Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Atlanta Haw...

Dallas Mavericks center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110268" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110268">Dereck Lively II</a> returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks after missing most of the last three months with a right ankle stress fracture.Lively, who last played Jan. 14, will be restricted to 15 minutes of action, head coach Jason Kidd said.The 7-foot-1 Lively is averaging 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists on 70.1% shooting. He's also been vital to the Mavericks' defense with a career-best 1.7 blocks per game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 21-year-old is the latest player returning for the injury-riddled Mavs. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60087" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60087">Daniel Gafford</a> both returned recently after lengthy absences.The Mavericks are ninth in the Western Conference with a 37-39 record.

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 03: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on December 03, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Chris Beard is expected to sign a new six-year deal to remain the head coach at Ole Miss, sources...

Chris Beard is expected to sign a new six-year deal to remain the head coach at Ole Miss, sources told <a href="https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1907531282533556343">The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman</a>.Beard was connected to the job opening at Texas A&amp;M following Buzz Williams' departure for Maryland but chose to remain in Oxford, per <a href="https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1907522620813365285">Goodman</a>.The 52-year-old is set to receive a raise, more resources for staff, and a stronger NIL package with his new deal, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44508172/sources-chris-beard-stay-ole-miss-texas-link">ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Beard was the bench boss at Ole Miss over the last two seasons and led the Rebels to a 44-24 record across that time. He guided them to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament this season after they missed the tourney in 2024.Beard coached at McMurry, Angelo State, Little Rock, Texas Tech, and Texas before joining the Rebels in 2023. He went to five NCAA Division I Tournaments with those programs and was a runner-up in 2019 with the Red Raiders.Beard has won at least one game in all six of his March Madness appearances and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including Lone Star Coach of the Year (2015), Sun Belt Coach of the Year (2016), Big 12 Coach of the Year (2018, 2019), and AP National Coach of the Year (2019).

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Head coach Chris Beard of the Ole Miss Rebels reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the South Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Stephen Curry erupted for 52 points and 12 threes in the Golden State Warriors' 134-125 victory o...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> erupted for 52 points and 12 threes in the Golden State Warriors' 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.Curry also recorded 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in the win after posting 32 points and eight triples in the first half. The 11-time All-Star now holds the NBA record for the most games with 12-plus 3-pointers, boasting four such performances for his career, according to <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-12-threes-game-in-the-nba">Statmuse</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 37-year-old also joins Rick Barry and Anthony Davis as the only NBA players ever to put up a 50-10-5-5 stat line, per <a href="https://stathead.com/tiny/ro7BT">Stathead</a>."The guy is 37 years old," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44498876/stephen-curry-drops-52-warriors-win-wild-one-vs-grizzlies">ESPN</a>. "Just incredible. Fifty-two points with people draped all over him all game long. The conditioning, the skill, the audacity, the belief - it's just incredible to watch Steph at work."Curry hit his 10th three with more than nine minutes remaining in the third quarter, and it seemed he might have a chance at more milestones. His former teammate, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a>, holds the record for triples made in a single game, scoring 14 against the Chicago Bulls in 2018 while with the Warriors.However, Curry failed to reach the feat, going 1-of-4 on his attempts from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter."The first two threes of the fourth quarter, I definitely was thinking about Klay," Curry said, per <a href="https://x.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1907265288359522312">NBCS</a>. "This is as close as I've been with (that) amount of time left. But then after that, reality check. We gotta win the game, so you don't want to sabotage anything."Tuesday's production is the second time Curry has dropped 50-plus points this season following a 56-point outing in a win over the Orlando Magic on Feb. 27. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> had a triple-double Tuesday with 13 points, 10 boards, and 12 assists, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2809">Jimmy Butler</a> scored 27 points.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/62077" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/62077">Ja Morant</a> led the Grizzlies with 36 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Tuesday's win pushed the Warriors over Memphis for fifth in the West.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on April 01, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Duke's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162169" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162169">Cooper Flagg</a> and Auburn's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/87250" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/87250">Johni Broome</a> are among the five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award as the country's most outstanding men's basketball player of the season.Florida's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/96362" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/96362">Walter Clayton Jr.</a>, Alabama's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/93780" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/93780">Mark Sears</a>, and Purdue's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/102884" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/102884">Braden Smith</a> join the pair as Wooden Award finalists.Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft after earning ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year this campaign. He's averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while leading Duke to its first Final Four under Jon Scheyer.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 18-year-old also set the ACC freshman record for points in a game, erupting for 42 points in a win over Notre Dame in January.Broome dominated to start the season, lifting Auburn to the AP Poll's No. 1 spot for multiple weeks. He totaled 47 points and 30 rebounds across the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight as he led the Tigers to the Final Four and is averaging 18.7 points and 10.9 rebounds over the season.Clayton's averaging 18.1 points and 4.2 assists in 2024-25 to guide Florida to its first Final Four since 2014.Sears finished the season with 18.6 points per game but will be best remembered for his Sweet 16 performance when he recorded 30 points and splashed 10 threes.Smith became the leader at Purdue following <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121683" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121683">Zach Edey</a>'s departure to the NBA. His 8.7 assists per game this campaign rank second in the nation.The five finalists also received Wooden Award All-America team selections, along with Houston's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/84316" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/84316">L.J. Cryer</a>, Marquette's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/95710" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/95710">Kam Jones</a>, Creighton's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/85101" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/85101">Ryan Kalkbrenner</a>, Tennessee's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/87491" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/87491">Chaz Lanier</a>, and Wisconsin's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/76076" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/76076">John Tonje</a>.The winner of the Wooden Award will be announced on April 11 at a ceremony in Los Angeles.

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 4: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers boxes out against Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.

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Former New Mexico guard Donovan Dent will head to UCLA for his senior season, he told CBS Sports'...

Former New Mexico guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103690" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103690">Donovan Dent</a> will head to UCLA for his senior season, he told <a href="https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/1905787974408692149">CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein</a>.Dent was one of the top players in the transfer portal after finishing as the 12th-leading scorer in the country this season. The Mountain West Player of the Year averaged 20.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 40.9% from three across 35 games.New Mexico also lost head coach Richard Pitino to Xavier earlier in March. The departures come after the Lobos finished first in their conference and advanced to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>UCLA desperately lacked a scoring point guard and will replace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103249" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103249">Dylan Andrews</a>, who entered the portal, with Dent.The Bruins finished 23-11 overall this campaign, including 13-7 in Big Ten play. Tennessee eliminated UCLA in the second round of March Madness.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 23: Donovan Dent #2 of the New Mexico Lobos seen in action during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Maryland head coach Kevin Willard is unsure what will come next for him after his team was elimin...

Maryland head coach Kevin Willard is unsure what will come next for him after his team was eliminated from March Madness in the Sweet 16 by Florida on Thursday."I don't know what I'm doing, I'll just be honest with you," Willard said, according to <a href="https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1905447850189668834">The Field of 68</a>. "I haven't talked to my agent, I haven't talked to my wife. I made a promise to this team that I was gonna just focus on this team, and that's all I've done."Willard has been heavily linked to Villanova, as the program needs a new bench boss after firing Kyle Neptune March 15. However, Willard said has no idea if the Wildcats position is an option for him, per <a href="https://x.com/CBSSportsCBB/status/1905454485163417895">CBS Sports</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 49-year-old is concerned about who his superior could be next season if he chooses to stay at Maryland. Athletic director Damon Evans left for SMU last week."I don't know who my boss is gonna be. ... In today's day and age that worries me a little bit," Willard said.He continued, "This is gonna be a family decision. I love College Park, I love Maryland. When you're at this point in your career and you're looking at things, I have to take everything into consideration moving forward."Willard led the Terrapins to a 27-9 overall record this season and a 14-6 mark in Big Ten play.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Maryland Terrapins looks on against the Florida Gators uring the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Chase Center on March 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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Ohio State forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/104699" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/104699">Cotie McMahon</a> has entered the transfer portal, the school confirmed to <a href="https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44422013/ohio-state-cotie-mcmahon-enters-transfer-portal">ESPN's Alexa Philippou</a>.McMahon is a two-time All-Big Ten first-team selection, the 2023 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and an honorable mention for the All-America team.She led the Buckeyes in scoring this season with a career-high 16.5 points while shooting 37.4% from three. The 6-footer also averaged 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McMahon will have one year of eligibility remaining. Ohio State finished with a 26-7 record this season, including a 13-5 mark in the Big Ten. The program was upset on its home court in the second round of March Madness by Tennessee.McMahon contributed 17 points in what now looks to be her final game as a Buckeye.Ohio State will also lose <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/96884" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/96884">Taylor Thierry </a>and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/92299" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/92299">Ajae Petty</a>, as both starters have run out of collegiate eligibility.

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 23: Cotie McMahon #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks off of the court after being defeated by the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during a second round game of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Jerome Schottenstein Center on March 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Ohio State 82-67 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

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Colorado State is promoting assistant Ali Farokhmanesh to head coach, the school announced Wednes...

Colorado State is promoting assistant Ali Farokhmanesh to head coach, the school announced Wednesday.The 36-year-old will replace Niko Medved, who left to take over at Minnesota on Monday."I am thrilled that Ali will continue leading our men's basketball program, now as head coach," Colorado State athletics director John Weber said in a statement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Ali has a relentless attitude that he attacks each day with, which was important to us as we looked for the next leader of our men's basketball program."Farokhmanesh became a March Madness legend during his playing days at Northern Iowa. In the 2010 tourney, he hit a crucial 3-pointer to seal the No. 9 Panthers' upset victory over top-seeded Kansas in the second round.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GiwqEz50ipY?si=e6qmgT-EsFwqBKGV" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>He went undrafted in 2010 after attending Northern Iowa and played four years of pro basketball in Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands.Farokhmanesh transitioned to coaching in 2013 before earning a job as an assistant under Medved at Drake in 2017.He followed Medved to Colorado State in 2018."Serving under coach Medved has been a privilege, and I will forever be grateful to him for bringing me to Fort Collins," Farokhmanesh said."This university and state are special because of the great people. I am grateful for all who have been so welcoming and supportive of me and my family during our time here and look forward to continuing to grow those bonds in our community. I can't wait to continue to build off the championship foundation our players have established and push it to greater heights."The Rams went 26-10 overall this season and 16-4 in the Mountain West, good for second in the conference.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - FEBRUARY 05: Assistant coach Ali Farokhmanesh of the Colorado State Rams gives instructions to his team during the second half of a game against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on February 05, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Lobos defeated the Rams 87-65.

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USC's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/110970" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/110970">JuJu Watkins</a> suffered a season-ending injury Monday in the NCAA Tournament and will undergo surgery, the school <a href="https://x.com/USCWBB/status/1904406391747706986">announced</a>.The Trojans didn't specify the injury, but sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1904407495881204155">ESPN's Shams Charania</a> that it's a torn ACL.The sophomore went down in the first quarter of USC's second-round matchup with Mississippi State. She sustained the injury while driving toward the hoop on a fast break. USC went on to win 96-59.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'd be lying if I told you that I wasn't rattled seeing JuJu on the court and crying," USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said postgame, according to the <a href="https://x.com/BenGolliver/status/1904395788366631001">Washington Post's Ben Golliver</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
USC star JuJu Watkins was carried off of the court in the first quarter of Monday's NCAA Tournament game vs. Mississippi State. <a href="https://t.co/Fiqtejuo9o">pic.twitter.com/Fiqtejuo9o</a>— The Comeback (@thecomeback) <a href="https://twitter.com/thecomeback/status/1904359949192360034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Watkins posted three points, one rebound, and two assists in her brief time on the court. Forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/97058" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/97058">Kiki Iriafen</a> stepped up in Watkins' absence, posting a game-high 36 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.Watkins led USC in scoring this season, averaging 24.6 points per game to go along with seven rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks. The guard was named to her second straight AP All-America team.USC is a 1-seed, and the program made easy work of UNC Greensboro in the Round of 64 on Saturday. Watkins posted a game-high 22 points in the contest.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 24: USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) is helped off the court after being injured as USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb looks on during the Mississippi State Bulldogs game versus the USC Trojans in the second round of the NCAA Division I Women's Championship on March 24, 2025, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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Dallas Mavericks star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a> returned from an 18-game absence in Monday's 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.Davis was in the starting lineup but was restricted to 27 minutes of action. He posted 12 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in the contest."Physically I felt great," Davis said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44394097/no-doubt-return-help-hobbled-mavs">ESPN's Tim Bontemps</a>. "It's the mental aspect when you're coming back from something like that. To mentally be ready to go out and play. I was mentally ready. But then getting into game action where you can't anticipate what the other team is going to do. I overcame that in the first minute or so. From there, it was just about being smart."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Davis will be rested on the second night of a back-to-back Tuesday against the New York Knicks, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/1904277348389679505">NBA insider Marc Stein</a>.The 32-year-old suffered an adductor strain in his Mavericks debut Feb. 8 after being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers in the blockbuster trade that sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> the other way.Davis had been rehabbing over the last week with the Mavericks' G League affiliate to prepare for game action. Dallas went 6-12 in his absence and fell to 11th place in the Western Conference."It was tough seeing these guys battling every single night," Davis said. "Winning close games, losing close games, blowing teams out, getting blown out. They are laying it on the line. For me, it was never a thought about if I was going to come back and play. Especially if I was healthy."The Mavericks lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/6154" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/6154">Kyrie Irving</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110269">Olivier-Maxence Prosper</a> to season-ending injuries while Davis was out. Big men <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60087" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60087">Daniel Gafford</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110268" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110268">Dereck Lively II</a> are also sidelined with no return dates."Seeing these guys playing with seven guys," Davis said. "Guys playing 38, 40 minutes ... added a little bit more motivation for me. I was already motivated to get back. But it added a little bit more motivation seeing those guys battle each and every night and leaving it on the floor. There was no doubt in my mind I was going to come back."Davis played just over 30 minutes in his first game with Dallas and contributed 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks prior to getting hurt.He was averaging 25.7 points, 12 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and three blocks through 43 games this season ahead of Monday's contest.

DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks stands on the court during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center on February 08, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

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Mike Bibby has agreed to become the head coach of Sacramento State, the school announced Tuesday.Bibby played 14 NBA seasons for six different franchises before transitioning to coaching in 2013, during which time he averaged 14.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 1,001 games."Since 2001, Sacramento has felt like home to me," Bibby said in a statement. "The people, the fans, and the passion they have for the city and their teams is unmatched. I have always felt that passion, and will always be thankful for how I was embraced. Sacramento State is no different. After seeing the campus, and meeting with president (Luke) Wood and Mark Orr, their vision for the university and program was something I shared. We are going to build, we are going to develop, and we are going to win."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 46-year-old spent six years as a coach at his former high school, Shadow Mountain, in Phoenix. He led the program to five state championships.Bibby also led Shadow Mountain to its first state championship as a player in 1996.He attended the University of Arizona before the Vancouver Grizzlies drafted him in 1998.Sacramento State finished 10th in the Big Sky this season with a 7-25 overall record and 3-15 record in conference play.Bibby will replace interim head coach Michael Czepil.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Mike Bibby looks on following a BIG3 game in Week Eight at the Orleans Arena on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Xavier head coach Sean Miller is replacing Rodney Terry at Texas, the school announced Monday.  T...

Xavier head coach Sean Miller is replacing Rodney Terry at Texas, the school announced Monday.Texas announced Sunday it parted ways with Terry after three seasons.Miller's Musketeers eliminated the Longhorns in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament before losing to No. 6 Illinois in the Round of 64. Xavier finished fifth in the Big East at 22-12 overall and 13-7 in conference play.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Miller's best result in his second tenure with Xavier was a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023. He previously coached Arizona from 2009-21, taking the program to the Big Dance seven times.Terry led Texas to a 19-16 overall record this season with a 6-12 mark in SEC play. He took over the role on an interim basis after Chris Beard was fired in the middle of the 2022-23 season. Terry then led Texas to a conference tournament championship while in the Big 12 and then into the Elite Eight in March Madness.Terry was rewarded with a permanent job but struggled the following two seasons, barely making the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back campaigns. Last season, the Longhorns finished seventh in the Big 12 and were eliminated in the Round of 32.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 21: Head coach Sean Miller of the Xavier Musketeers looks on against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Fiserv Forum on March 21, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Iowa reached a deal to hire Drake's Ben McCollum as its next head coach, Hawkeyes director of athletics Beth Goetz announced Monday.Iowa parted ways with Fran McCaffery on March 14 after 15 seasons with the program. The Hawkeyes finished the campaign with a 17-16 overall record and missed their second consecutive NCAA Tournament."We are excited to welcome coach McCollum and his family back to Iowa City," Goetz <a href="https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2025/03/24/ben-mccollum-named-iowa-head-mens-basketball-coach">said</a> in a statement. "Ben has a track record of success both on and off the court. His talent for developing student-athletes and fostering a strong team culture has been evident throughout his career.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I am confident that Hawkeye fans will enthusiastically support the McCollum family as we embark on the next chapter of Iowa men's basketball."McCollum guided Drake to a 31-4 mark during his lone season with the school. The Bulldogs won the Missouri Valley regular-season title and captured the conference tournament crown to advance to the Big Dance.Drake upset 6-seed Missouri for its first NCAA Tournament win since 1971 before falling to Texas Tech in the next round.McCollum previously spent 15 seasons with Division II school Northwest Missouri State, posting a 394-91 record and winning four national championships.

WICHITA, KANSAS - MARCH 22: Head coach Ben McCollum of the Drake Bulldogs reacts during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at INTRUST Arena on March 22, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> took it upon himself to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a second-half comeback against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. "I just said f--k it," Antetokounmpo said following the 114-108 victory, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6224284/2025/03/23/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-kings/">The Athletic's Eric Nehm</a>. "I gotta be aggressive."The Bucks trailed by 12 at halftime after scoring only 49 points. The poor early performance marked the third time in the last four games that the Bucks failed to score 50 points in the first 24 minutes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Antetokounmpo responded by posting 22 points while playing the entire third quarter to get Milwaukee back into the contest. He finished with a game-high 32 points and 17 rebounds."He was just dominant," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, per Nehm. "He wouldn't be denied."He wasn't forcing anything. He was getting to the basket. He took a couple of jump shots, made one, made two. … I can't remember any shot that he took where I thought he was trying to take (the game) over. It was just that he was taking over."Milwaukee's bench also thrived Saturday, outscoring the Kings' second unit 32-19 and giving the Bucks a two-point lead when Antetokounmpo sat for the first 6:10 of the fourth quarter."That's what you want your bench to do," Antetokounmpo said. "You want them to come in, score the ball, bring energy, defend the right way, keep the momentum going. And not just keep the momentum, they started the momentum for us."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70216" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70216">Kevin Porter Jr.</a> posted 18 points and six assists in 27 minutes off the Bucks' bench Saturday. He credited Antetokounmpo's efforts for giving the second unit the energy."Honestly, his third quarter sets everything off," Porter said. "His energy, him being a leader, coming out fast definitely got us up and elevated on the bench and ready to go and take it up a notch when he was ready to rest. So that's what it was."We know as a bench unit, we gotta come out and be ready. Especially when the energy's like that, and it's contagious, we can't let it slow. We gotta stay a foot on the gas."The Bucks have won back-to-back games since Rivers reportedly called a meeting with Antetokounmpo and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5343" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5343">Damian Lillard</a> following a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.Lillard missed his second consecutive contest Saturday due to calf soreness.Milwaukee sits fifth in the East at 40-30.

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 22, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Atlanta Hawks center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37601" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37601">Clint Capela</a> will be sidelined at least three-to-four weeks with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand, the team announced Friday.Capela last played March 10 and has missed the Hawks' last four games.The 30-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists on 55.9% shooting through 55 games this season. Capela started in his first 41 appearances but moved to the bench in favor of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93875" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93875">Onyeka Okongwu</a> in January.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He's set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.The Hawks sit seventh in the Eastern Conference at 33-36. They return to action Saturday against the Golden State Warriors.

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 24: Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on February 24, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> will miss the start of the Golden State Warriors' upcoming six-game road trip with a pelvic contusion, the team announced Friday.An MRI confirmed the guard avoided structural damage in Thursday's victory over the Toronto Raptors. Curry won't travel to Atlanta for Saturday's game against the Hawks and will be re-evaluated Monday.Curry contributed 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting prior to exiting late in the third quarter.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 11-time All-Star is averaging 24.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and six assists across 60 games this season. The Warriors have gone 16-3 since acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2809">Jimmy Butler</a> from the Miami Heat in early February. They sit sixth in the West at 41-29.Golden State's road trip will also include games against the Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, and Los Angeles Lakers.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 20, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Duke star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162169" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162169">Cooper Flagg</a> is cleared to play in Friday's Round of 64 game against Mount St. Mary's, the school announced Thursday."I feel very good," Flagg said Thursday, per <a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-ncaa-east-region-cooper-flagg-0c3b02eb317c10dd8c3cd88fa84fd406?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=share">The Associated Press' Aaron Beard</a>. "I'm very confident moving forward."Flagg sprained his ankle in Duke's ACC Tournament quarterfinal win over Georgia Tech last week and missed the Blue Devils' semifinal and final contests.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 18-year-old said he "hated every second" of missing those games.Despite not having Flagg in the lineup, Duke went on to win the ACC title over Louisville.Flagg averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks during the regular season, helping the Blue Devils go 28-3 overall and 19-1 in conference play.The AP Poll put Duke in the No. 1 spot in its final rankings prior to March Madness. The program also earned a regional 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament.Flagg is widely projected to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 13: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils plays against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the quarterfinal round of the ACC men's basketball tournament at Spectrum Center on March 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers called a meeting with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5343" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5343">Damian Lillard</a> after Tuesday's 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors, <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1902445124199555416">NBA insider Chris Haynes</a> reports.The meeting was an open forum for both stars to provide input on ways to improve the team, Haynes added. It was a constructive session with each individual sharing their perspective. The Bucks have entered a rough patch recently, losing five of their past seven games. They are ranked 23rd in points per game during this stretch and 21st in offensive rating across the NBA.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Giannis has been averaging 26.4 points since March 8, 3.8 fewer points than his season average of 30.2. He struggled against the Warriors, posting just 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting.Lillard has also been below average, averaging just 20.7 points and a 33.9% clip from three-point range during this stretch.The Bucks are fifth in the East at 38-30 with 14 games remaining on the season. The Detroit Piston are just 0.5 games behind them in the 6-seed.Milwaukee returns to action Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 07: Damian Lillard #0, Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and ead coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks talk during the first half of the game against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum on April 07, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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McNeese State bench boss Will Wade reached an agreement to become the next head coach at NC State, sources told <a href="https://x.com/jeffborzello/status/1902435382202925414">ESPN's Jeff Borzello</a>.Wade will make the switch following McNeese State's run in March Madness.NC State fired Kevin Keatts on March 9 after the Wolfpack went 12-19 overall and 5-15 in the ACC this season. Keatts spent eight campaigns with the program.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Wade is in his second season with McNeese State. He's led them to 57 wins during that time, the most in a two-year span in the program's history. He earned Southland Conference Coach of the Year honors in both years.The 42-year-old's last high-major job was with LSU from 2017-22. He was fired after the school received a notice of allegations from the NCAA.Wade also coached VCU from 2015-17, leading the program to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. He led LSU to the Big Dance three times and McNeese State the last two years.Wade confirmed earlier Wednesday that he discussed the open position with NC State, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44317107/mcneese-wade-acknowledges-contact-nc-state">ESPN's Pete Thamel and Mike Reiss</a>.McNeese State will face Clemson in the Round of 64 on Thursday.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 11: head coach Will Wade of the McNeese State Cowboys looks on as his team takes on the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Coleman Coliseum on November 11, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Clemson is finalizing a new six-year deal with head coach Brad Brownell, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1902384646366585040">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>. The agreement will keep Brownell with the program through 2031.Brownell led the Tigers to a 27-6 overall record this season and an 18-2 mark in the ACC. They finished second in the conference behind AP No. 1 Duke.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 56-year-old has been head coach of Clemson since 2010 and has led the program to six NCAA Tournament appearances. The Tigers reached the Sweet 16 in 2018 and made it to the Elite Eight last season for the first time since 1980.Brownell received a five-year, $20-million contract following last season.He's Clemson's all-time leader in victories with 292.The Tigers kick off March Madness against McNeese State on Thursday in the Round of 64.

CLEMSON, SC - FEBRUARY 10: Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell during a college basketball game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers on February 10, 2025, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.

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