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Washington preview capsuleBy The Associated PressWashington preview capsuleBy The Associated Press=WashingtonLast season: 9-22Nickname: Huskies.Coach: Mike Hopkins.Conference: Pac-12.Who's gone: Coach Lorenzo Romar; G Markelle Fultz; F Malik Dime; F Matthew Atewe.Who's back: G David Crisp was the Huskies' second-leading scorer last year at 13.8 points per game. Will need to...

AP Basketball WriterArizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to rosterBy JOHN MARSHALLSean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,His latest group has a distinctly international...

AP Sports WriterCoach Capel, Pitt have new direction in Year 2By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jeff Capel doesn't need to glance down at his phone to find his way around anymore. The Pittsburgh coach would drive around last fall and occasionally his navigation app would freeze.''I had a bunch...

UConn will pay $17M to leave the AAC for Big EastSTORRS, Conn. (AP) The University of Connecticut has agreed to pay a $17 million exit fee to the American Athletic Conference, so the school can rejoin the Big East next year.AAC bylaws stipulate any school seeking to leave...

Hammond scores 22 to lead Monmouth past Saint Peter's 78-76WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) Deion Hammond had 22 points as Monmouth narrowly defeated Saint Peter's 78-76 on Friday.George Papas had 17 points for Monmouth (1-1, 1-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Donovann Toatley added 10 points. Marcus McClary had...

AP Sports WriterStewart, McDaniels form foundation of young Washington teamBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Isaiah Stewart is from upstate New York.The bruising forward who was one of the top recruits in the country will play what will likely be his only season of college basketball at Washington, some 2,600...

The Latest: Murray State has double-digit lead over MarylandBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:15 p.m.Murray State has opened up a double-digit lead over Maryland.The Racers scored the first seven points of the second half on a dunk by KJ...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 2 Ohio State gets another test with No. 22 West VirginiaBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Chris Holtmann has already seen his Ohio State team claim three wins against marquee nonconference opponents. The second-ranked Buckeyes have a chance to get another before getting into the bulk...

North Carolina preview capsuleBy The Associated PressNorth Carolina preview capsuleEds: With: BKC--North Carolina Preview. Should stand.By The Associated Press=North CarolinaLast season: 33-7, lost in NCAA championship game.Nickname: Tar Heels.Coach: Roy Williams.Conference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Marcus Paige, F Brice Johnson, C Joel James.Who's back: G Joel Berry II, a...

Grambling State tops Mississippi Valley State 90-65ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) Travon Bunch scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Grambling State led wire-to-wire in beating Mississippi Valley State 90-65 on Monday night.Ivy Smith Jr. added 19 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals...

Associated PressAmid turmoil, Louisville hoop players get standing ovationBy STEVE BITTENBENDERLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville men's basketball players received a standing ovation from fans during the No. 17 Cardinals' football game Saturday against Murray State, an emotional ending to a tumultuous week in which longtime Louisville men's basketball coach...

AP Sports WriterKentucky's frontcourt depth will get tested without TravisBy GARY B. GRAVESLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) The depth of No. 4 Kentucky's frontcourt will be tested in the next couple of weeks without injured forward Reid TravisThe fourth-ranked Wildcats have had success mixing combinations of starting forwards PJ Washington...