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AP Sports WriterHolden, Gamecocks looking to build on Final FourBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Kory Holden smiles at the congratulations he hears from South Carolina fans at the team's run to the Final Four last year. He also listens intently when they tell him how hard it will...

Bracey, strong second half lift LaTech over ULL 83-62LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) DaQuan Bracey scored 16 points to lead a balanced attack and Louisiana Tech used a strong second half to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette 83-62 on Saturday night.The Bulldogs (9-3) led 32-28 at halftime and began to pull away early...

The Latest: Larranaga recalls taxi hitting recruit's dogCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest from Wednesday's ACC men's basketball media day (all times local):5:20 p.m.As he's done in the past at ACC media day, Miami coach Jim Larranaga wrapped things up with a story - this one featuring a recruit's...

Mount St. Mary's wallops St. Francis-(Brooklyn), 59-39EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) Vado Morse had 19 points as Mount St. Mary's routed St. Francis (NY) 59-39 on Monday night.Nana Opoku added 17 points for the Mountaineers, while Damian Chong Qui chipped in 16. Opoku had 10 rebounds while Chong Qui pulled...

AP Sports WriterGrad transfer Cunningham sparks Louisville's national riseBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Christen Cunningham's sole focus a year ago was recovering from illness and salvaging what remained of his senior season at Samford.Playing at Louisville or anywhere in the Atlantic Coast Conference never crossed his mind,...

Associated PressOle Miss players kneel in response to Confederacy rallyBy R.J. MORGANOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Eight University of Mississippi basketball players kneeled during the national anthem Saturday before a victory over Georgia in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena.With the teams lined up across the court at...

Duke sophomore point guard Tre Jones declares for NBA draftDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke sophomore Tre Jones says he will enter the NBA draft.The point guard was named to the third team of The Associated Press All-America team on Friday after being named Atlantic Coast Conference player of the...

K-State's Wade will miss Big 12 tourney showdown with KansasKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas State junior forward Dean Wade will miss Friday night's Big 12 Tournament semifinal game against No. 9 Kansas because of a foot injury.The Wildcats said the move was a precautionary measure after Wade was...

Late 3-pointer leads Buffalo past Kent St. in 2OTKENT, Ohio (AP) Jayvon Graves made a 3-pointer with 2:11 left in double overtime to give Buffalo the lead for good en route to a 104-98 win over Kent State on Friday night. The Bulls would not relinquish the advantage.Capping...

Albany handles Canisius behind Clark and Healy for 83-57 winALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Cameron Healy and Ahmad Clark scored 20 points apiece and Albany easily defeated Canisius 83-57 on Wednesday night.Kendall Lauderdale had 11 points for Albany (1-1). Malachi De Sousa added 10 points and 10 rebounds.Majesty Brandon had...

Associated PressElleby scores 34, Washington St. beats Washington 79-67By WILL FERGUSONPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Every time he put the ball up it seemed like it was going in.CJ Elleby scored a career-high 34 points and had his fourth double-double of the season to lead Washington State to a 79-67...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse coach Jim Boeheim ready for 42nd yearBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim admitted that the beginning of his 42nd year as head coach at his alma mater feels a little different, and it has nothing to do with his age.Longtime assistant Mike...