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AP Sports WriterBig 12/SEC Challenge showcases depth of both conferencesBy STEVE MEGARGEEParity in the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 races thus far has raised the stakes of Saturday's Big 12/SEC Challenge as teams in both leagues try to upgrade their NCAA Tournament credentials.Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said this week...

Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter NBA DraftLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter the NBA draft and forego his final two seasons of eligibility.to pursue his dream of playing professionally.The 6-foot-3 Hagans was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a...

Alabama's Petty announces his return for senior seasonTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama guard John Petty Jr. is staying in school instead of entering the NBA draft.The Crimson Tide junior announced his decision to return for his senior season Monday on Twitter, proclaiming: ''I'm back.''Petty, the Tide's top 3-point shooter,...

Lawsuit accuses 3 ex-Michigan St. basketball players of rapeEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) A woman who attends Michigan State University filed a federal lawsuit against the school Monday alleging three former men's basketball players sexually assaulted her at an off-campus apartment in 2015 and she was discouraged from reporting...

Associated PressAaron scores 18 and USC cruises past Oregon State 92-66By TIM LIOTTALOS ANGELES (AP) Shaqquan Aaron scored a career-high 21 points and Bennie Boatwright added 16 as Southern California cruised to a 92-66 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Elijah Stewart chipped in 14 points and Chimezie...

AP Basketball WriterTOP 25 THIS WEEK: No. 2 Virginia plays 2 vs. ranked teamsBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The questions hovered around Virginia to start the season.Have the Cavaliers seen their best Final Four chances under Tony Bennett pass them by?Can they overcome the loss of so much...

AP Basketball WriterKrzyzewski: Williamson 'doubtful' for Duke's game at UNCBy AARON BEARDDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke's Zion Williamson is doubtful to play Saturday against third-ranked North Carolina, though Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 6-foot-7, 285-pound freshman is coming off his ''first really good workout'' as he continues...

AP Sports WriterNo. 14 Kentucky takes control late, beats Georgia 78-69By CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) Immanuel Quickley's 3-pointer gave No. 14 Kentucky its first lead of the second half and the Wildcats overcame Anthony Edwards' 23 points to beat Georgia 78-69 on Tuesday night and continue their domination...

Grand Canyon hires Marvin Menzies as assistant coachPHOENIX (AP) Grand Canyon has hired former UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies as an assistant coach.The school announced Thursday Menzies will serve as associate coach to Dan Majerle.Menzies was fired last month after a three-year stint with the Runnin' Rebels. He...

Villanova beat No. 14 Florida State for AdvoCare titleLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Villanova is making a case to get back into the Top-25.Collin Gillespie had a game-high 17 points, including two key late free throws, and the Wildcats won the AdvoCare Invitational by beating No. 14 Florida...

California coach Martin signs contract 2 years after hiringBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) California coach Cuonzo Martin has officially signed with the school more than two years after taking over the basketball program.Athletic director Mike Williams announced the signing Monday. Martin had been working off a binding term sheet that...

Jayhawks' Vick announces he will return for senior seasonLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Lagerald Vick has decided to return to Kansas for his senior season, nearly three months after he declared his intentions to play professionally and the Jayhawks had seemingly moved on.Vick and Kansas coach Bill Self announced the...