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AP Basketball WriterACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourneyBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year's NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.Numerous league schools and coaches released statements Wednesday...

North Carolina A&T names Will Jones men's basketball coachGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Will Jones' 19-game stint as North Carolina A&T's interim men's basketball coach not only earned him Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference coach of the year honors, but also the full-time job.The school made the announcement Thursday.The Aggies were 14-5...

AP Basketball WriterVirginia stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Duke jumps to 5thBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Virginia strengthened its hold on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Duke jumped back into the top five after a pair of impressive wins.The Cavaliers earned 42...

Tennessee signs incoming freshman forward D.J. BurnsKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has added incoming freshman forward D.J. Burns to its veteran-laden roster.The Volunteers announced Wednesday that they've signed Burns, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound recruit from Rock Hill, South Carolina. Burns will enroll this week and will be eligible to play...

AP Basketball WriterTop of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision courseBy DAVE SKRETTABaylor and Kansas just keep winning, setting up a monumental showdown Saturday between the top-ranked Bears and No. 3 Jayhawks that could help decide not only the Big 12 title but the No. 1 overall...

Former NC State basketball player Grundy dies after stabbingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Former North Carolina State basketball player Anthony Grundy died Thursday from stab wounds suffered as the result of a domestic dispute in Kentucky, authorities said.Louisville officers found Anthony Grundy, 40, injured while they were responding to a...

AP Sports WriterVirginia looks to 'break down door' to Final 4 minus HunterBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Every now and again Virginia coach Tony Bennett will receive a text message from a former player that simply reads: Keep knocking coach.Bennett keeps a doorknocker in the Cavaliers locker room...

New Mexico basketball teams temporarily relocating to TexasALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico's men's and women's basketball teams are temporarily relocating to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions in their home state.Athletic director Eddie Nunez said this week that the men's program will set up at South Plains College in...

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Alec Peters poured in 36 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Valparaiso came from behind in the second half to beat NAIA-Trinity Christian College, 89-75 for its second straight win to open the season Saturday night. The Trolls used a fast start to take an early lead....

Wright's 21 points sends Colorado past Grand Canyon 74-64LAS VEGAS (AP) McKinley Wright IV scored 21 points and Evan Battey scored 16 and Colorado used a late run to beat Grand Canyon 74-64 on Tuesday night in a Far West Classic contest.Colorado (6-1) led the entire second after...

AP Sports WriterFormer Iowa basketball star Kenny Arnold dies at 59By LUKE MEREDITHFormer Iowa basketball star Kenny Arnold has died at 59.The school said he died Saturday after health issues for more than 30 years. Teammates say he died in the Chicago area. Arnold had limited speech and mobility...

Alabama State defense stymies Texas Southern, wins 79-55MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Leon Daniels recorded 13 points and seven rebounds as Alabama State easily beat Texas Southern 79-55 on Monday night.Tobi Ewuosho added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Hornets, who held the Tigers to 29.8 percent shooting, the...