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Calipari signs $86 million, 10-year extension with KentuckyLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky coach John Calipari has signed a 10-year contract extension through 2029 worth $86 million that includes an option in the sixth year to step down and become a special assistant to the athletic director or university representative.The...

At least 6 men's hoops programs to face NCAA allegationsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the latest fallout in the college basketball corruption scandal.Stan Wilcox, vice president for regulatory...

Report: 6 men's basketball programs to face NCAA allegationsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) A key NCAA official says six schools are going to be facing allegations of Level I violations as early as next month, the next turn of the screw in the college basketball corruption scandal.Stan Wilcox, vice president...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Virginia back to work after winning NCAA titleBy HANK KURZ Jr.Tony Bennett's first offseason as a national champion coach has come with benefits on the recruiting trail. His first season at Virginia after winning the title, however, will bring challenges.Five players who helped Virginia beat Texas...

Knee issues force UConn forward Diarra to end playing careerSTORRS, Conn. (AP) Chronic knee problems have forced UConn forward Mamadou Diarra to end his playing career.The school says the 6-foot-8 junior has been granted a medical disqualification. He'll remain with the program during the upcoming season as a...

Courtney hired as basketball assistant by Miami HurricanesCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Bill Courtney has been hired as assistant basketball coach at the University of Miami, where he'll be reunited with coach Jim Larranaga.Courtney also worked on Larranaga's staff at Bowling Green in 1996-97 and at George Mason in...

Kansas lands Jalen Wilson, last remaining top-50 recruitLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas has landed small forward Jalen Wilson, the last remaining top-50 prospect, to polish off a recruiting class that will finish among the top 20 in the country.The 6-foot-8 Wilson was a longtime commit to Michigan, but he...

AP Sports WriterBohannon's hip surgery headlines Iowa's chaotic offseasonBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa coach Fran McCaffery's tradition of quiet offseasons was shattered this spring. It does not mean the Hawkeyes are in trouble next season.Iowa (23-12, second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2018-19) lost star...

Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. transfers to TennesseeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. has transferred to Tennessee and will play for the Volunteers in the 2020-21 season.Tennessee coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday that Bailey will enroll in summer school. Bailey will sit out the...

Bail reduced for man accused in LSU basketball player deathBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) The man accused of fatally shooting an LSU basketball player has had his bail reduced by more than half so he can participate in certain programs.News outlets report a judge cut 20-year-old Dyteon Simpson's bail...

Bail reduced for man accused in LSU basketball player deathBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) The man accused of fatally shooting an LSU basketball player has had his bail reduced by more than half so he can participate in certain programs.News outlets report a judge cut 20-year-old Dyteon Simpson's bail...

Clemson basketball adds assistant Goins, grad transfer MackCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson has added ex-Quinnipiac assistant coach Anthony Goins to its staff and Alabama grad transfer Tevin Mack to its roster.Goins replaces Steve Smith, a longtime staffer whose contract was not renewed after he was heard on an FBI...