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Maverick coach: Texas-Arlington names Ogden new head coachARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas-Arlington has hired Texas Tech assistant Chris Ogden as its new basketball coach.The Mavericks introduced Ogden on Friday. The former Texas player and assistant coach spent the past two years on Chris Beard's staff at Texas Tech, the...

UFC picked to win American; Taylor preseason player of yearPHILADELPHIA (AP) Central Florida has been picked by coaches to win the American Athletic Conference, and Knights point guard B.J. Taylor has been named the conference's preseason player of the year.UCF earned six of a possible 11 first-place votes...

AP Basketball WriterBUBBLE WATCH: Purdue makes push for NCAA bid-securing finishBy AARON BEARDPurdue is positioned to chase down an NCAA Tournament bid, thanks in part to the Big Ten’s depth of quality teams.The Boilermakers had 10 losses by the end of January and are one game better than .500...

Arizona's Mannion joins Nnaji in declaring for NBA draftTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona point guard Nico Mannion has joined fellow freshman teammate Zeke Nnaji in declaring for the NBA draft.''I have decided to declare for the 2020 NBA draft,'' Mannion posted Tuesday on Twitter. ''I want to thank everyone...

AP Sports WriterNo. 25 Colorado bounces back, races past Utah 91-52By ARNIE STAPLETONBOULDER, Colo. (AP) The Colorado Buffaloes loved their 1960s throwback uniforms featuring “BUFFS” in gold lettering and gold numbers and the old-school interlocking “CU” on their shorts."Might as well make these the home permanent jerseys," McKinley...

AP Sports WriterBizarre Big East: 1 half of hoops, then tournament canceledBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Jett Canfield was having the game of his life.In his first chance to play college ball at hallowed Madison Square Garden, no less.Just a few steps from Broadway.A 5-foot-10 redshirt freshman from...

Sherfield, Coleman carry Nevada past North Dakota St. 62-48LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Grant Sherfield had 14 points as Nevada got past North Dakota State 62-48 on Wednesday at the Golden Window Classic.Tre Coleman had 13 points for Nevada (1-0). K.J. Hymes added 11 points. Robby Robinson had 10 rebounds.Tyree Eady...

AP Basketball WriterTop 25 Rewind: Poll to choose Gonzaga or Villanova at No. 1By JOHN MARSHALLThe NCAA Tournament selection committee released preliminary seeds this weekend, putting Villanova as the top overall seed.The Wildcats are No. 2 in the AP Top 25 , so the committee clearly viewed the Wildcats'...

Auburn sits Wiley, Purifoy indefinitely during investigationAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn will hold out sophomores Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy indefinitely in connection with a federal investigation into associate head coach Chuck Person.The athletic department sent out a statement Thursday announcing the decision was made ''to avoid any potential...

Paradise Jam tourney moved to Liberty due after hurricanesLYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) The 2017 Paradise Jam basketball tournament has been moved to Liberty University because of hurricane damage in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Tournament organizers announced the change Friday. The eight-team tournament will be held from Nov. 17-19.The school says...

NYC jury begins deliberations at college hoops bribery trialNEW YORK (AP) A jury began deliberating on Monday at the trial of a business manager and another defendant accused of secretly bribing assistant college basketball coaches.The deliberations in federal court in Manhattan followed closing arguments by lawyers for Christian...

Henderson dunks twice late, Campbell surges past Ohio 63-55By Associated PressATHENS, Ohio (AP) Cedric Henderson Jr. posted 12 of his 17 points after halftime as Campbell broke open a tight game in the final two minutes and defeated Ohio 63-55 on Sunday.The second half saw 12 lead changes,...