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AP Sports WriterUConn features 8 newcomers, 3 others returning from injuryBy PAT EATON-ROBBSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn coach Kevin Ollie says it will take some time to identify specific roles for all the new players on his team.It may also take time for everyone else to identify who those...

Holiday gift: Boston College walk-on Herren gets scholarshipBOSTON (AP) Boston College walk-on Chris Herren Jr. thought he was forgotten when coach Jim Christian handed out holiday presents after practice.Then the coach motioned to an assistant for an envelope on Thursday.It took Herren a few seconds to figure out...

AP Sports WriterLouisville board OKs firing of Pitino in hoops scandalBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville's interim president was authorized Monday to fire Rick Pitino because of a federal bribery investigation, a scandal that has shaken the university and brought down one of the most prominent coaches...

Seton Hall names Tony Skinn assistant basketball coachSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) Seton Hall has hired Tony Skinn as an assistant basketball coach.Coach Kevin Willard announced the hiring Thursday. Skinn replaces Shaheen Holloway, who left to become the head coach at nearby St. Peter's University.Skinn spent the past three...

MVSU wins its home opener, 124-70ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) Caleb Hunter scored 32 points that included five 3-pointers and Mississippi Valley State University defeated North American University 124-70 in the Delta Devils’ home opener on Saturday.Michael Green added 27 points, Jordan Lyons 13, Zachary Barnes 11 and Cossy...

Associated PressStevenson helps No. 24 Wichita St beat Ole Miss 74-54By JEFFREY PARSONWICHITA, Kan. (AP) Erik Stevenson scored a career-high 29 points to help No. 24 Wichita State beat Mississippi 74-54 on Saturday.Stevenson had 19 points in the first half, giving the Shockers (13-1) a 39-24 halftime lead....

AP Basketball WriterNCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption caseBy AARON BEARDAn NCAA infractions committee panel announced Friday that former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from financial advisers.The NCAA also levied including penalties that...

Seton Hall gets commitment from 6-foot-9 center Jeff NganduSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) Center Jeff Ngandu, a native of the Congo who played scholastically in Canada, has signed a letter of intent to play at Seton Hall.Coach Kevin Willard announced the 6-foot-9 big man joined the Big East Conference...

Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coachNEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday.Pitino coached at Louisville from 2001-17 before being fired in a pay-for-play scandal and had been coaching in Greece. He replaces Tim Cluess,...

Swoope's 4-point play helps Elon top Saint Peter's 71-65 2OTELON, N.C. (AP) Dainan Swoope drained a 3-point jumper, was fouled and added a free throw and the 4-point play sparked Elon to a 71-65 win over Saint Peter's in double overtime Saturday night.Swoope followed with a steal and...

AP Basketball WriterKansas remains unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; FSU up to No. 4By AARON BEARDKansas maintained its grip on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while fourth-ranked Florida State has its highest ranking in nearly five decades.The Jayhawks received all 65...

AP Sports WriterKansas announces extension of deal with Adidas through 2031By DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas and Adidas announced Wednesday an extension of their contract through 2031, despite an FBI investigation centered on the footwear and apparel company that cast a negative light on the...