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Kansas State has its best ranking in 21 years after the Wildcats moved up to fourth in The Associated Press women's basketball poll on Monday. Kansas State is missing star center Ayoka Lee, who is out for a few weeks with an ankle injury. 6 Stanford, North Carolina State and UConn followed the Hawkeyes. HELLO AND GOODBYESyracuse (22), West Virginia (24) and Oregon State (25) entered the rankings this week while Iowa State, Marquette and UNLV dropped out. Florida State, which dropped eight spots to No.

Persons: Ayoka Lee, Dawn Staley's, Caitlin Clark, accidently, Clark, Tara VanDerveer, Duke men's, Mike Krzyzewski Organizations: Kansas State, Wildcats, Associated Press, Baylor . Kansas State, Gamecocks, Kentucky, LSU, UCLA, Colorado, Bruins, Buffaloes, USC, Iowa, Ohio State, Hawkeyes, Buckeyes, Stanford, North Carolina State, UConn, Oregon State, UNLV, Cardinal, ACC, Louisville, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Syracuse, AP, womens Locations: South Carolina, Texas, Utah, North Carolina, Syracuse, West Virginia, Iowa State, Marquette, State, Virginia

1 UConn with 2:43 left in the game that settled a fantastic Big East matchup, Tristen Newton scored 25 points and the Huskies held off persistent Villanova 66-65 at a packed Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. Cam Spencer had 14 points for the Huskies (17-2, 7-1 Big East), who are 2-0 since they were voted No. 1 the AP Top 25 in the regular season for the first time in 15 years. They’ve won seven straight games and won’t play against a ranked team -- as of this week’s poll -- until Feb. 17 against No. The Wildcats play Wednesday at St. John's.

Persons: — Alex Karaban, Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer, They’ve, Jay Wright, Tyler Burton, Newton, Justin Moore, Moore, TJ Bamba, Kyle Neptune, Saint Joseph’s, Dan Hurley, Donovan Clingan, Villanova's Mark Armstrong, Xavier, John's, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, UConn, Huskies, Villanova, Wells Fargo Center, Big East, Big, of Fame, Wildcats, NBA, North, NCAA, AP Locations: Wells, Florida, Marquette, That’s, Villanova, North Carolina, SportsBook, St

Once the Jayhawks got to the NCAA Tournament, Danny Manning carried them to their second national title. A two-time All-American, Manning led sixth-seeded Kansas on a romp through the NCAA Tournament on a team dubbed Danny and the Miracles. QUADRUPLE DOUBLEThe NCAA record book has an entry for most quadruple doubles. As a senior at UT-Martin, Hudson had 25 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals against Central Baptist on Nov. 13, 2007, for the only quadruple double in Division I history. At Davidson, Curry led the Wildcats on a memorable run all the way to the NCAA Tournament.

Persons: John Wooden, ”, Bill Walton, Wooden, “, Louis, Walton, ” Walton, Lew Alcindor, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, MARAVICH'S, Pete Maravich, Pete, Maravich, Bob Knight, Scott May, Kent Benson, Benson, DANNY, Danny Manning, Manning, Danny, Lester Hudson, Hudson, STEPH'S, Stephen Curry, Curry, HANK Loyola Marymount, Bo Kimble, Kimble, Wilt Chamberlain, Frank Selvy, Furman, Selvy, RUSS Bill Russell Organizations: UCLA, Bruins, Associated Press, Memphis State, LSU, Indiana, Hoosiers, Michigan, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Ohio State, Kansas, Jayhawks, NCAA, Oklahoma, UT, Martin, Central Baptist, Wildcats, Southern, Gonzaga, Georgetown, Wisconsin, West, New, New Mexico State, Lions, Newberry, NBA, Baltimore, San, Iowa, AP Locations: St, Kentucky, Kent, Kansas, Davidson, New Mexico, San Francisco

1 UCLA led by Lew Alcindor — later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — played No. There have been 43 games pitting the nation's top two teams, most recently Gonzaga's victory over UCLA on Nov. 23, 2021. John Shumate and Gary Brokaw led the way against mighty UCLA star Bill Walton, though he would get his revenge. DUKE 85, NORTH CAROLINA 84 — Feb. 9, 2012It would be a “great games” list without one matchup along Tobacco Road. ___For more on the 75th anniversary of the AP Top 25: https://apnews.com/the-ap-top-25-at-75___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 basketball polls throughout the season.

Persons: Lew Alcindor —, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar —, Elvin Hayes, Hayes, ” Hayes, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Bradley, Cazzie Russell, — Jan, Digger Phelps, John Shumate, Gary Brokaw, Bill Walton, Ralph Sampson, Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, Stacey Augmon, Jerry Tarkanian's, Nolan Richardson's, Walter McCarty, Jeff Brassow, Travis Ford, Austin Rivers, Tyler Zeller, Jan, Buddy Hield, Perry Ellis Organizations: Astrodome, UCLA, Houston, titans, Cougars, Bruins, Associated Press, Michigan State, Indiana State, NCAA, PRINCETON, Madison, Garden, Princeton, Tigers, Wolverines, NOTRE DAME, Fighting Irish, Pauley, CHAMINADE, Wayland Baptist, Cavaliers, UNLV, Razorbacks, KENTUCKY, LSU, Wildcats, DUKE, NORTH, Heels, Devils, Sooners, Kansas, Jayhawks, AP Locations: Texas, Kentucky, MICHIGAN, Michigan, VIRGINIA, Wayland, ARKANSAS, Arkansas, NORTH CAROLINA, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, Allen, Oklahoma

After making his free throw, Langston Love missed an open 3-pointer that would have given Baylor the lead. Perry was fouled after securing the rebound, and his two foul shots — after he missed one late in regulation — put the game away. Love had 15 points and Jalen Bridges scored 11 to lead the Bears, who were just 5 for 28 from beyond the arc. Jayden Nunn and Bridges scored on consecutive possessions, a rarity for the game, and Baylor strung together nine straight points to regain the lead. Kansas State plays Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

Persons: — Arthur Kaluma, Tylor Perry, RJ Jones, RayJ Dennis, Kaluma, Ja'Kobe Walter, Langston Love, Perry, —, Cam Carter, Love, Jalen Bridges, Walter, Carter, — Baylor, Jayden Nunn, Bridges, Nunn, ___ Organizations: Kansas State, Wildcats, Baylor, Bears, Texas Tech, NEXT Baylor, Texas, . Kansas State, Oklahoma State, AP Locations: Kan

SEATTLE (AP) — Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for championships. As the Huskies transition to the Big Ten and college football expands to a 12-team playoff, Fisch envisions a Washington program that’s perennially in the national mix. "Recruiting was first and foremost the number one consideration in who we were looking for.”At Washington, Fisch will immediately be tasked with putting his recruiting skills to use. “I loved my time at (Arizona),” Fisch said. ___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Persons: Jedd Fisch, “, ” Fisch, Kalen DeBoer, Nick Saban, DeBoer, Fisch, that’s, —, Troy Dannen, Michael Penix Jr, returners, decommitted, “ I’m, ”, Chris Petersen, Jimmy Lake, Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, Steve Spurrier, Brian Billick, Jim Harbaugh, “ He’s, ” Dannen, he’s, Dannen Organizations: SEATTLE, Huskies, Alabama, Big, SEC, Washington, Wildcats, Oklahoma, Alamo Bowl, ”, Heisman, NFL, —, University of Washington, AP Locations: Lake Washington, Seattle, Arizona, Washington, Alabama . Washington, Arizona’s, Alabama, DeBoer . Arizona

Each was a two-time pick as AP national player of the year and three-time AP first-team All-Americans, and combined to be named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player five times. 2 for every week of the 1956-57 season, then spent the next season inside the top 10. ELVIN HAYES, HoustonThe 6-9 center put up big numbers in a career that included being AP national player of the year over Alcindor in 1968. 2 all-time scorer helped the Cougars spend the 1966-67 season inside the top 10 and then stay at No. RALPH SAMPSON, VirginiaThe 7-4 center was a three-time AP national player of the year who singlehandedly made the Cavaliers a power in the early 1980s.

Persons: Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Bill Walton, BILL RUSSELL, San Francisco Russell, WILT CHAMBERLAIN, ELVIN HAYES, DAN ISSEL, —, DAVID THOMPSON, “, LARRY, Magic Johnson, Bird's Sycamores, hasn't, RALPH SAMPSON, Virginia, PATRICK EWING, CHRISTIAN LAETTNER, Duke, Mike Krzyzewski, TYLER HANSBROUGH Organizations: Bruins, Associated Press, Dons, NCAA, Chamberlain's Jayhawks, OSCAR ROBERTSON, Cincinnati The Bearcats, Cincinnati, AP, Alcindor, Cougars, Wildcats, North Carolina State, Wolfpack, Indiana State, Michigan State, Cavaliers, Hoyas, Blue Devils Locations: WILT CHAMBERLAIN , Kansas, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Houston, DAN ISSEL , Kentucky, N.C, State, Indiana, RALPH SAMPSON , Virginia, Georgetown, TYLER HANSBROUGH , North Carolina

Iowa moved up to No. 3 behind top-ranked South Carolina in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after a chaotic week that saw half of the top 10 teams lose. The Bruins dropped from second to fifth and the Bears plummeted from fourth to 12th after losing to both Kansas and Iowa State. Caitlin Clark and Iowa moved up to second after routing then-No. West Virginia dropped out of the poll after losing to Iowa State.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, K, Tara VanDerveer, Duke men's, Mike Krzyzewski, VanDerveer, ___ Organizations: South Carolina, The Associated Press, Gamecocks, South, UCLA, Baylor, Bruins, Bears, Iowa State, The Cyclones, Indiana, State, Hawkeyes, The Buffaloes, USC, Kansas State, Wildcats, Stanford, UConn, Huskies, LSU, Auburn, K Stanford, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Florida State, Virginia Tech, AP Locations: Iowa, Colorado, Missouri, South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, N.C, West Virginia, Carolina

CHAOTICThe past week turned into a trap-filled slate for the AP Top 25 teams. But with 15 ranked teams losing last week, that insulated some teams from falling as much with everyone around them also stumbling. RISING AND SLIDINGTen teams moved up in this week's poll, with the Bears' jump of five spots marking the biggest of the week. 14 Illinois each fell four spots, while a total of nine teams slid from last week's poll. ___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season.

Persons: Gonzaga, Dan Hurley, ”, ZAGS, Mark Few's, Creighton, Butler, ___ Organizations: NCAA, Associated Press, Huskies, UConn, Purdue, Boilermakers, Nebraska, ” Purdue, UCF, North Carolina State, Atlantic Coast Conference, Syracuse, UNC, Baylor, Houston, Cougars, Duke, Wildcats, Bears, Utah State, Blue Devils, Oklahoma, TCU, Golden Eagles, Iowa State, Texas Tech, Rebels, Colorado State, San Diego State, Clemson, CONFERENCE, Southeastern Conference, Big, Big East, Coast, American Athletic Locations: Connecticut, Kansas, Santa Clara, Tennessee, Kentucky, Memphis, Wisconsin, Marquette, Arizona, Illinois, Houston, Dayton, Mississippi, San, Texas, Atlantic

Washington has targeted Arizona's Jedd Fisch and is negotiating a deal with him to succeed Kalen DeBoer as the next coach of the Huskies, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Arizona and Fisch were not making any public announcements yet. Less than a week after playing for the national championship, the Huskies moved quickly to fill the vacancy created when DeBoer left for Alabama. Arizona is moving to the Big 12 starting next season but is facing financial issues within its athletic department, and Fisch could see more stability at Washington. Fisch, 47, would be the fourth head coach at Washington since the 2019 season.

Persons: Kalen DeBoer, Fisch, DeBoer, Troy Dannen, Chris Petersen, Jimmy Lake, Nick Saban, Saban, Tim Booth Organizations: Washington, Huskies, Associated Press, ESPN, AP, Wildcats, Oklahoma, Alamo Bowl, Big, DeBoer, Michigan, NFL, Alabama, Crimson Tide Locations: Arizona, Alabama, Washington, Alamo Bowl . Arizona, Washington . Arizona, Fisch, Seattle

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaac Jones had 24 points and 13 rebounds and Washington State upset No. It was the second straight season the Cougars have beaten Arizona (12-4, 3-2) with the Wildcats ranked in the top 10. Washington State won 74-61 in Tucson last season when Arizona was No. Arizona’s Keshad Johnson banked in a 3-pointer with 16 seconds left to cut Washington State’s lead to 71-70. Washington State: At Stanford on Thursday night.

Persons: — Isaac Jones, Jones, Caleb Love’s, Love, Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, Myles Rice, –, Rice, ___ Organizations: Washington State, Southern, Cougars, Wildcats, Washington, Arizona, Stanford, McKale, . Washington State, Beasley, AP Locations: Arizona, Southern California, Tucson, Oregon

It is Arizona's turn to sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll. Arizona claimed 59 of 63 first-place votes to move up one spot, putting the Wildcats comfortably ahead of preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 since an eight-week stint that ended in January 2014 under former coach Sean Miller. In all, 14 teams climbed from last week's poll, including No. ___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season.

Persons: Tommy Lloyd's, Connecticut . Arizona hasn't, Sean Miller, Lloyd, “, ” Lloyd, Creighton, Duke, Tyrese Proctor, ___ Organizations: Press, Wildcats, Purdue, Northwestern, Jayhawks, NCAA, Connecticut ., Gonzaga, Colgate, Houston, Boilermakers, UConn, Baylor, North, Colorado State, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Marquette, Badgers, Clemson, San Diego, Villanova, Mississippi State, CONFERENCE, BYU, ACC, Big, Big East, West Conference, American Athletic, Sun Locations: Northwestern . Arizona, Kansas, Connecticut, Connecticut . Arizona, Northwestern, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Miami, Tennessee, Texas, San Diego State, Mississippi, Alabama, Coast

At the very end of another tiring duel with Zach Edey, the fifth-year guard was the last man standing — again. Buie scored seven of his 31 points in OT to help the Wildcats beat Edey and the top-ranked Boilermakers for the second straight season, winning 92-88 in the Big Ten opener for each school. Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20. Edey had 35 points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, but Purdue (7-1, 0-1) had trouble with Northwestern's guards all night. Fletcher Loyer scored 17 points for Purdue, and Braden Smith had 12 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

Persons: — Boo Buie, Zach Edey, —, Buie, “, ” Buie, Ty Berry, Ryan Langborg, Boo, Chris Collins, he's, ”, Edey, Ryan, Matt Painter, Blake Preston, Berry, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, ” Painter, “ You've, Luke Hunger's, ” Collins, ___ Organizations: Northwestern, Purdue, Wildcats, Edey, Boilermakers, Big, Welsh, ” Purdue, Camden, NEXT Purdue, Detroit Mercy, AP Locations: EVANSTON, Ill, Northwestern

They broke a record held by North Carolina, which had 23 consecutive double-digit wins over nonconference opponents in 2008 and 2009. UConn: The Huskies' nonconference schedule gets much tougher in the coming weeks with games against No. UConn shot 45.7% from the floor, but was just 4 of 28 from 3-point range (14.3%). UP NEXTNew Hampshire: The Wildcats continue a three-game swing through Connecticut with a game at Sacred Heart on Thursday. UConn: The Huskies travel to Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Jayhawks on Friday.

Persons: STORRS, —, “, ”, Dan Hurley, Donovan Clingan, Cam Spencer, Tristen Newton, Samson Johnson, Jaxson Baker, Ahmad Robinson, Clarence Daniels, Spencer, Baker, Clingan, Nathan Davis, Gonzaga, ” Clingan, ___ Organizations: New Hampshire, Huskies haven't, Big, New, New Mexico State, Huskies, Newtown, Connecticut, Rutgers, UConn, Wildcats, UConn outrebounded New, NEXT, Jayhawks, AP Locations: Conn, New, New Mexico, North Carolina, Lawrence , Kansas, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Hampshire, Kansas, Carolina, UConn outrebounded New Hampshire

Purdue is back atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll, right where it spent so much of last season. 15 after getting walloped by Colorado State in the Hall of Fame Classic championship game. IN AND OUTVillanova, BYU and Colorado State not only entered the poll but jumped right into the top 20. ON THE DOORSTEPMemphis, San Diego State, Colorado, Ohio State and TCU received the most votes among those outside the poll. ___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season.

Persons: Matt Painter, ”, Marquette, Allen, Houston, Duke, “ I've, Rick Barnes, “ I’ve, ” Gonzaga, Creighton, James Madison, Bryant, Butler, ___ Organizations: Purdue, Press, Boilermakers, Maui Invitational, Gonzaga, Marquette —, ” Purdue, Marquette, Tennessee, UConn, Huskies, Allen Fieldhouse, Miami, Baylor, ” Volunteers, Florida Atlantic, ESPN, Aggies, Colorado State, of Fame, Villanova, BYU, Rams, Mississippi State, FAU, Owls, Virginia Tech, Loyola Chicago, Hall of Fame, Mobile Center, Baylor Scheierman, Wildcats, Cougars, USC, Memphis, San Diego State , Colorado , Ohio State, TCU, Princeton, Tigers, CONFERENCE, SEC, Big Locations: Gonzaga , Tennessee, Kansas, Maui, Arizona, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, James Madison , Alabama , Illinois, Oklahoma, Kissimmee , Florida, Kansas City , Missouri, Illinois, Colorado , Michigan State , Arkansas, Virginia, San Diego State , Colorado ,

The time for upsets have come and gone with little chaos in college football and not much movement in the AP Top 25 for much of the season. Political Cartoons View All 1265 ImagesLast year the Top 25 teams heading into championship weekend had lost 59 games. Maybe a little, but Reality Check will always find places to ponder the rankings. 9 Missouri (10-2)Next: TBDReality check: Tigers have the SEC's leading rusher in RB Cody Schrader, a former D-II transfer and walk-on, and third-leading receiver in Luther Burden III, a former five-star recruit. 23 Toledo (11-1)Next: vs. Miami, Ohio, MAC championship, SaturdayReality check: The MAC championship used to routinely produce drama with coaches who might be leaving for bigger jobs.

Persons: Zak Zinter, —, QB Tate, Trey Benson, Jonathon Brooks, Cody Schrader, Luther Burden III, Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss, Billy Bowman Jr, Harold Perkins Jr, didn't, Jedd, Ollie Gordon II, Dave Doeren, LB Payton Wilson, Uiagalelei's, Jason, James Madison, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, AP, SEC, Bulldogs, Big Ten, Washington, TCU, Florida State, Louisville, ACC, Ohio, doesn't, Oklahoma State, Big, Jaydon, Texas Tech, Auburn, Penn State, Nittany Lions, LSU, Wildcats, Cardinals, Orange, CFP, Notre Dame, Notre, Irish, Tulane, SMU, AAC, Cowboys, BYU, Heisman, Liberty, New, New Mexico State, Flames, North, North Carolina State, Wolfpack, Oregon State, Clemson, Beavers, Oregon, MAC Locations: Georgia, Washington , Florida State and Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Michigan, Iowa, Oregon, Florida, Washington, . Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arizona, Tucson, Louisville, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon State, Toledo, Miami , Ohio

6 Oregon a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 31-7 victory Friday night over No. 15 Oregon State in the final scheduled matchup between the in-state rivals. 16 CFP), which is one of two teams not to leave the Pac-12, along with Washington State. Washington hosts Washington State on Saturday. Oregon: It was Oregon’s ninth straight win over Oregon State at Autzen.

Persons: — Bo Nix, Nix, Troy Franklin, DJ Uiagalelei, Bucky Irving, Silas Bolden, Camden Lewis, Jordan James, Jonathan Smith's, Smith, Scott Barnes, ”, Donna Moore, ___ Organizations: Oregon State, The Ducks, Washington, Football, Washington State, Big, Apple, Ducks, Beavers, The Huskies, Beavers . Washington, Oregon, Michigan State, Wednesday, . . Oregon, Wildcats, Arizona State, 127th, AP Locations: EUGENE, Oregon, Las Vegas, Washington State . Oregon, Washington, Corvallis . Oregon, Autzen, . ., . Arizona, Willamette Valley

Ohio State passed Michigan and moved up to No. Political Cartoons View All 1256 ImagesWashington won 22-20 on the road against Oregon State, which slipped five spots to No. POLL POINTSMichigan and Ohio State will be a matchup of top-five teams for the 13th time, the most of any rivalry. It was the fifth-longest active streak in the country behind Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Michigan. 2 Ohio State at No.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Quarterback Jordan Travis, James Madison, JMU, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Ohio State, Associated Press, Big, Florida State, Bulldogs, Wolverines, Maryland, Buckeyes, Washington, Oregon State, Huskies, College Football, FCS North Alabama, Louisville, Ohio, Sooners, Longhorns, Nebraska, Utes, Wildcats, Clemson, Rockets, Big West, Illinois, American Conference, Tulane, American Athletic Conference, Liberty, Conference USA, Sun, Appalachian State, SEC, ACC —, USA, AP Locations: Michigan, Washington, Florida, Florida State . Georgia, Southern California, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona . Utah, Georgia, Ohio State, North Carolina, Toledo, Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark struggled through a poor shooting performance and No. 2 Iowa failed to score in the last three minutes Thursday night, falling to Kansas State 65-58. They beat us in crunch time.”Lee made two free throws with 1:12 left to give Kansas State a 59-58 lead. And boy, as a coach, that's good to see.”Zyanna Walker added 12 points for Kansas State. With a chance to close out the game in the final seconds, Clark couldn’t come up with the big shots.

Persons: — Caitlin Clark, Clark, ” Clark, “, we're, I'm, Jeff Mittie, ” Mittie, Lisa Bluder, ”, Ayoka Lee, ” Bluder, ” Lee, Gabby Gregory, Jaelyn Glenn, ” Zyanna Walker, Molly Davis, —, Clark couldn’t, “ That's, Drake, ___ Organizations: IOWA CITY, Kansas State, Associated Press, Hawkeyes, NCAA, Kansas, Wildcats, Iowa, WIldcats, NEXT Kansas, Wisconsin, AP, womens Locations: IOWA CITY , Iowa, Iowa, ” Iowa, Kansas, . Iowa

Harris opened the decisive stretch with a 3-pointer and two foul shots. After Reed Sheppard missed a 3 with 6 seconds left, Jamari McDowell made two foul shots to help close it out for Kansas. Antonio Reeves scored 24 points for Kentucky, but he went 3 for 17 from 3-point range. Rob Dillingham, part of another stellar freshman class at Kentucky, scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half. The Jayhawks were staring at a double-digit halftime deficit before Dickinson hit two foul shots and a 3, making it 48-41 at the break.

Persons: Bill Self, Hunter Dickinson, ” Dickinson, Dickinson, ”, ” Dajuan Harris Jr, Kevin McCullar Jr, Harris, Reed Sheppard, Jamari McDowell, Antonio Reeves, Adou Thiero, ” Thiero, Rob Dillingham, John Calipari, Dillingham, Reeves, Chaminade, Stonehill Organizations: CHICAGO, —, Jayhawks, Wildcats, Kentucky, Miami, Midwest, United Center, NEXT Kansas, Maui Invitational, AP Locations: — Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas, . Kentucky, ” Kentucky, Chicago, Windy City

CHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern rewarded coach David Braun for a remarkable turnaround following Pat Fitzgerald's firing in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal by removing the “interim” label from his job title on Wednesday. “I am truly honored for the opportunity to continue leading Northwestern’s football program,” Braun said in a statement. “He’s never wavered,” said quarterback Ben Bryant, who led Northwestern to the 24-10 win over the Badgers. “Under his guidance, Northwestern’s football team has exceeded expectations on the field and excelled in the classroom. Fitzgerald, by far Northwestern's winningest coach, is suing his alma mater for $130 million, saying it wrongfully fired him.

Persons: — Northwestern, David Braun, Fitzgerald's, Braun, ” Braun, Fitzgerald, “ He’s, ”, Ben Bryant, Walter McCornack, Pappy Waldorf, “, Dave, Michael Schill, Jim Foster, Maggie Hickey, ArentFox Schiff Organizations: CHICAGO, Wildcats, North Dakota State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Badgers, Baseball, AP Locations: “

2 Purdue moved up a spot with two easy opening wins and received seven first-place votes. 24 James Madison moved into the poll for the first time ever after taking down Michigan State in overtime. 10 in the preseason poll after last year's surprising run to the Final Four. 25 Colorado in moving into the AP Top 25 this week. ___Get alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 basketball polls throughout the season.

Persons: Marquette, James Madison, Tommy Lloyd's, “, ” Lloyd, DUKES Mark Byington, James, Dukes, We’re, ”, Bickerstaff, Dusty May, Duke, Saint Mary's, ___ Organizations: Associated Press, Purdue, Arizona, Duke, Connecticut, Michigan State, Cameron Indoor, Wildcats, Princeton, Devils, Michigan, Dukes, AP, Spartans, OWLS Florida, The Owls, Loyola Chicago, ” Owls, Baylor, Buffaloes, Towson, Grambling State, San Diego, Aztecs, BYU, Weber State Locations: Kansas, Morgan, East Lansing, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, San Diego State

☆ Jimbo Fisher to reportedly receive record $77 million buyout after being relieved of head football coach duties
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The firing of Jimbo Fisher will reportedly cost Texas A&M University about $77 million to buy out his contract, according to multiple reports and the salary tracking website Spotrac, after the school relieved him of his duties as head football coach on Sunday. When Fisher was first named head football coach at Texas A&M in 2017, the university said he had agreed to a 10-year contract worth $75 million, adding no “state-appropriated funds” would be used toward his salary. The finances behind the decision to fire the coach are “monumental,” Ross Bjork, Texas A&M director of athletics, said during a Sunday evening news conference. “As the contract states, there is a buyout provision in coach Fisher’s contract and those details will be worked out,” Bjork said. He was hired in December 2017 after spending eight seasons as head coach at Florida State University, where he led the Seminoles to a national championship.

Persons: Jimbo Fisher, Fisher, ” Ross Bjork, ” Bjork Organizations: CNN, Texas, M University, Athletics, Man Foundation, Aggies, Southeastern Conference, Abilene Christian Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Aggie, Florida State University, Seminoles Locations: Texas, ” Ross Bjork , Texas

☆ Jimbo Fisher out as Texas A&M head football coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jimbo Fisher has been relieved of his head football coaching duties at Texas A&M University, the school announced Sunday. “We appreciate Coach Fisher’s time here at Texas A&M and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Bjork added. He was hired in December 2017 after spending eight seasons as head coach at Florida State University where he led the Seminoles to a national championship. When Fisher was first named head football coach at Texas A&M, the university said he had agreed to a 10-year contract worth $75 million, adding no “state-appropriated funds” would be used toward his salary. In 2021, Texas A&M extended Fisher’s contract for an additional four years through the 2031 season, giving him an annual salary of more than $9 million.

Persons: Jimbo Fisher, “, Mark, John, Sharp, ” Ross Bjork, ” Bjork, Fisher, Bjork Organizations: CNN, Texas, M University, Aggie, Florida State University, Seminoles, Aggies, Southeastern Conference, Abilene Christian Wildcats, LSU Tigers Locations: Texas, ” Ross Bjork , Texas

Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesPreseason Associated Press All-American Kyle Filipowski had 25 points to lead the Blue Devils (1-1), who never caught up after Johnson's late basket. But the Wildcats bullied the Blue Devils in the first half on the glass and led by eight at the break. Duke: The Blue Devils got a boost with the return of athletic wing Mark Mitchell from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the opener. But outside of Jeremy Roach (17 points), the Blue Devils got little offensive support for Filipowski. Duke: The Blue Devils get another marquee matchup against fourth-ranked Michigan State in the Champions Classic in Chicago on Tuesday.

Persons: — Keshad Johnson, Duke, Johnson, Caleb Love, Cameron Crazies ”, —, Love, Kyle Filipowski, Mike Krzyzewski, Mark Mitchell, Jeremy Roach, ___ Organizations: Wildcats, Duke, North, Blue Devils, Duke Hall of Fame, Arizona, Devils, Filipowski, Southern, Michigan State Locations: DURHAM, N.C, Arizona, North Carolina, midcourt, UP, Chicago

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