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URI promotes assistant Cox as successor to Dan HurleyKINGSTON, R.I. (AP) The University of Rhode Island has promoted David Cox to men's basketball coach.Cox served as associate head coach for the last four years under Dan Hurley, who left last month to become head coach at UConn.Cox helped...

Auburn's Mustapha Heron to enter draft, plans to hire agentAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn guard Mustapha Heron says he will enter the NBA draft and plans to hire an agent.The sophomore said Wednesday that he hasn't yet secured an agent but intends to. If he doesn't sign with an...

Georgia's Crean hires former Georgia Tech assistant DollarATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia coach Tom Crean has hired Chad Dollar as an assistant for his new staff.The former Georgia Tech and Auburn assistant spent last season in that role at South Florida, where he played in the 1990s.Dollar brings deep...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning proBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV says he'll turn pro this year, a move anticipated even before his college career began.Walker announced Wednesday on Twitter that he'll hire an agent, which will prevent...

East Carolina brings back Dooley as its men's hoops coachGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) East Carolina has hired Joe Dooley of Florida Gulf Coast as its new head men's basketball coach.The school announced Dooley's hiring Wednesday, saying he agreed to a five-year contract.It's Dooley's second stint as the Pirates' head...

Newman to leave Kansas, enter NBA draftLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Malik Newman plans to leave Kansas and enter the NBA draft after leading the Jayhawks to the Final Four in his only season playing for them.The sophomore guard says Wednesday he plans to sign with an agent.Newman sat out...

AP Sports WriterSteele knows Xavier's next goal: Reach a Final FourBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Travis Steele knows the clear expectation as Xavier's next basketball coach.''It's the elephant that's in the room: Go where Xavier has never gone in the NCAA Tournament,'' Steele said.The Musketeers have never reached a...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning proBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV says he'll turn pro this year, a move anticipated even before his college career began.Walker announced Wednesday on Twitter that he'll hire an agent, which would prevent...

Georgia State's D'Marcus Simonds returning for junior seasonATLANTA (AP) Sun Belt Conference player of the year D'Marcus Simonds will return to Georgia State for his junior season.Simonds announced his decision Wednesday .As a sophomore, the 6-foot-3 guard set a school record by averaging 21.2 points game, along with...

Duke freshman Duval enters NBA draft, plans to hire agentDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke freshman Trevon Duval is entering the NBA draft.Duval announced his decision through the school Wednesday, and team spokesman Mike DeGeorge said the point guard plans to hire an agent.Duval is the 14th Duke freshman to...

Boston College guards dip toes into NBA draftBOSTON (AP) Boston College guards Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman will enter the NBA draft but won't sign with an agent in case they decide to return to school.The two players would maintain their eligibility if they are not happy with...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning proBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning pro.Walker announced Wednesday on Twitter that he'll hire an agent, which would prevent him from returning to the Hurricanes, and plans to enter the...