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AP Sports WriterIowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEIowa forward Luka Garza could have heard his name called in Wednesday night's NBA draft. Instead, he opted for the uncertainty of playing a final college basketball season amid a pandemic.After boosting his stock with an...

Isaiah Moss returning to Iowa in '18-19IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa guard Isaiah Moss says he'll be back for his junior season with the Hawkeyes in 2018-19.Moss announced on Tuesday he intends to return to Iowa City after getting feedback from NBA personnel on his future in the...

AP Basketball WriterBig Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teamsBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Big Ten Conference had an astonishing nine of its teams ranked in the Top 25 in the latest poll Monday.Naturally, the best ranked of them would immediately lose to an unranked opponent.Maryland's victory over sixth-ranked Wisconsin...

Leading hoops scorer AJ Lawson returning to South CarolinaCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina's top scorer and rebounder AJ Lawson is returning to school for his junior basketball season.Lawson announced on social media Wednesday that he is withdrawing from the NBA draft. The 6-foot-6 guard from Toronto started all...

AP Sports WriterWinston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65By LUKE MEREDITHDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament.Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient...

AP Sports WriterKrzyzewsi, Duke reload with another strong freshman classBy JOEDY McCREARYDURHAM, N.C. (AP) One star-studded freshman class has left Duke for the NBA. Another has come in right behind them.A national title once again is a realistic goal for the latest crop of blue-chip Blue Devils who...

SEC leaders suffer setbacks, top of standings wide openBy The Associated PressA look at the upcoming week around the Southeastern Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: Florida at No. 18 Kentucky: Although Kentucky is the only Top 25 team in this matchup, Florida is the program currently atop the SEC standings....

Charleston outlasts Coastal Carolina 67-65 behind RillerCONWAY, S.C. (AP) Grant Riller tossed in 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting and Jarrell Brantley hit four straight free throws in the final 13 seconds to help Charleston hold off Coastal Carolina 67-65 on Friday.Joe Chealey added 14 points and Cameron Johnson...

AP Basketball WriterVillanova and top 11 remain the same in AP men's hoops pollBy JIM O'CONNELLVillanova remains on top of The Associated Press college basketball poll while Florida State and Southern Cal make their first appearances of the season.The Wildcats (10-0) received 56 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member...

Alabama freshman guard Collin Sexton declares for NBA draftTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Collin Sexton, Alabama's dynamic freshman point guard, is heading to the NBA.Sexton announced his decision on Friday and said he plans to hire an agent. A projected lottery pick, he led Alabama to its first NCAA Tournament...

AP Basketball WriterVirginia pulls closer to top-ranked Villanova in AP Top 25By JOHN MARSHALLVirginia has not been ranked No. 1 since Ralph Sampson patrolled the lane in Charlottesville.The Cavaliers took a step toward their first top ranking in 35 years on Monday, earning 17 of 65 first-place votes from...

AP Basketball WriterMajor conferences still with plenty left to be decidedBy JOHN MARSHALLCollege basketball has reached the final week of the regular season in all the major conferences.A lot is still left to be decided.While No. 6 Kentucky has wrapped up the SEC title and No. 8 Seton Hall...