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AP Sports WriterRutgers hoops lands highly recruited center Cliff OmoruyiBy TOM CANAVANSteve Pikiell and Rutgers took other step toward becoming a major basketball threat in the Big Ten Conference, getting a commitment from highly regarded center Cliff Omoruyi.Omoruyi confirmed his choice Sunday in a telephone call with The Associated...

AP Basketball WriterGrit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard timesBy JOHN MARSHALLThe image Karl Harris has of his father is painted by old photos and the stories his brothers tell.His older brother, both best friend and basketball running mate, was gunned down in a case of mistaken identity....

Moore, Span lead Upstate past Allen 85-66SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Malik Moore scored 18 points, Jure Span added 17 and South Carolina Upstate defeated NAIA Allen University 85-66 on Sunday.Deion Holmes added 13 points and Mike Cunningham had 12 for the Spartans (1-1) to help new coach Kyle Perry...

AP Sports WriterNCAA investigating No. 12 Seton Hall; Willard out 2 gamesBy TOM CANAVANSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) The NCAA has launched an investigation into the basketball program at No 12 Seton Hall.The university announced the probe Tuesday, saying coach Kevin Willard is sitting out the Pirates' exhibition against...

AP Sports WriterEx-Vols guard Mostella cited on drug paraphernalia chargeBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee guard Detrick Mostella has a court date later this month after being cited on a misdemeanor charge of possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.Tennessee announced Tuesday night that Mostella had been dismissed from...

AP Basketball WriterKansas-Missouri hoops series to resume next season in KCBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The Border War is returning to college basketball.The acrimonious rivalry between Kansas and Missouri, once the longest continually played series west of the Mississippi River, will resume next season in Kansas City. The...

Associated PressGarza scores 23, Iowa beats Syracuse 68-54By MARK FRANKSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Luka Garza scored 23 points, Jordan Bohannon and Joe Wieskamp added 17 and 13, respectively, and Iowa pulled away in the second half to defeat Syracuse 68-54 on Tuesday night, the Orange’s third straight loss.Marek Dolezaj...

Chris Paul donates $2.5M to Wake Forest basketball programWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Former Wake Forest guard and NBA All-Star Chris Paul is donating $2.5 million in support of the Demon Deacons' basketball team.The donation announced Tuesday is the school's largest by a former Wake Forest basketball player.School officials say...

St. John's forward Kassoum Yakwe of Mali plans to transferNEW YORK (AP) St. John's forward Kassoum Yakwe plans to transfer and will not return to the Red Storm next season.The 6-foot-7 junior from Mali said in a school statement Thursday that St. John's is a ''great place'' that...

AP Basketball WriterKansas remains unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; FSU up to No. 4By AARON BEARDKansas maintained its grip on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while fourth-ranked Florida State has its highest ranking in nearly five decades.The Jayhawks received all 65...

AP Sports WriterBane 26 points, TCU opens season with 83-62 win over D3 teamBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Preseason All-Big 12 guard Desmond Bane hadn't had a chance yet to see the highlight play from TCU's season opener. His teammates sure enjoyed watching it live.After Southwestern got...

AP Sports WriterTennessee struggling to preserve big second-half leadsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's struggles at protecting double-digit leads are hindering its surprising quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.The Volunteers (13-10, 5-5 SEC) led by at least 13 points in the second half of each of their last...