuskers held on to beat fifth-seeded Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA tournament March 21 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Illinois takes aim at UConn once more, this time in Final Four

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood doesn't need any reminders about what happened the past two times his team faced UConn.

By MICHAEL MAROT / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, center, fights for a loose ball with UConn's Malachi Smith, right, and Solo Ball during a nonconference matchup at New York's Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Arizona-Michigan showdown will leave one No. 1 seed standing

In a Final Four with two No. 1 seeds, only one will reach Monday night's title game.

By EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

Arizona men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a Final Four news conference Friday in Indianapolis, where the Wildcats will face fellow NCAA tournament regional No. 1 seed Michigan in a national semifinal Saturday night. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ reuniting for Final Four telecast Saturday night

The Michigan men's basketball program's famed "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

By The Associated Press April 3, 2026

From left, former Michigan basketball players Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson pose after the Wolverines hosted Big Ten border rival Ohio State for a regular-season game in Ann Arbor on Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens loss of funding

President Donald Trump tried to put some teeth into his latest attempt to save college sports.

By MARK LONG and EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in the coin toss before the start of the 126th Army-Navy college football game at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Alabama AD Greg Byrne says ‘ship has sailed’ on SEC football title game

Athletic director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to a 34-year tradition for the Southeastern Conference that was a pioneering move for college football when it debuted.

By MAURA CAREY / The Associated Press April 3, 2026

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton holds on to the ball as Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III works to bring him down during the SEC title game last Dec. 6 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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UTC grad Omar Wattad one win from NCAA Division II title as Lander coach

Even during his days as UTC guard, Omar Wattad had an eye on becoming a head coach. Now he's one win from adding a national championship to his resumé.

By Gene Henley April 2, 2026

Lander University photo / Lander University men's basketball coach Omar Wattad, a UTC grad who played for the Mocs his final two college seasons, has the Bearcats in the NCAA Division II national championship game in his sixth season with the program. Lander, located in Greenwood, S.C., will face Gannon University of Erie, Pa., for the title Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis.

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UTC running back Journey Wyche muscles up in bid for consistency

Journey Wyche could easily be considered one of the old heads among UTC's current running backs.