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AP Sports WriterFormer Louisville recruit Brian Bowen entering NBA draftBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina forward and former Louisville recruit Brian Bowen is entering the NBA draft.A school spokeswoman said Wednesday Bowen won't hire an agent, so he could return to school.Bowen was suspended by Louisville after...

Pitino settles with Louisville, ready for 'new chapter'LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A fiercely competitive coach on the court, Rick Pitino didn't want to fight in one anymore.So the University of Louisville Athletic Association and Pitino settled lawsuits stemming from his departure from the school, with the former men's basketball...

Langdon scores 21, Northern Kentucky beats Oakland 75-64ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) Bryson Langdon had a season-high 21 points as Northern Kentucky topped Oakland 75-64 on Sunday.Langdon hit 4 of 6 3-pointers.Trevon Faulkner had 12 points and seven rebounds for Northern Kentucky (10-6, 2-2 Horizon League). Jalen Tate added 11...

AP Sports WriterArkansas using overseas trip to help mesh overhauled rosterBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Mike Anderson hasn't forgotten, and isn't ignoring, a difficult last season at Arkansas.Rather, the Razorbacks coach is simply treating the disappointing 16-16 record as a singular setback in what's been an otherwise growth-filled...

Henson helps carry Morehead St. past Tennessee TechMOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) Djimon Henson had 19 points and Ta'lon Cooper posted 14 points as Morehead State topped Tennessee Tech 83-72 on Saturday.Jordan Walker had 17 points and seven rebounds for Morehead State (7-8, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Malik Riddle added...

Associated PressLiAngelo Ball center of attention at UCLA media dayBy JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) There's a new Ball on the court at UCLA.Cameras and cellphones captured the moment Wednesday as LiAngelo Ball walked toward the center of the court at Pauley Pavilion.The younger brother of Lakers guard...

AP College Sports WriterTobacco Road intersects Flatbush Avenue as ACC comes to NYCBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) Tobacco Road intersects with Flatbush Avenue this week when the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament comes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.College basketball's most storied conference begins a five-day run in...

Injured Gophers guards Coffey, McBrayer still day to dayMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The status of Minnesota starting guards Amir Coffey and Dupree McBrayer remains uncertain for the upcoming game at Indiana.Gophers coach Richard Pitino said Thursday that Coffey and McBrayer are still considered day to day. The Gophers play the...

AP Sports WriterBig Ten's Delany: 'Storm clouds' hang over college sportsBy ANDREW SELIGMANROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany said Thursday significant ''storm clouds'' are hanging over college athletics because of a basketball recruiting scandal displaying what many see as the sleazy side of the sport.Delany cited...

AP Sports WriterNo. 10 Duke dominates No. 11 Michigan State, 87-75By LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Vernon Carey Jr. had 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 10 Duke dominate No. 11 Michigan State in an 87-75 victory Tuesday night.The Blue Devils (8-1) looked like...

Paradise Jam resumes with 2 games in consolation bracketST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) The Paradise Jam tournament resumes Saturday with a pair of consolation-round games at the University of the Virgin Islands' Sports and Fitness Center.Old Dominion (1-2) will face Kennesaw State (1-3) in the opening game,...

AP Sports WriterIowa State looks to replace Morris with Lindell WiggintonBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State lost the best point guard in school history to graduation in Monte Morris.The Cyclones compensated by signing freshman Lindell Wigginton, one of the biggest recruits in program history.Iowa State will be...