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AP Sports WriterPlenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest RegionBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a celebration of everything that is good about college basketball: star players, over-achievers, tradition-rich programs and successful coaches.They also exemplify everything wrong with...

AP Sports WriterIowa's Ellingson to transfer, Wagner to switch to footballBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) The dismantling of Iowa's underperforming roster began Tuesday, as reserves Brady Ellingson and Ahmad Wagner announced that they were leaving the program.The school says Ellingson, a redshirt junior, will graduate in May...

BYU forward Eric Mika to remain in NBA draft, hire an agentPROVO, Utah (AP) BYU forward Eric Mika has announced he will remain in the NBA draft and hire an agent, ending his college playing career with two years of eligibility left.The 6-foot-10, 230-pounder averaged team-highs with 20.3...

Boyd III carries E. Tennessee St. over Newberry 79-50JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) Tray Boyd III had 20 points as East Tennessee State romped past Newberry 79-50 on Wednesday night in a season opener for both teams.ETSU went on a 21-2 run over the final 9:15 of the first...

NCAA President Emmert: Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournamentsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) NCAA President Emmert: Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournaments.

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Michigan hires Juwan Howard as basketball coachBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Juwan Howard is coming back to Michigan.The former member of the Fab Five has agreed to a five-year deal to coach the Wolverines, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told...

K-State brings back ex-player Southwell as assistant coachMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State brought back former player Shane Southwell as an assistant basketball coach Tuesday, rounding out Bruce Weber's staff after Brad Korn left to become the head coach at Southeast Missouri.Southwell was a standout for the Wildcats from...

The INDIANA ST and the ILLINOIS ST will both be gunning for a victory on 1/17/2021 at 4:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA ST vs ILLINOIS ST When: 1/17/2021 4:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 829 INDIANA ST 5 (-110) 141.5 (-110) -210 175 830 ILLINOIS ST TV: 4:00 PM LINE: 5 PREDICTION: ILLINOIS ST , INDIANA ST Oddsmakers currently have the ILLINOIS...

Albany handles Canisius behind Clark and Healy for 83-57 winALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Cameron Healy and Ahmad Clark scored 20 points apiece and Albany easily defeated Canisius 83-57 on Wednesday night.Kendall Lauderdale had 11 points for Albany (1-1). Malachi De Sousa added 10 points and 10 rebounds.Majesty Brandon had...

AP Basketball Writer'What happened to Felipe?' Film helps Lopez tell his storyBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Felipe Lopez somehow forgot what all the attention was like.That would have been impossible to imagine 25 years ago, back when he practically owned magazine covers and newspaper headlines. But he has...

AP Sports WriterAbdul-Jabbar visits Harvard, tells players to stay in schoolBy JIMMY GOLENCAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't mention either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton by name, but the presidential election was on his mind when he came to Harvard on Saturday to talk to the players on...

NIT to experiment with extended 3-point arc, wider laneINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Next month's NIT games will use experimental rules that include an extended 3-point line, a wider free-throw lane and 10-minute quarters instead of 20-minute halves.The NCAA announced the changes Tuesday.The 3-point arc will move to roughly 22 feet,...