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AP Basketball WriterA guide to the 2016-17 college basketball seasonBy JOHN MARSHALLThe 2015-16 college basketball season ended in the most dramatic way possible, with Villanova's Kris Jenkins confidently pulling up for a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Wildcats their second national championship.Now it's time for the encore.And, based on...

NCAA charges NC State with 4 men's hoops violationsRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The NCAA has charged North Carolina State with four violations, accusing a former assistant coach of providing payments and benefits connected to the recruitment of one-and-done basketball player Dennis Smith Jr.The school said Wednesday that its notice...

Stanford sophomore forward KZ Okpala declares for NBA draftSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) Stanford sophomore forward KZ Okpala has declared for the NBA draft.The 6-foot-9 Okpala, who is projected to be a first-round draft pick, announced his decision Thursday through the school. He has until May 29 to decide whether...

Siena grinds past St. Peter's 59-57 in triple overtimeALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Roman Penn scored 18 points, Ahsante Shivers had 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and Siena beat Saint Peter's 59-57 in triple overtime on Monday night.Thomas Huerter Jr., who was 2 of 7 from the...

AP Sports WriterLouisville trustees fire athletic director Tom JurichBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville trustees have fired athletic director Tom Jurich in the wake of its involvement in a national federal investigation of college basketball.The Board of Trustees voted 10-3 on Wednesday to fire Jurich after 20...

Defendant in NCAA corruption case denies bribing hoops coachNEW YORK (AP) A former recruiter for a professional sports agent has taken the witness stand at his New York City trial, where he's accused of bribing a college basketball coach.Christian Dawkins denied on Wednesday allegations that he paid a...

The Monmouth-NJ Hawks and the Iona Gaels will both be gunning for a victory on 2/26/2017 at 4:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Monmouth-NJ Hawks vs Iona Gaels When: 4:00 PM  ET, Sunday, February 26, 2017 Where: Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 857 Monmouth-NJ Hawks 2 (-110) 164.5 (-110) -125 105 858 Iona Gaels TV: 4:00 PM LINE:...

AP Sports WriterWashington freshman Jaden McDaniels declares for NBA draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Washington freshman swingman Jaden McDaniels has declared for the NBA draft, becoming the latest one-and-done player for the Huskies.McDaniels, who is projected to go in the middle of the first round,on social media late Tuesday...

UNC basketball player Brandon Robinson injured in car crashCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina forward Brandon Robinson was hurt in a weekend car crash and the school says the injuries are not serious.The other motorist was charged with driving while impaired, according to Carrboro police. An incident report...

Philadelphia cheers NCAA champs Villanova with paradePHILADELPHIA (AP) Thousands of fans are lined up in Philadelphia to celebrate another sports championship with a parade, this time for Villanova University's Wildcats.The winners of the men's college basketball tournament are riding atop double-decker buses along a downtown thoroughfare, ending at...

Man accused of driving car onto Missouri basketball courtCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A 23-year-old man has been arrested after smashing through two gates and driving onto the basketball court at the University of Missouri over the weekend, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.Police were called early Sunday after a...

UNC guard Harris needs surgery for torn ACL in right kneeCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina freshman Anthony Harris will have surgery next week for a torn knee ligament suffered in Monday’s win against Yale.The school said Friday that Harris has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his...