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FILE - In this April 2, 1984, file photo, Georgetown head coach John Thompson, left, gives a happy pat to the most valuable player Patrick Ewing, after Georgetown defeated the Houston Cougars, 84-75, in an NCAA playoff game in Seattle. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

Georgetown needed fresh start, break from Hoyas family tree with hiring

By Deron Snyder

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, center, reacts as a teammates scores during the second half of the NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Big game in Boston: Celtics-Cavs for East No. 1 Wednesday

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

NBA to host first awards show at New York’s Basketball City

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Gonzaga's Zach Collins reacts during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against South Carolina, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Title or money? The give-and-take of one-and-done in hoops

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Patrick Ewing, left, talks to NBA referee Josh Tiven as the Hornets play the Sacramento Kings in a NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says former Georgetown star Patrick Ewing has been hired to coach the school's basketball team, more than two decades after he led the Hoyas to their only national championship as a player.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school has not announced the hire.AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File) **FILE**

Patrick Ewing hired to be new Georgetown coach

By Peter Santo and Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) moves the ball around Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors register ninth straight home win over 76ers, 113-105

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives to the basket during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Walker scores 29; Hornets overcome Westbrook’s triple-double

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) is called for a technical foul for hitting Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) as he runs past during the third quarter of NBA basketball game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz won the game 95-88. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)

John Wall hit with $15,000 fine for criticizing refs

Associated Press

Sixers shutting down Okafor, Covington for rest of season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Richaun Holmes in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron, Cavs end rough March with 122-105 win over 76ers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

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Arizona’s Markkanen leaving after stellar freshman season

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FILE - In this March 27, 1951, file photo, the Kentucky basketball team celebrates winning the NCAA college basketball championship after defeating Kansas State 68-58 in Minneapolis. At center right is coach Adolph Rupp. From the days of Adolph Rupp through the era of one-and-done, no program has maneuvered through the decade-by-decade changes in college basketball quite like Kentucky. (AP Photo/Chet Magnuson, File)

Changes: AP hoops polls help tell story of game’s evolution

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Three of Washington Wizards guard John Wall's top six scoring games this season have been in March, including 34 points and 14 assists in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. It was the fifth time this season that Wall has eclipsed 30 and 10. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: John Wall’s MVP-like play, division title the start of something big for Wizards

By Deron Snyder

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook makes an uncontested dunk against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Westbrook scores 57 in Thunder’s 114-106 OT win over Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, takes the ball past Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, right, on the way to making a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Wizards beat Lakers to clinch division title

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard, right, dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Howard has 22 points, 20 rebounds in Hawks’ win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Maryland junior guard Melo Trimble declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder dunks the ball ahead of Milwaukee Bucks players during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Bucks fend off late Celtics rally in 103-100 win

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press