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NCAA Basketball Tournament Pictures 2011 [PHOTOS]

Mar 8th 2011 – 1:25PM
AP

AP

March Madness is upon us once again. Keep up with the latest pictures from the NCAA Final Four in Houston through this AOL News photo gallery....

Freshman Accused of Killing College Basketball Star Claims Self-Defense

By Mara GayMar 4th 2011 – 5:00PM
AP

AP

A Middle Tennessee State University freshman accused of killing her roommate, a star basketball player, was acting in self-defense when she stabbed the woman, the suspect's lawyer said today. Shanterrica Madden, 18, from Memphis, has been charged with murder in the death Wednesday of Tina Stewart, 21, a junior guard for...

Brandon Davies Dismissed: Here's the BYU Honor Code He Broke [VIDEO]

By Mary Phillips-SandyMar 2nd 2011 – 3:16PM

Brandon Davies, the star center of Brigham Young University's surging men's basketball team, has been cut from the lineup after allegedly violating the school's honor code. The school has not revealed specifics about the sophomore's conduct, nor has it provided information about Davies' enrollment status or his prospects...

This Week in College Basketball: Duke-North Carolina Takes Center Stage

By Evan HilbertFeb 7th 2011 – 4:43PM

OK, so we say this every week, but is this the time Ohio State falls? The Kohl Center is certainly unforgiving. Kentucky needs to find an answer with two tough ones this week, and Louisville can make a real statement, as well. And, of course, North Carolina and Duke will be the main event. 10. No. 6 San Diego State...

Maya Moore: Some Quick Facts on the UConn Basketball Superstar

By Torie BoschDec 22nd 2010 – 9:30AM
Hartford Courant / MCT

Hartford Courant / MCT

They're unstoppable. Last night, the UConn women's basketball team crushed Florida State, 93-62. The Huskies now hold the longest winning streak in college basketball history. The new record, 89 straight wins, topples the previous record, held for almost 40 years, by the UCLA men's team. The Bruins' record of 88 straight...

Background on College basketball

College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

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