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GAINESVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 12: A cheerleader of the Florida Gators entertains during play against the Kentucky Wildcats February 12, 2013 at Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators won 69 - 52. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

College cheerleaders bring the spirit

A look at some of the best college basketball cheerleaders this season.

It's been a season of disparity in college basketball. Gonzaga became the sixth school to top the rankings this season. The Zags, winners of 12 straight, topped the AP poll the first time in program history. Who else has been No. 1 this season?

College basketball's No. 1s

It's been a season of disparity in college basketball. Gonzaga became the sixth school to top the rankings this season.

Journey to NCAA tournament starts this week in far-flung places

When Winthrop and Radford roll out the ball Tuesday morning at the Big South tournament in Conway, S.C. — just a stone’s throw from Myrtle Beach — the postseason march will begin, complete with stops in Austin, Arlington and, ultimately, Atlanta. The beauty, and curse, of college basketball is that ...

Miami's Shane Larkin (0) celebrates after Durand Scott (1) scored against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.   (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

No. 5 Hurricanes aim to slap down No. 3 Duke again

The University of Miami clinched the top-seed in the ACC tournament and a share of the regular season championship on Thursday night courtesy of Duke’s loss to Virginia. But anyone thinking that makes Saturday night’s game between the No. 5 Hurricanes (23-4, 14-1 ACC) and No. 3 Blue Devils (24-4, ...

Miami's Shane Larkin (0) shoots past Virginia Tech's Cadarian Raines (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Miami won 76-58. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Miami Hurricanes roll past Virginia Tech, setting up showdown vs. Duke

The University of Miami moved within a victory of winning its first ACC regular-season championship Wednesday with an easy 76-58 victory over Virginia Tech at a sold-out BankUnited Center. Up next? A trip on Saturday to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face No. 3 Duke, which the Hurricanes humiliated 90-63 on ...

University of Miami super fan Neal Heller congratulates the team after a victory over Virginia at Bank United Center in Coral Gables, FL, on February 19, 2013. Heller’s son, Justin, plays on the team. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

Neal Heller, father of UM backup Justin Heller, has become Hurricanes’ super fan

University of Miami junior guard Justin Heller didn’t play in last week’s 54-50 victory against Virginia. But Neal Heller, Justin’s father, got into the game right away. Despite owning a courtside seat at the BankUnited Center, the 52-year-old Heller spent the evening on his feet, exhorting the Hurricanes to play ...

Florida guard Kenny Boynton (1) goes to the basket as Arkansas guard Mardracus Wade (1) and forward Hunter Mickelson (21) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Florida Gators return to winning ways against Arkansas

After losing its fourth game of the season against Missouri on Tuesday, No. 5 Florida entered Saturday’s game against Arkansas looking for a bounce-back performance. The Gators got just that, playing well in nearly every phase to down the Razorbacks 71-54 in the O’Connell Center. Florida (21-4, 12-2 Southeastern Conference) ...

Miami students hold up a poster backing Unversity president Donna Shalala during the Hurricanes' basketball game against Virginia on Feb. 19, 2013 in Coral Gables. News of the NCAA allegations and Shalala's harsh response broke while the game was going on. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

NCAA gives University of Miami notice of allegations; ‘lack of instituational control’ reportedly among charges

Nearly two years after the NCAA began its investigation, the University of Miami has finally received its notice of allegations, the university confirmed Tuesday. The notice of allegations details the charges UM is facing in connection with impermissible benefits provided by rogue booster Nevin Shapiro. The Associated Press reported that ...

University of Miami President Donna Shalala, shown in 2011 at a Hurricanes football game, said in a statement on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, that the university had been "wronged" in the NCAA investigation of the athletic program.

NCAA admits missteps in Miami probe; school president says there should be no more penalties

The University of Miami has been “wronged” by the NCAA in its two-year investigation of the school’s football and basketball programs and “no additional punitive measures” should be levied, university president Donna Shalala said in a statement released Monday night. The NCAA admitted Monday that an external review found improper ...

No. 5 Florida looks to pick up first quality road win Tuesday night vs. Missouri

Despite its 21-3 start, the No. 5 Florida men’s basketball team has yet to prove it can beat a quality opponent on the road. The Gators’ three stiffest road tests — against Arizona, Kansas State and Arkansas — have all ended in failure. UF will have another chance to earn ...

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