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Kansas' Jackson pleads guilty to misdemeanor for hitting carLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Former University of Kansas basketball player Josh Jackson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor traffic violation for backing into a car and driving away.The Lawrence Journal-World reports that Jackson entered his plea Tuesday in Lawrence Municipal Court to...

Iowa State lands Nebraska transfer JacobsonAMES, Iowa (AP) Former Nebraska forward Michael Jacobson is transferring to Iowa State.Jacobson, who grew up just down the road from Ames in Waukee, Iowa, is a 6-foot-9, 240-pound power forward. He made 56 starts in two seasons with the Cornhuskers, averaging 5.3...

AP Basketball WriterNBA draft deadline shapes next season in college hoopsBy JOHN MARSHALLCollege basketball's version of decision day could go a long way toward shaping how the next season will play out.Teams that have players remain in the NBA draft will have huge holes to fill, while teams with...

AP Sports WriterPitino encouraged about hoops program as NCAA decision loomsBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Coach Rick Pitino got some good news while Louisville awaits its fate after an NCAA investigation into the men's basketball program.Forward Deng Adel has decided to return to school, withdrawing from consideration...

Fox says Maten returning for senior seasonATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia forward Yante Maten will return for his senior season, coach Mark Fox said Tuesday night.Maten applied for early entry to the NBA draft last month. Because he didn't hire an agent, Maten had until Wednesday to withdraw his...

Injured Gamecocks point guard Blanton gives up basketballCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina guard TeMarcus Blanton is giving up basketball after struggling with a serious hip injury he suffered before his freshman season.Gamecocks coach Frank Martin says Blanton told him he could not get his body to respond to...

Michigan adds graduate transfer Jaaron Simmons from Ohio UANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan added a graduate transfer while waiting to find out if two players are going to keep their names in the NBA draft.Coach John Beilein announced Tuesday that guard Jaaron Simmons will join the team after...

Zach Smith returning to Texas Tech instead of NBA draftLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Zach Smith is staying at Texas Tech for his senior season after initially entering his name into the NBA draft.Smith can return to the Red Raiders since he didn't hire an agent. He was able to...

Tennessee officially announces addition of James DanielKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has officially announced the addition of Howard graduate transfer James Daniel, who was the nation's leading Division I scorer in 2015-16.School officials said Tuesday that the 6-foot guard had signed with Tennessee. Daniel had tweeted Tennessee's logo with...

Prep standout Porter to join brother, dad, at MissouriCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Prep basketball standout Jontay Porter has announced his intention to sign with Missouri, joining his older brother and father.Porter, who recently completed his junior season in Seattle, averaged 14.3 points and 13.6 rebounds per game for undefeated...

AP Sports WriterTrevon Bluiett stays at Xavier after considering NBABy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Trevon Bluiett decided to stay at Xavier for his senior season instead of entering the NBA draft on Tuesday, a huge boost to a Musketeers team that reached the Elite Eight last season.Bluiett was second...

Kansas' Jackson diversion requires apology, anger classesLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Former Kansas basketball player Josh Jackson must attend anger management classes, write a letter of apology and refrain from using alcohol or recreational drugs for a year as part of a diversion agreement arising from his confrontation with a...