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Oklahoma, St. John's to play in Hall of Fame ClassicLOS ANGELES (AP) Oklahoma will play Southern California and St. John's will take on Arizona State in the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic this fall.The one-day doubleheader will be played Dec. 8 at Staples Center.Tickets go on...

Tillie out indefinitely with torn ligament in footSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie will be out indefinitely after suffering a torn ligament in his right foot in Thursday's win over San Francisco.The team said prior to Saturday's game that Tillie's injury will not require surgery.Coach Mark Few...

Prosecutor: College hoops bribery defendant lied on standNEW YORK (AP) A federal prosecutor says a defendant accused of bribing college basketball coaches lied on the witness stand at his New York City trial.Former business manager Christian Dawkins testified earlier this week as the only defense witness. He denied...

Associated PressChampagnie's 21 points help Pitt hold off Canisius 87-79By ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) Coming into Monday’s non-conference finale against Canisius, Pittsburgh freshman Justin Champagnie had made just five 3-pointer on 37 attempts.Against the Golden Griffins, he made 5 of 6 and tied his career high by scoring 21...

Clemons scores 32 to lead Campbell over SC-Upstate 82-66BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) Chris Clemons had 32 points as Campbell beat South Carolina Upstate 82-66 on Saturday.Clemons made 12 of 14 foul shots.Ja'Cor Nelson had 18 points for Campbell (14-10, 7-3 Big South Conference). Andrew Eudy added seven assists.Malik...

AP Sports WriterGafford to return for sophomore season at ArkansasBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford says he will return to the Razorbacks next season, ending speculation about whether the freshman would leave for the NBA after one year in college.The 6-foot-11 Gafford announced his decision...

Fitzgerald to transfer from Minnesota for final seasonMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota power forward Davonte Fitzgerald will transfer to another program for his final season of college eligibility.The university announced Monday that the 6-foot-8 Fitzgerald will leave the Gophers after only one year of action on the court.Fitzgerald averaged 3.7...

AP Sports WriterUp-and-down Alabama needs strong finish to make tournamentBy JOHN ZENORMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama has beaten one top 5 team and pushed another to the brink on the road. The Crimson Tide has also suffered some humbling defeats.That inconsistency has left the Tide (15-11, 6-7 Southeastern Conference)...

AP Sports WriterJudge dismisses discrimination suit that named Jim CalhounBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A federal judge has dismissed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the University of Saint Joseph that accused Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun of harassment.Jaclyn Piscitelli sued the Catholic school last October,...

AP Sports WriterNo. 3 Gonzaga uses late run to defeat Loyola MarymountBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Third-ranked Gonzaga was trailing midway through the second half and the nation's highest-scoring team was being slowed.The Bulldogs came up with a late burst to extend their winning streak to 15 games.Gonzaga...

Guard Milan Acquaah will transfer from Washington StatePULLMAN, Wash. (AP) The exodus from the Washington State basketball program has continued, with guard Milan Acquaah announcing he will transfer.Acquaah, a freshman guard, started nine times for Washington State and appeared in 30 of 31 games, averaging 4.9 points per...

The Latest: UNC's Williams says Pinson has foot surgeryCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest from Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):---4:10 p.m.North Carolina coach Roy Williams says junior swingman Theo Pinson had foot surgery Wednesday.The school announced last week that Pinson was out...