Illinois’ Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn’t talking to media
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Wrtier BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ season could have ended up a lot different.The Illini opened the season thriving behind Terrence Shannon Jr., who established himself as one of the premier scorers in the nation.And then they were thrust...
Transfer portal, NIL challenge teams to fill and maintain rosters, even as March Madness continues
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin wasn’t surprised when several players from his 2021 March Madness team eventually took their talents elsewhere, with a couple landing at Power Five programs.The...
Pat Kelsey is introduced as Louisville’s basketball coach, calling it ‘the ultimate job’
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville athletic director Josh Heird set a goal of hiring a coach who wanted the job so badly he would crawl to the campus to accept it.Pat Kelsey didn’t do that, but he demonstrated plenty of energy...
Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alabama’s mantra for this NCAA Tournament is next — as in the next play, next game, next everything. What’s next for the Crimson Tide is the second Elite Eight in school history.Grant Nelson converted a...
