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AP Basketball WriterArizona State's added size ratchets expectationsBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona State made its first trip to the NCAA Tournament in four years last season behind a trio of free-wheeling, free-shooting senior guards.The run was a year ahead of schedule, in some respects.The Sun Devils had...

AP Sports WriterBoston College leaning on Ky Bowman to take next stepBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) You'll know the Boston College basketball season is going well if Ky Bowman still has red hair when the spring rolls around.And if coach Jim Christian has colored his hair, too, that will...

Virginia Tech Preview-CapsuleBy The Associated PressVirginia Tech Preview-CapsuleEds: With: BKC--T25-Virginia Tech PreviewBy The Associated Press=Virginia TechLast season: 21-12, lost in first round of NCAA TournamentNickname: HokiesCoach: Buzz Williams, fifth seasonConference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Justin Bibbs (13.3 ppg. Led the team with 66 3s), G Devin Wilson, their best...

AP Sports WriterWith McDaniels back, expectations high again for AztecsBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Expectations are high once again at San Diego State, thanks to a remarkable run to the NCAA Tournament and Jalen McDaniels' decision to return for his redshirt sophomore season.Although the Aztecs are the decided...

AP Sports WriterBol Bol set to make debut for No. 14 Oregon DucksBy ANNE M. PETERSONLet's face it. At least at the start of Oregon's season, all eyes will be on Bol Bol.The 7-foot-3 son of the late Manute Bol is the highest-ranked prospect ever signed by the Ducks.Considered...

Associated PressCougars picked to finish last; Kent says no wayBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSFor the fourth consecutive year, Washington State is picked to finish last in the Pac-12. But don't tell that to coach Ernie Kent.''This team is ready to be in postseason play,'' Kent said, when asked if WSU...

Minnesota Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressMINNESOTALast season: 15-17, lost to Rutgers in first round of Big Ten Tournament.Nickname: Golden Gophers.Coach: Richard Pitino.Conference: Big Ten.Who's gone: Point guard Nate Mason (graduated), center Reggie Lynch (overseas), backup shooting guard Jamir Harris (transferred), backup forward Davonte Fitzgerald (transferred), backup forward Bakary Konate...

Illinois Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressIllinois Preview CapsuleEds: With BKC--Illinois PreviewBy The Associated Press=IllinoisLast season: 14-18, lost to Iowa in first round of Big Ten tournament.Nickname: Fighting Illini.Coach: Brad Underwood (second year).Conference: Big Ten.Who's gone: For the second offseason in a row, Illinois saw a number of offseason departures....

Associated PressIllinois rebuilding program, hopes new recruits can helpBy TERRY TOWERYCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois is counting on a youth movement built around two four-star recruits and the health of highly touted sophomore guard Da'Monte Williams to resurrect a program that last year managed just four Big Ten wins.The...

Iowa Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressIowa Preview CapsuleEds: With BKC--Iowa PreviewBy The Associated Press=IowaLast season: 14-19Nickname: HawkeyesCoach: Fran McCafferyConference: Big TenWho's gone: Forward Ahmad Wagner, guard Brady Ellingson.Who's back: Forward Tyler Cook, who led the team in scoring (15.3 points per game), rebounding (6.8) and field goal percentage (.566),...

AP Sports WriterExperienced Hawkeyes know D will lead the way in '18-19By LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa will be one of the most experienced teams in America this winter as it brings back its top nine scorers from a year ago.That won't matter much if the Hawkeyes...

Purdue Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressPurdue Preview CapsuleEds: With BKC--Purdue Preview-CapsuleBy The Associated Press=PurdueLast season: 30-7, lost to Texas Tech in regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.Nickname: BoilermakersCoach: Matt PainterConference: Big TenWho's gone: Forward Vince Edwards, center Isaac Haas, guard Dakota Mathias, guard P.J. Thompson.Who's back: Guard Carsen Edwards...