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AP Sports WriterAP source: 3 UCLA players stay in China; team returns to USBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The UCLA basketball team is heading back to Los Angeles without three players arrested on shoplifting charges in China, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 3 UCLA players stay in China; team returns to USBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The UCLA basketball team is heading back to Los Angeles without three players arrested on shoplifting charges in China, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press...

Associated PressHermanson's 24 leads No. 22 Saint Mary's past Saint FrancisBy MICHAEL WAGAMANMORAGA, Calif. (AP) Calvin Hermanson scored 24 points and sparked a pair of big runs with his 3-point shooting as No. 22 Saint Mary's pulled away to beat Saint Francis (Pa.) 85-68 on Saturday.Jock Landale had...

Duquesne holds off St. Francis (BKN), 80-70 in Dambrot debutPITTSBURGH (AP) Rene Castro-Caneddy and Tarin Smith combined to score 40 points as Duquesne held off St. Francis Brooklyn, 80-70 in the season opener Saturday night.The win is Duquesne's first under Keith Dambrot, who takes over after 13 seasons...

AP Sports WriterJim Boeheim to face son Jimmy in home opener vs CornellBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Jim Boeheim has pretty much experienced everything during his long coaching tenure at Syracuse - Big East titles, Final Fours, a national championship, NCAA investigations and Hall of Fame induction.And yet,...

AP Basketball WriterUNLV looking for a bounce back in Menzies' second seasonBy JOHN MARSHALLLAS VEGAS (AP) Marvin Menzies' first season at UNLV did not go as planned. He had to throw together a last-minute recruiting class, injuries mounted and so did the losses, leading to the worst season...

UConn guard charged with evading following scooter crashSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn guard Jalen Adams has been charged with a misdemeanor after police say he left the scene of a crash involving a scooter he was operating.Police say the 21-year-old junior was among four men who were racing their...

AP Sports WriterVols' Williams seeks to build off his big freshman seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee forward Grant Williams realizes he won't sneak up on anybody this year.Williams developed into one of the Southeastern Conference's biggest overachievers last season to become one of Tennessee's most reliable players...

AP Basketball WriterAdvice for overseas basketball tours: Be aware, respectfulBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Washington coach Mike Hopkins has taken multiple teams overseas with USA Basketball, coaching in Olympics, world championships and various events.Each time a team goes on an international trip, the message is the same: Enjoy...

AP Basketball WriterWilliams still not saying who will start at PG for No. 9 UNCBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina knows it will start the season without point guard Joel Berry II due to a hand injury. Coach Roy Williams didn't sound so sure about much...

AP Sports WriterDebut for coach Mike Hopkins at rebuilding WashingtonBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Mike Hopkins is in the early stages of a remodel that won't be completed soon.It didn't have to be this way for Hopkins. He could have remained at Syracuse and waited until Jim Boeheim retired...

AP Sports WriterJim Boeheim to face son Jimmy in home opener vs CornellBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Jim Boeheim has pretty much experienced everything during his long coaching tenure at Syracuse - Big East titles, Final Fours, a national championship, NCAA investigations and Hall of Fame induction.And yet,...