AP - Bob Huggins led Cincinnati to 14 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, sometimes with the help of Mick Cronin and sometimes with Andy Kennedy. All three got new jobs within hours of each other Thursday.

AP - Former Cincinnati assistant Mick Cronin took over the Bearcats' program Thursday night, shortly after the team's 65-62 loss to South Carolina in the NIT quarterfinals and on the same day that former coach Bob Huggins landed a job.

AP - The ink had barely dried on Bob Huggins' new contract when Kansas State officials were offered a rare glimpse of what they were getting themselves into.

AP - Bob Huggins is apologizing to no one. "I don't think I'm a bad guy," he deadpanned.

AP - Two Cincinnati starters were ruled ineligible hours before Thursday night's NIT quarterfinals, the latest setback for a team that lost its coach before the season began and has been plagued with injuries.