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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has agreed to a long-term contract with coach John Calipari that will allow him to finish his career with the Wildcats. Calipari's current deal runs through the 2023-24 season, with a base annual salary of $8 million plus incentives. Men's basketball spokesman Eric Lindsey confirmed to The Associated Press that the school reached a new deal with the Hall of Fame coach but did not provide details. Calipari is 305-71 in 10 seasons with Kentucky.
UNDATED (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows what to expect in his eighth Final Four. The other three coaches will have to feel their way through the week and rely on help from other coaches who have been there before. Auburn and Virginia play the early game on Saturday, followed by Texas Tech and Michigan State.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Tennessee wants to talk to Missouri State coach Kellie Harper about its coaching vacancy. The Lady Vols are looking for a coach to replace Holly Warlick, who was fired last week after going 172-67 in seven seasons. Harper played at Tennessee from 1995-99 and is coming off a surprising run to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament with 11th-seeded Missouri State.
NEW YORK (AP) — Napheesa Collier has had an incredible senior year so far, leading UConn back to the Final Four for a 12th consecutive year. The senior forward is the leading vote-getter on The Associated Press women's basketball All-America team. She is joined on the team by Iowa's Megan Gustafson, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, Louisville's Asia Durr and Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan. Voting was done before the NCAA Tournament by the 28-member national media panel that votes for the poll each week.
UNDATED (AP) — The Southeastern Conference made a concerted effort three years ago to improve the quality of basketball in a league known for football _ and it has paid off. The SEC earned at least $32.1 million through the NCAA's system for paying conferences based on how their teams perform in the NCAA Tournament. It's the highest share for the SEC at 19 units, the term the NCAA uses for the bids and wins that qualify for payment.
UNDATED (AP) — LSU's baseball team has fought injuries on the mound and inconsistent play and is in good position in the Southeastern Conference race. The Tigers rallied to win a road series against Mississippi State last weekend and have a 6-3 record in league play. LSU coach Paul Mainieri hopes his pitching staff will get healthy in the coming weeks and says the team's best baseball is still ahead.
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