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AP Sports WriterUCLA routs Denver 81-62 behind Riley's career-high 21 pointsBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Riley had career-highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds, and UCLA led all the way in routing Denver 81-62 on Sunday in the Bruins' first game in a week.Freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr....

Ahmad, Allman send CS Fullerton past CSU Northridge 88-70FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) Khalil Ahmad scored 29 points and Kyle Allman scored 27 and Cal State Fullerton broke it open in the second half and went on to beat Cal State Northridge 88-70 on Saturday night.Jackson Rowe flirted with a...

NCAA to give men's hoops teams scheduling options in 2020-21INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA is giving teams new scheduling options for the 2020-21 season.The NCAA's Division I Council approved a proposal Friday to give men's basketball programs choices with 28- and 29-game schedules.The council vote still must be reviewed...

AP Sports WriterWashington set for season that includes high expectationsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) This time a year ago, Mike Hopkins was trying to get his inherited team to learn the system he wanted to install in his first season at Washington.The lessons 12 months later are less about...

UConn adds forward to 2017 recruiting classSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn has added highly touted forward Isaiah Whaley to its recruiting class for the 2017-18 season.The 6-foot-9 Whaley averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks per game last season for Mt. Zion Prep school in Baltimore.Whaley committed to...

No. 17 Auburn rallies for double-overtime win at MississippiOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Isaac Okoro converted a big three-point play with 1:41 left in the second overtime, and No. 17 Auburn topped Mississippi 83-82 on Tuesday night.Okoro had 14 points and nine rebounds for Auburn (18-2, 5-2 SEC), which trailed...

Holtmann contract offers bonuses for winning, good gradesCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann's $3 million annual contract includes incentives for making the NCAA Tournament and ensuring his players get good grades.Ohio State signed the former Butler coach to an eight-year deal to replace Thad...

NYC jury begins deliberations at college hoops bribery trialNEW YORK (AP) A jury has begun deliberating in the trial of a once-aspiring business manager for NBA players and another man accused of bribing assistant college basketball coaches.Deliberations began Monday after jurors heard closing arguments by lawyers for Christian...

AP Sports WriterNo. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan 71-70 in OTBy NOAH TRISTERANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) In a stellar matchup of senior point guards, Payton Pritchard prevailed in the end.Pritchard scored 19 of his 23 points after halftime, and No. 10 Oregon outlasted No. 5 Michigan 71-70...

Wisconsin signs G Tai Strickland, son of former NBA guardMADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin has signed the son of former NBA guard Rod Strickland and a 7-footer from Minnesota to its latest recruiting class.Six-foot-2 guard Tai Strickland and center Joe Hedstrom signed letters of intent on Wednesday. They will...

AP Sports WriterChicago trio bolsters Cyclones for '18-19 and beyondBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Chicago dealt Iowa State a major blow a few years ago when the Bulls hired coach Fred Hoiberg, then known as ''The Mayor'' in Ames.Cyclones fans might warm up to the Windy City when...

Tom Moore returns to UConn as assistant to Dan HurleySTORRS, Conn. (AP) Former Quinnipiac coach Tom Moore is returning as an assistant coach at UConn, where he spent 13 years on Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun's staff.Moore was an assistant last year under Dan Hurley at Rhode...