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DALLAS (AP) SMU athletic director Rick Hart has reiterated the school's decision to accept a one-year postseason ban in men's basketball after players released a statement on their own expressing their disappointment over NCAA sanctions.Hart said Wednesday that he shares that disappointment but that the severity of violations...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Indiana coach Tom Crean hired former player Derek Elston as the new director of player development Monday.The native of Tipton, Indiana, will help with mentoring, life skills, administrative operations and support services.Elston played on the Hoosiers' 2012 Sweet 16 team and the 2013 Big Ten...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA rules NC State freshman Yurtseven must sit 9 gamesBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The NCAA has ruled that North Carolina State freshman center Omer Yurtseven must sit the first nine games after examining his amateur status following Yurtseven's overseas career.The school on Monday announced the...

NC State adds forward Ted Kapita to recruiting classRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State has added another player to its men's basketball roster.The Wolfpack on Friday announced the signing of 6-foot-10 forward Ted Kapita.Coach Mark Gottfried calls Kapita ''a versatile and athletic addition who plays with a high...

AP Sports WriterNCAA accuses Louisville over escort allegationsBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The NCAA accused Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation into allegations that a former basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players.The governing body's report Thursday does not...

Utah forward Brekkott Chapman transfers to Weber StateOGDEN, Utah (AP) Utah forward Brekkott Chapman has transferred to Weber State.Weber State coach Randy Rahe announced the move Wednesday.The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Chapman played in 36 games last season at Utah and averaged 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. He has two...

UNC: Pinson out indefinitely with broken bone in right footCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina junior swingman Theo Pinson is out indefinitely with a broken bone in his right foot.In a news release Friday, the school said Pinson was hurt in practice this week. UNC says a treatment...

FSU assistant: Effort by Duke's Allen not a dirty playTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) The Florida State assistant coach who was knocked over the Seminoles' bench following a collision with Grayson Allen said he's certain there was no malice in the Duke guard's efforts.Assistant Dennis Gates posted on Twitter Wednesday...

Tennessee State coach Dana Ford signs contract extensionNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee State coach Dana Ford has signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season.The school announced Ford's extension Wednesday. Ford said in a statement that ''we are excited about what our players have been able to accomplish in...

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) Bo Calhoun scored 15 points and Franko House added 14 as Ball State held off Valparaiso 69-66 on Saturday.Ball State (5-2) started quick and led 14-5 after a Calhoun 3. Later, House hit back-to-back jumpers to make it 27-15 with 4:53 before the half.Trailing 29-23...

NCAA accepts Missouri's sanctions, adds year of probationCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The NCAA says it has accepted Missouri's self-imposed sanctions over infractions involving its men's basketball program but has tacked on a year of probation though August of next year.The NCAA infractions committee panel announced its findings Tuesday.Missouri has...

AP Basketball WriterThings to Watch at Final Four of the NCAA TournamentBy JIM O'CONNELLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Some things to watch for in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday:MEN IN THE MIDDLE: Seven-foot-1 Przemek Karnowski is Gonzaga's center and he will be matched up with 6-10...