Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 30 points and Jacksonville State beat Georgia Tech 81-64 on Tuesday night in the NIT for coach Ray Harper's 600th career victory. Jacksonville State (23-12) earned its first NIT victory in program history. Pierre had five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Gamecocks (23-12).
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The Associated Press 2024-25 All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: Cooper Flagg, Duke, 6-9, 205, Freshman; Newport, Maine; 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists (61 of 61 first-place votes, 305 points* Johni Broome, Auburn, 6-10, 235, Fifth year; Plant City, Florida; 18.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists (61, 305* Braden Smith, Purdue, 6-0, 180, Junior; Westfield, Indiana; 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 8.7 assists (44, 268) Mark Sear
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Indiana hires Darian DeVries: What to know about Hoosiers’ new basketball coach
Indiana hires Darian DeVries: What to know about Hoosiers’ new basketball coach
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March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John’s back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival
Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved the best for last,” the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach pronounced, bringing a March Madness roar from thousands of St. John's fans hanging on his every word. In that merry moment of pride and joy, at the center of a nationally televised New York City coronation, it was almost easy to forget that five years ago Pitino was coaching in Greece — exiled from college athletics following multiple scandals at Louisville.
March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John’s back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival
Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship. “I saved the best for last,” the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach pronounced, bringing a March Madness roar from thousands of St. John's fans hanging on his every word. In that merry moment of pride and joy, at the center of a nationally televised New York City coronation, it was almost easy to forget that five years ago Pitino was coaching in Greece — exiled from college athletics following multiple scandals at Louisville.
Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach
Darian DeVries grew up in Iowa, an admirer of the Indiana Hoosiers. Just two days after his West Virginia team and the Hoosiers were both left out of the NCAA Tournament, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson announced he has hired the 49-year-old DeVries to replace Mike Woodson. DeVries is scheduled to be introduced at Wednesday morning news conference.
Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach
Darian DeVries grew up in Iowa, an admirer of the Indiana Hoosiers. Just two days after his West Virginia team and the Hoosiers were both left out of the NCAA Tournament, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson announced he has hired the 49-year-old DeVries to replace Mike Woodson. DeVries is scheduled to be introduced at Wednesday morning news conference.
Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new men’s basketball coach
Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new men's basketball coach.