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Josh Eilert out as interim coach at West Virginia
West Virginia officially is looking for a new head coach after its season came to an end following the opening round of the Big 12 tournament....

Ole Miss extends Chris Beard after 20-win season
Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard agreed to a new contract on Wednesday, one day ahead of the Rebels' second-round game against Texas A&M in the Southeastern Conference tournament....

Reports: Louisville plans to fire coach Kenny Payne
Louisville plans to inform Kenny Payne that he will not return as the program's head coach, multiple media outlets reported....

Cincinnati looks to upend undermanned Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cincinnati overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit in its first-ever appearance in the Big 12 Conference tournament to claim a thrilling 90-85 victory over West Virginia on Tuesday....

Kings bid for season sweep of Lakers
One week after the Kings put on an offensive show against the Los Angeles Lakers, they will seek to try it again when the teams meet Wednesday night, this time at Sacramento....

Quinten Post, Boston College take aim at Clemson
WASHINGTON — Quinten Post will look to continue his strong play on Wednesday night when 11th-seeded Boston College challenges sixth-seeded Clemson in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament....

Grizzlies carry momentum into matchup with Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies haven't exactly been lighting it up lately, but they are trying to take advantage of a nice stretch on the schedule....

Pacers, Bulls meet up in key Eastern Conference matchup
Eastern Conference counterparts jockeying for postseason position meet on Wednesday in Indianapolis when the Indiana Pacers host the Chicago Bulls....

NC State steps up in class to face unified Syracuse
WASHINGTON — North Carolina State is still alive in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament after beating Louisville on Tuesday behind the stellar play of Casey Morsell....

NBA roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard's exit
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....

NBA roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard's exit
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....

Opening vs. Missouri, Georgia wants to 'make some noise' in SEC tourney
Georgia coach Mike White felt his program made progress in Year 2 of his regime....

Opening vs. Missouri, Georgia wants to 'make some noise' in SEC tourney
Georgia coach Mike White felt his program made progress in Year 2 of his regime....

Bay Area rivals clash in Pac-12 tourney opener
The Stanford-Cal rivalry will extend to the first round of the Pac-12 tournament at Las Vegas when the 10th-seeded Cardinal go against the seventh-seeded Golden Bears on Wednesday night....

Bay Area rivals clash in Pac-12 tourney opener
The Stanford-Cal rivalry will extend to the first round of the Pac-12 tournament at Las Vegas when the 10th-seeded Cardinal go against the seventh-seeded Golden Bears on Wednesday night....

Utah, Arizona State meet in matchup of skidding teams
It wouldn't be surprising if Utah and Arizona State are entering Wednesday's first-round matchup in the Pac-12 tournament thinking of what might have been....

Utah, Arizona State meet in matchup of skidding teams
It wouldn't be surprising if Utah and Arizona State are entering Wednesday's first-round matchup in the Pac-12 tournament thinking of what might have been....

Ailing Hawks open roadswing at Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks continue to fight through injuries as they enter Wednesday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers....

Ailing Hawks open roadswing at Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks continue to fight through injuries as they enter Wednesday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers....

Villanova opens Big East tourney vs. downtrodden Depaul
Villanova will look to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a victory over DePaul in the opening round of the Big East tournament Wednesday night in New York....