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AP Basketball WriterCollege basketball coaches discuss racism, diversityBy DAVE SKRETTAFrank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.''An...

The Latest: Gamecocks' Martin says he has shed 35 poundsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):12:25 p.m.South Carolina coach Frank Martin says he has dropped 35 pounds during the offseason to make up for the weight gain that had...

Report: Larry Brown resigning after 4 seasons as SMU's coachDALLAS (AP) Larry Brown says he is resigning as SMU's basketball coach, ending a four-year run during which the Mustangs made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1993 and then were banned from postseason play last season.The...

AP Basketball WriterBagley chooses Duke, could make Blue Devils preseason No. 1By JOHN MARSHALLTop high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and is eligible to play in the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on...

Valparaiso to join Missouri Valley ConferenceVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Valparaiso is officially the newest member of the Missouri Valley Conference.The Indiana college accepted the league's invitation on Thursday and will join on July 1. The Crusaders have been part of the Horizon League since 2007.Valparaiso was a rumored finalist...

Cambridge Jr. carries Nevada past Air Force 74-57RENO, Nev. (AP) Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 23 points as Nevada got past Air Force 74-57 on Friday night.The game marked the first Mountain West Conference matchup of the season for both teams.Warren Washington had 16 points and seven rebounds for...

AP Basketball Writer'Welcome Home, UConn': Huskies rejoin Big EastBy DOUG FEINBERGNEW YORK (AP) UConn is back in the Big East.The Huskies were introduced Thursday at Madison Square Garden as the newest member of the conference in which they were a charter member 40 years ago. The marquee out...

AP Sports WriterVersatile Johnson is 'Key' to Florida's late-season surgeBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Keyontae Johnson is deceptively quick for a power forward. Just ask anyone who’s tried to guard him.The 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore keeps blowing by defenders, getting to the basket andin the Southeastern Conference. Throw in...

The Associated PressStevens sets BJC record in win over NorthwesternBy TRAVIS JOHNSONUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) Lamar Stevens set a Bryce Jordan Center record with 14 field goals and scored 16 of a career-high 30 points in the first half to lead Penn State over Northwestern 78-63 on Friday.Mike...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville is facing challenges on the court, and off of it heading into the season.The Cardinals have such a young roster that coach Rick Pitino signed a couple of graduate transfers to provide leadership.Then came the escort allegations this month.Katina Powell has alleged that former...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: A tiny Bible college becomes the Washington GeneralsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Carver College has become college basketball's equivalent of the Washington Generals, barnstorming from city to city, playing games almost every night, enduring one enormous beating after another.Appalachian State 105, Carver 23.Wofford 111, Carver 37.Georgia...

AP Basketball WriterUndefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6By JOHN MARSHALLSan Diego State survived a big test by beating a talented Utah State team on the road. Auburn kicked off the SEC season by winning at Mississippi State for the third time in its...