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Former Rutgers coach charged with stealing from parks systemTRENTON, N.J. (AP) A former Rutgers University men's basketball coach diverted thousands of dollars of public money from a New Jersey park system to a nonprofit he controlled and gave him and his family benefits including free concert tickets, according...

AP Sports WriterBalanced Bearcats play in another state for a seasonBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A crane towers over Cincinnati's on-campus arena, and banner on the side explains the reason why: ''Home Won't Be Built In A Day.''It's going to take a year for the Bearcats' arena to undergo...

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...

Former Rutgers coach charged with stealing from parks systemTRENTON, N.J. (AP) A former Rutgers University men's basketball coach has been accused of diverting thousands of dollars of public money from a New Jersey park system to a nonprofit he controlled.State authorities also allege Kevin Bannon arranged unauthorized benefits...

Xavier Preview-CapsuleBy The Associated PressXavier Preview-CapsuleEds: With BC-BKC--Xavier PreviewBy The Associated Press=XavierLast season: 24-14, reached third Elite Eight in school history.Nickname: Musketeers.Coach: Chris Mack.Conference: Big East.Who's gone: Point guard Edmond Sumner (NBA), guard Malcolm Bernard, forward RaShid Gaston.Who's back: Guard Trevon Bluiett considered the NBA before deciding to return...

AP Sports WriterXavier has core of Elite 8 team back, including BluiettBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Trevon Bluiett came up just short of his biggest goal: Get Xavier to its first Final Four. He wasn't sure whether he'd go to the NBA after last season or return for a...

Iowa star recruit Connor McCaffery will play this seasonIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa freshman point guard Connor McCaffery has decided to play this season instead of redshirt.The star recruit and son of Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery had planned to sit out as a freshman and play baseball for...

Marquette Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressMarquette Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=MarquetteLast season: 19-13, lost to South Carolina in first round of NCAA Tournament.Nickname: Golden Eagles.Coach: Steve Wojciechowski.Conference: Big East.Who's gone: Team will miss post presence and leadership of C Luke Fischer (10.9 points, 5.9 rebounds). Second-leading scorer and fellow...

AP Sports WriterMarquette G Markus Howard looks to stay on target from 3By GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Marquette guard Markus Howard usually doesn't leave the gym in the offseason until he has hit at least 300 3-point shots.No reason to change his routine now after leading the country...

North Carolina State preview capsuleBy The Associated PressNorth Carolina State preview capsuleEds: With BKC--NC State PreviewBy The Associated Press=North Carolina StateLast season: 15-17, second straight losing season.Nickname: Wolfpack.Coach: Kevin Keatts.Conference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: PG Dennis Smith Jr., G Terry Henderson, G Maverick Rowan, F Ted Kapita, C BeeJay Anya.Who's...

AP Basketball WriterArizona State finally has frontcourt depth and sizeBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona State guard Kobi Justice often found himself in the post trying to guard much larger players, sometimes even 7-footers.The scrappy 6-foot-5 guard took every challenge head on and often on the head -...

Missouri Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressMissouri Preview CapsuleEds: With BKC--Missouri PreviewBy The Associated Press=MissouriLast season: 8-24.Nickname: Tigers.Coach: Cuonzo Martin.Conference: Southeastern Conference.Who's gone: G Frankie Hughes (transfer to Duquesne), G K.J. Walton (transfer to Ball State), F Russell Woods, F Willie Jackson (transfer to Toledo).Who's back: F Jordan Barnett; F...