April 2020 NCAA Wiretap
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Makur Maker will be out indefinitely due to a groin injury, according to Howard coach Kenneth Blakeney.
Blakeney added that Maker suffered the injury during preseason practice.
Maker is averaging 11.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for Howard.
The entire 2021 NCAA basketball tournament could be held in Indianapolis and the surrounding metro area.
"My committee colleagues and I did not come lightly to the difficult decision to relocate the preliminary rounds of the 2021 tournament, as we understand the disappointment 13 communities will feel to miss out on being part of March Madness next year," said Mitch Barnhart, chair of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee and University of Kentucky athletic director, in the announcement. "With the University of Kentucky slated to host first- and second-round games in March, this is something that directly impacts our school and community, so we certainly share in their regret. The committee and staff deeply appreciate the efforts of all the host institutions and conferences, and we look forward to bringing the tournament back to the impacted sites in future years."
Last year's cancellation cost the NCAA $375 million.
Point guard Dior Johnson decommitted from Syracuse on Tuesday.
Johnson, who committed in February, is ranked No. 11 in the class of 2022.
"First off, I want to thank the entire Syracuse coaching staff for investing their time into me. They have treated me with the utmost respect which is why they will remain one of my top schools. With that being said I would like to reopen my commitment and look at all my options and do what's best for me and my career," wrote Johnson.
Gonzaga will open the 20-21 college basketball season ranked No. 1 in the country.
"It's a great honor to be selected No. 1," Mark Few said. "We understand that it is more a reflection of what our program has accomplished over the years and hope to play up to that standard as we start our season."
Baylor, Villanova, Virginia and Iowa round out the top-5.
Arizona freshman Daniel Batcho is out indefinitely following knee surgery.
The 6-foot-10 Batcho was considered the top European big man prospect in college.
Batcho missed the 2018-19 season after tearing his ACL.
Arizona announced that Batcho will be re-evaluated in late January.
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