Val Ackerman, who guided Big East after team exodus, to retire

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

Duke center Patrick Ngongba returning for next season

Duke starting center Patrick Ngongba II is returning to the Blue Devils next season.

Men's college basketball buzz: State of blue blood rebuilds

North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.

Maryland's Okananwa leads D'Tigress refresh as Nigeria call up NCAA talent to face WNBA

Maryland Terrapins star Oluchi Okananwa is top of the list on the Nigeria women's basketball team, as they named a 21-player training camp roster ahead of a series of friendlies against WNBA opposition.

Braylon Mullins, projected NBA 1st-round pick, to stay at UConn

UConn's Braylon Mullins, who was ranked No. 17 on ESPN's NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.

Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season

Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.