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AP Basketball WriterDuke climbs to No. 1 in AP poll following Kentucky’s lossBy JOHN MARSHALLDuke is back at No. 1, moving up a spot following a pair of victories last week.The Blue Devils can thank Evansville for the jump.Duke moved to No. 1 for the first time this season,...

Sam Houston St. holds off Texas Rio Grande Valley 69-66EDINBURG, Texas (AP) Zach Nutall scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Sam Houston State held on to beat Texas Rio Grande Valley 69-66 on Monday night.Demarkus Lampley added 10 points and seven rebounds for the Bearkats, securing...

Texas guard Roach suspended for opener, violated team rulesAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas senior guard Kerwin Roach II has been suspended for the Longhorns' season opener against Eastern Illinois for a violation of team rules.Roach announced the suspension on social media about the same time the school issued a...

Report: Iona star forward Roland Griffin suspendedNEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) Iona senior forward Roland Griffin says he's been kicked off the basketball team after an altercation with an assistant coach.Griffin tells Stadium he punched assistant coach Garfield Johns multiple times in self-defense last Monday after a verbal argument...

Wisconsin, Illinois climb into top 5 in AP Top 25 after Gonzaga, Baylor, Iowa; 'Nova, UVA fall; Va. Tech, Richmond inNEW YORK (AP) Wisconsin, Illinois climb into top 5 in AP Top 25 after Gonzaga, Baylor, Iowa; 'Nova, UVA fall; Va. Tech, Richmond in.

NCAA Latest: Villanova has shot at some eye-popping statsSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Latest on the championship game of the NCAA Tournament (all times local):3 p.m.There's quite a few statistically noteworthy items Villanova will be chasing on Monday night.If the Wildcats beat Michigan, they'll be the third team in...

AP Sports WriterDavison's 3 sends Wisconsin past No. 17 Maryland, 56-54By KEITH JENKINSMADISON, Wis. (AP) Brad Davison hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left after getting a steal and Wisconsin upset No. 17 Maryland 56-54 on Tuesday night to pick up their third straight victory against a ranked opponent.Davison...

Georgia Tech guard Josh Okogie remains in NBA draftATLANTA (AP) Josh Okogie has decided to remain in the NBA draft, ending his career at Georgia Tech after two seasons.The 6-foot-4 guard announced his decision Monday. The draft will be held June 21.Okogie submitted his application to the NBA...

AP Sports WriterTennessee's Barnes gets 3-year contract extension, a raiseBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has received a three-year contract extension and raise that will earn him $21 million over the next six years.Athletic director Phillip Fulmer announced Thursday in a university release that...

AP Sports WriterNCAA clears Memphis freshman Wiseman to return on Jan. 12By TERESA M. WALKERThe NCAA has cleared heralded freshman James Wiseman to return to the basketball court on Jan. 12.Wiseman will sit out a total of 12 games under a decision announced by the NCAA.The sports governing body...

Former Texas star T.J. Ford graduates 14 years after leavingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Former Texas star T.J. Ford has graduated 14 years after leading the Longhorns to the Final Four and turning pro.Ford received his bachelor's degree in youth and community studies, with a minor in educational psychology. He...

Northern Kentucky's Brannen takes Cincinnati coaching jobCINCINNATI (AP) John Brannen has been hired as Cincinnati's coach after leading Northern Kentucky to two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years.The Bearcats announced Brannen's hiring Sunday and said he would be introduced Monday at Fifth Third Arena.Brannen replaces Mick...