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AP National WriterMarch Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've beenBy EDDIE PELLSFor all those who dreamed the impossible - making it a whole month without getting a single game wrong in the bracket - this is your year.Everything else about the NCAA Tournament that won't happen this...

AP Sports WriterFormer Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote dies at 90By LARRY LAGEJud Heathcote, who led Michigan State and Magic Johnson to the 1979 NCAA championship, has died. He was 90.The school announced Heathcote died Monday in Spokane, Washington.Spartans coach Tom Izzo was hired by Heathcote as a part-time...

The Valparaiso Crusaders and the Northern Kentucky Norse will both be gunning for a victory on 2/26/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Valparaiso Crusaders vs Northern Kentucky Norse When: 1:00 PM  ET, Sunday, February 26, 2017 Where: BB&T Arena (Highland Heights), Highland Heights, Kentucky ROT TEAM PS OU ML 819 Valparaiso Crusaders (-110) (-110) 820 Northern Kentucky...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State retires Draymond Green’s No. 23By NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) On the night Michigan State retired his number, Draymond Green told a funny story about a recent pickup game.At issue was Green's No. 23, which is also worn by current Spartans standout Xavier Tillman.''He...

BYU forward Eric Mika to remain in NBA draft, hire an agentPROVO, Utah (AP) BYU forward Eric Mika has announced he will remain in the NBA draft and hire an agent, ending his college playing career with two years of eligibility left.The 6-foot-10, 230-pounder averaged team-highs with 20.3...

Washington's Quade Green eligible after NCAA grants waiverSEATTLE (AP) Washington guard Quade Green will be eligible immediately after his waiver was granted by the NCAA.Green, who started his career at Kentucky, transferred to Washington last January and sat out due to NCAA transfer rules. He was seeking to...

Associated PressSmith leads Unbeaten UCLA to win over Southern UtahBy BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Smith scored 20 points and Jalen Hill added 17 points to lead UCLA to a 76-61 win over Southern Utah on Monday night.The Bruins remain undefeated and have won all four...

McDaniel leads way, UL Monroe beats Jackson St. 65-52MONROE, La. (AP) Sam McDaniel scored 16 points, Travis Munnings and Marvin Jean-Pierre each scored 14 and Louisiana-Monroe beat Jackson State 65-52 on Tuesday night.The trio combined to make 15 of the Warhawks' 22 field goals. Louisiana-Monroe (3-3) shot 50...

Dakich says he's transferring to QuinnipiacANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan guard Andrew Dakich says he's transferring to Quinnipiac.A message on Dakich's Twitter account said Friday that he has committed to play his fifth year for the Bobcats, who are in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.Dakich played three seasons...

Georgia sophomore forward Nicolas Claxton enters NBA draftATHENS, Ga. (AP) Nicolas Claxton, the 6-foot-11 slender forward who led Georgia in scoring, rebounding and blocks, has declared for the NBA draft.The sophomore announced his plans Saturday on Twitter and followed up hours later by adding, ''To the people doubting...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 3 Spartans, No. 13 Tigers face tough Week 2 challengesBy AARON BEARDMemphis and Michigan State face tough matchups amid difficult offcourt situations to headline college basketball's second week.The 13th-ranked Tigers face 14th-ranked Oregon in the Ducks' home state Tuesday night amid eligibility concerns for star freshman...

AP Basketball WriterPandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruitsBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.The 6-foot-3 guard for Phoenix-based PowerHouse Hoops garnered attention from schools in...