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Georgia Tech gives Josh Pastner 1-year contract extensionATLANTA (AP) Josh Pastner has signed a one-year contract extension to remain Georgia Tech's coach through the 2022-23 season after exceeding expectations in his debut season.Pastner agreed to a six-year deal with escalating annual salaries with an average value of $1.87...

M.J. Walker decides to attend Florida StateTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State has received a significant addition to its recruiting class for the upcoming season.The Seminoles announced on Wednesday that M.J. Walker has signed to attend school and play for coach Leonard Hamilton.Walker, a 6-foot-5 guard from Jonesboro, Georgia,...

NCAA Latest: Bracket favorite Villanova rolling vs. RadfordBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):7:45 p.m.Tournament betting favorite Villanova is rolling against Radford in the first round.The top-seeded Wildcats thrashed No. 16 Radford in the first half of their NCAA Tournament game.The Wildcats lead 44-23.It...

Averette, Jardine lift Utah Valley past Ottawa (AZ) 101-70OREM, Utah (AP) Brandon Averette had 17 points to lead five Utah Valley players in double figures as the Wolverines routed Ottawa (AZ) 101-70 on Tuesday night.Casdon Jardine added 15 points for the Wolverines. Jamison Overton and Trey Woodbury chipped...

Ex-NBA guard Mo Williams takes over Alabama State programMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Former NBA point guard Mo Williams is Alabama State's new head coach.The historically black college announced his hiring on Tuesday. Williams spent 14 seasons in the NBA, winning a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.He played...

AP Sports WriterNCAA hits Ga Tech with postseason ban, 4 years of probationBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech's basketball team was banned from postseason play for the upcoming season and slapped Thursday with four years of probation for major recruiting violations committed by a former assistant coach and...

AP Basketball WriterHerb Magee, Marianne Stanley, John Bach win Lapchick AwardBy JIM O'CONNELLNEW YORK (AP) Three basketball legends with ties to the Philadelphia area will receive the Lapchick Character Award.Herb Magee, who has won more than 1,000 games at Philadelphia University, Marianne Stanley, who played on the famed...

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...

Krzyzewski, Duke reload with another strong freshman classDURHAM, N.C. (AP) One star-studded freshman class has left Duke for the NBA. Another has come in right behind them.A national title once again is a realistic goal for the latest crop of blue-chip Blue Devils who seem to fit into...

AP Sports WriterUConn: Ollie fired for impermissible contact, workoutsBy PAT EATON-ROBBSTORRS, Conn. (AP) The University of Connecticut fired men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie after finding NCAA violations that included improper training sessions and improper contact with recruits by Ollie and former UConn star Ray Allen, according to documents...

AP Sports WriterXavier closes with 8-0 run to beat St. John's 77-74 at MSGBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Zach Freemantle made the go-ahead basket with 10.4 seconds left and added two late free throws as Xavier scored the final eight points to rally past St. John’s 77-74 on...

AP Sports WriterLonzo Ball poised to bring prep hype to UCLA basketballBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA is poised to unveil the strongest recruiting class coach Steve Alford has brought to Westwood, led by Lonzo Ball and T.J. Leaf.Their arrival comes just in time.The Bruins were 15-17 last...