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AP Sports WriterNext challenge for Wolverines is a trip to East LansingBy NOAH TRISTERANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) When Derrick Walton was a freshman, he led Michigan to a victory at Michigan State that helped propel the Wolverines to a Big Ten title.Now a senior, Walton hasn't played at...

Gonzaga's Petrusev to skip last 2 years, turn professionalSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev announced Monday that he will pursue a professional career and not return for his final two years at Gonzaga, citing uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact...

AP National WriterMarch Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've beenBy EDDIE PELLSFor all those who dreamed the impossible - making it a whole month without getting a single game wrong in the bracket - this is your year.Everything else about the NCAA Tournament that won't happen this...

Nnaji scores 21, grabs 11 boards as Arizona beats StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) Arizona coach Sean Miller kept talking about needing to find different ways to win games. The Wildcats found a way in Saturday’s 69-60 victory over Stanford.Freshman Zeke Nnaji scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and...

Vaughn powers Rider to 69-52 victory over MaristPOUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) Dimencio Vaughn had 21 points and 13 rebounds as Rider defeated Marist 69-52 on Sunday.Vaughn hit 8 of 18 shots for the Broncs (10-6, 4-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who shot just 41% from the floor. Vaughn, who...

NCAA Latest: Zion, Duke lead UCF at halftime in 2nd roundBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:20 p.m.Top-seeded Duke ended the first half on a 12-2 run to lead UFC 44-36 at the half.Zion Williamson put on the kind of...

UCLA's Jalen Hill withdraws name from NBA draftLOS ANGELES (AP) Jalen Hill is staying at UCLA for his redshirt junior season.A team spokesman says Hill has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft.Hill started 25 of 30 games for the Bruins under first-year coach Mick Cronin last season,...

AP Sports WriterISU gives Steve Prohm extension, $500,000 annual raiseBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State has given coach Steve Prohm a contract extension and a raise.The Cyclones announced Friday that Prohm's deal will now run through 2022, with an annual salary increase from $1.5 million to $2...

Associated PressAdidas exec and 9 others charged in college bribery schemeBy LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYSNEW YORK (AP) In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men - including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches - were charged...

AP Sports WriterCollege hoops back at MSG with Villanova-Virginia on Dec. 19By MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) College basketball is coming back to Madison Square Garden this month.In a matchup between the past two NCAA champions, Villanova and Virginia are scheduled to square off Dec. 19 in the heart...

Calipari, Kentucky picked to win SEC men's title yet againNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Kentucky is the media favorite yet again to win the Southeastern Conference basketball title.A media panel made the Wildcats as the overall preseason pick for the 12th time since the 1998-99 season in voting announced Wednesday.Florida...

Canadian star Barrett has 34 points in Duke exhibition debutMISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) Canadian star R.J. Barrett scored 34 points in his first exhibition game for Duke, helping the Blue Devils rout Ryerson 86-67 on Wednesday night.Zion Williamson added 29 points for Duke.NCAA rules permit teams to take an...