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AP Basketball WriterVirginia's Bennett named AP men's college coach of the yearBy AARON BEARDSAN ANTONIO (AP) Virginia coach Tony Bennett isn't going to waver from his foundation, whether it's the philosophy that built the Cavaliers into a contender or the big-picture perspective that helps him handle the sting...

AP Basketball WriterVirginia's Bennett named AP men's college coach of the yearBy AARON BEARDSAN ANTONIO (AP) Virginia's Tony Bennett is The Associated Press men's college basketball coach of the year.Bennett was the runaway winner for the award, which is being presented Thursday at the Final Four. Bennett earned...

AP Sports WriterCapel ready for "daunting" task of rebuilding Pitt hoopsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jeff Capel's firing at Oklahoma seven years ago left him shaken. He found solace, security and peace as an assistant at Duke, soaking up everything coach, mentor and friend Mike Krzyzewski offered, no matter...

Texas guard Eric Davis Jr. opts to turn proAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas junior guard Eric Davis Jr., announced Wednesday he's decided to turn pro after being held out several games late in the season after reports raised allegations that he'd taken money from an agent representative.Texas held Davis...

AP Sports WriterMack says he has 'big shoes to fill' as Louisville coachBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Chris Mack says he understands he has big shoes to fill as Louisville's new men's basketball coach.Mack praised former Cardinals coaches Denny Crum and Rick Pitino during a news conference...

Auburn AD 'absolutely' expects Bruce Pearl to keep jobAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl has received a vote of confidence from the Tigers' new athletic director.Allen Greene told WJOX-FM in Birmingham on Wednesday that it's ''absolutely'' his intention to stand by Pearl barring further developments from...

AP Basketball WriterWho is No. 1? Top college player often not top NBA prospectBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Duke's Marvin Bagley III, Arizona's Deandre Ayton and Oklahoma's Trae Young are certain high NBA draft picks, one of them could easily be the top overall selection.Still, that doesn't make...

Duke's Marvin Bagley says he will enter the NBA draftDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III is entering the NBA draft.Bagley announced his decision Wednesday on his verified Instagram account, saying he ''learned a lot this year on and off of the court.''Duke spokesman Mike DeGeorge said...

Michigan State's Bridges headed to NBA draftEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State star Miles Bridges is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility and entering the NBA draft.The school announced Bridges' departure Wednesday. It came as no surprise after a fine season in which he was named a...

Duke's Marvin Bagley says he will enter the NBA draftDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III is entering the NBA draft.Bagley announced his decision Wednesday on his verified Instagram account, saying he ''learned a lot this year on and off of the court.'' He did not say...

AP Sports WriterMack says he has 'big shoes to fill' as Louisville coachBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Chris Mack understands he has big shoes to fill as Louisville's new men's basketball coach.He also knows he has some turbulent times to overcome.Now that Mack has been officially anointed...

DePaul's Strus to declare for draft, won't hire agentCHICAGO (AP) DePaul says star guard Max Strus intends to declare for the NBA draft, though he will remain eligible for his senior season by not hiring an agent.Strus averaged a team-leading 16.8 points and hit 81 3-pointers - second...