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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Kawhi and Popovich reunited? Leonard wants to go to Olympics

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 07, 2021 02:52 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
New bloods Gonzaga, Villanova still thriving amid pandemic

By John Marshall Feb. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Villanova coach Jay Wright was set to return to practice Tuesday following his bout with COVID-19. Those plans are on hold after two players tested positive Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, and the Wildcats were forced to postpone their next three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
No. 3 Villanova gets back on the floor after COVID-19 pauses

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2021 02:43 AM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Indianapolis. Butler won 63-55. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 11:37 AM EST

FILE - At top, Creighton head coach Greg McDermott appears resigned during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in New York, in a March 1, 2020, file photo. At bottom, Creighton coach McDermott watches the game action against Xavier during an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., in a Dec. 23, 2020, file photo. College basketball coaches have eschewed the traditional game day attire of coats, ties and dress slacks in favor of polos, quarter-zips and warmup pants. The trend started over the summer with NBA coaches who went casual when the league re-started its season at Walt Disney World resort near Orlando. McDermott said he doesn't plan to dress up for games again. (AP Photo/File)
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend

By Eric Olson Jan. 13, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt in action during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:33 AM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Villanova coach Jay Wright was set to return to practice Tuesday following his bout with COVID-19. Those plans are on hold after two players tested positive Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, and the Wildcats were forced to postpone their next three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Villanova forced to postpone 3 games after positive tests

By Dan Gelston Jan. 04, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: ETSU men’s hoops pauses after positive test

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: 'Nova pauses hoops, coach Wright tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) tries to get a shot past Saint Joseph's Taylor Funk (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mask Up! Robinson-Earl shines with broken nose for Villanova

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Amari Wright (22) dribbles the ball against UConn during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Tuesday, Dec.15, 2020, in South Orange, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) and Butler's Bryce Nze (10) leap for the tip-off to start an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

By Dan Gelston Dec. 16, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Spectators wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus watch the Champions League group F soccer match between Zenit St.Petersburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
The Latest: Villanova-Virginia matchup at MSG canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 06:54 AM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Villanova coach Jay Wright talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Hartford, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Nova's Wright says bubble stay takes mental toll on players

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 02, 2020 02:24 AM EST

Cardboard cutouts fill the stands behind during an NCAA college basketball game between St. Francis and Virginia, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
College hoops back at MSG with Villanova-Virginia on Dec. 19

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 02, 2020 02:07 AM EST

Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots as Villanova's Caleb Daniels (14) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova 81-73 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 28, 2020 11:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020 file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in New York. The Villanova Wildcats are again the favorite to win the Big East and are No. 3 in The Associated Press' preseason 2020-21 college basketball poll. Wright’s Wildcats received 11 first-place votes in the AP poll. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Connecticut's James Bouknight, center, shoots between Memphis' Boogie Ellis, left, and Tyler Harris during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn. UConn returns to the Big East this season. “It’s definitely huge for me, because growing up wanting to play high-major college basketball, you just want to play against the best teams in the country," Bouknight said. "Not taking anything away from the AAC, but every night playing against the Villanovas of the world, the St. John’s of the world, it’s just like a dream come true.” (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 13, 2020 02:53 AM EST