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AP Basketball WriterRollie Massimino, who led Villanova to '85 NCAA title, diesBy TIM REYNOLDSWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) There was a night earlier this year when Rollie Massimino's home was filled by family, friends and many members of the 1985 Villanova team that he led to the national...

Gonzaga's Ayayi declares for NBA draft, won't hire agentSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Gonzaga sophomore Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA draft on Saturday but will not hire an agent.The 6-foot-5 guard from France said his top option remains returning for his junior season. Ayayi averaged 10.6 points and 6.3...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Isaiah Still converted a layup with 15 seconds left and Clive Allen hit four straight free throws as Robert Morris held off Duquesne, 64-60 in the Colonials at PPG Paints Arena Tuesday night. Mike Lewis II hit a 3-pointer with 3:32 left to tie the game at 55-55...

Williamson lifts E. Tennessee St. over UALR 67-63LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Daivien Williamson had 20 points as East Tennessee State narrowly beat Arkansas-Little Rock 67-63 on Saturday.Williamson shot 5 for 6 from behind the arc.Isaiah Tisdale had 14 points and six rebounds for East Tennessee State (7-1), which...

AP Sports WriterIowa C Luka Garza shooting for opener after cyst removedBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa center Luka Garza hopes to be ready for the season opener next month after doctors removed a 9-pound cyst attached to his spleen in early September.Garza said on Monday during...

AP Basketball WriterVirginia No. 1 in preliminary NCAA rankingsBy JOHN MARSHALLVirginia suffered a surprising home loss to unranked Virginia Tech, ending its winning streak at 16 games.One recent defeat was not enough to sway the NCAA Division I Basketball Committee. The Cavaliers are still viewed as the best team...

Brantley blocks shot at buzzer, Charleston tops WCU 77-74CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) Grant Riller scored 28 points, Jarrell Brantley had 14 points, nine rebounds and a blocked shot on the final play, and Charleston beat Western Carolina 77-74 on Saturday in the Catamounts' home opener.After a timeout with 10...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 3 Iowa's date with No. 1 Gonzaga headlines Top 25 slateBy AARON BEARDThird-ranked Iowa has put up big offensive numbers and lopsided wins behind a potential national player of the year in Luka Garza.The next test - assuming everything stays on schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic...

Maryland's Jackson to skip NBA draft, stay in schoolCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland forward Justin Jackson will return for his sophomore season after considering a move to the NBA.The 6-foot-7 Jackson attended the NBA scouting combine and gathered information regarding his potential stock in the draft before deciding...

Vandy alum donates $5 million to men's basketball programNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Vanderbilt men’s basketball program has received a $5 million donation from Seattle-based alumnus George B. Huber and his wife Cathy.Vanderbilt officials said the money will be used to enhance facilities and support services.Huber said in a...

AP College Sports WriterA-10 men's tournament to DC in '22, Brooklyn in 2023, '24By RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) The Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball tournament will return to Washington in 2022, and then be back in Brooklyn in 2023 and '24, extending a relationship with Barclays Center...

The Latest: Pay for play big topic at ACC media dayCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest from ACC men's basketball media day on Tuesday (all times local):4:15 p.m.The Atlantic Coast Conference wrapped up media day with coaches and two players from each team participating in the event. Next up...