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The Latest: SEC believes it should get more bids this yearNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference men's basketball media days (all times Eastern):3:25 p.m.After three of its five NCAA Tournament teams reached regional finals last season, SEC coaches believe the league should have more representatives in...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) New Hornets guard Jeremy Lin says he had trouble convincing a security guard that he's an NBA player when he showed up at the team's Charlotte arena.The NBA's first American player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, Lin tweeted about the encounter Saturday afternoon: ''Went to...

AP Sports WriterOhio players get in one last run after MAC tourney canceledBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) After getting up some pregame shots, Ohio's players excitedly huddled at mid-court just like they have all season.Game time was an hour away, and as they stood on top of the Mid-American...

Associated PressMissouri has youth movement in place for rebuildingBy JADE WASHBURNCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) For Kim Anderson and the Missouri Tigers, this season is all about building for the future.Last season, the Tigers self-imposed a two-year postseason ban in light of recruiting violations that occurred under former coach Frank...

Associated PressUniversity of Louisville president James Ramsey resigningBy DYLAN LOVANFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) University of Louisville president James Ramsey is stepping down and Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin will appoint a new board of trustees at the school, which has been plagued by scandal in recent years.Bevin announced Friday that...

Associated PressDziagwa spurs 82-31 Oklahoma State rout of SE LouisianaBy JOHN TRANCHINASTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State leading scorer Isaac Likekele returned after missing four games with an illness and the difference in his team’s performance was significant at both ends of the floor.Thomas Dziagwa scored 14 points and...

Horizon League sues Valparaiso, MVC for $500K exit feesEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) The Horizon League has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against Valparaiso and the Missouri Valley Conference claiming that the school breached a one-year notification agreement before leaving the league for the MVC.Valparaiso, a member of the Horizon League...

AP Basketball WriterA guide to the teams, players and coaches in the Final FourBy JOHN MARSHALLSAN ANTONIO (AP) The maddest of Marches is winding down, the college basketball season now headed into April. All those upsets, crazy finishes and stellar performances have brought us to San Antonio, where...

AP Sports WriterNorthern Arizona trying to fight past injury-plagued seasonsBy JOHN MARSHALLFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy was excited to put the 2015-16 season behind him, ready to get the Lumberjacks back on an upward trajectory after a series of injuries stalled the program's progress.Instead, more...

NC State adds forward Ted Kapita to recruiting classRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State has added another player to its men's basketball roster.The Wolfpack on Friday announced the signing of 6-foot-10 forward Ted Kapita.Coach Mark Gottfried calls Kapita ''a versatile and athletic addition who plays with a high...

AP Sports WriterKansas-Missouri to renew rivalry for hurricane relief effortBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The Border War is back, only this time it's for charity.Bitter rivals Kansas and Missouri have agreed to play an exhibition basketball game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Oct. 22 to...

Robert Morris G Dachon Burke to join Cornhuskers as transferLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Robert Morris guard Dachon Burke is transferring to Nebraska, where he'll have two seasons of eligibility after sitting out 2018-19.Nebraska coach Tim Miles on Monday announced the addition of Burke, who picked the Cornhuskers over St....