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The Hoyas were 14-18 this season, including 5-13 in Big East
play, and missed the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four
seasons.
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Massachusetts cancelled a press conference to introduce Pat
Kelsey as coach after Kelsey backed out of the job earlier
Thursday.
The cancellation occurred only minutes before the scheduled 4
p.m. ET start time. UMass athletic director Ryan Bamford said
Kelsey asked to be released from his contact due to "very
personal" reasons.
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Top overall recruit Michael Porter Jr. received a release from
his letter of intent from Washington on Thursday, according to
the school.
The 6-foot-10 Porter sought his release after the Huskies fired
coach Lorenzo Romar earlier this month. Porter, who was named
Gatorade National Player of the Year on Wednesday, reportedly is
considering a transfer to Missouri.
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California sophomore forward Ivan Rabb has declared for the NBA
draft, he said on the school's website.
Rabb averaged 14 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocked shot per
game this season. The 6-foot-11 Rabb was a first-team All-Pac-12
selection.
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Duke center Chase Jeter is transferring after two seasons at the
school, the university announced.
Jeter said he plans to transfer to a school closer to his
hometown of Las Vegas.
Jeter appeared in just 16 games as a sophomore and didn't play
after sustaining a herniated disk in his back in mid-January.
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