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NC State signs Johnson as late addition to recruiting classRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State has made another late addition to its 2016-17 recruiting class.Athletics spokesman Fred Demarest said Monday that the school has signed four-star guard Markell Johnson from Cleveland.In a statement, coach Mark Gottfried says Johnson...

Georgia Tech Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressGeorgia Tech Preview CapsuleEds: Should stand. With BC-BKC--Georgia Tech PreviewBy The Associated Press=Georgia TechLast season: 21-15, lost in quarterfinals of the NITNickname: Yellow JacketsCoach: Josh PastnerConference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Marcus Georges-Hunt, G Adam Smith, F Charles Mitchell, F Nick Jacobs.Who's back: G...

AP Basketball WriterHerb Magee, Marianne Stanley among Lapchick Award winnersBy JIM O'CONNELLNEW YORK (AP) Herb Magee, who has won more than 1,000 games at Philadelphia University, and Marianne Stanley, who led Old Dominion women's teams to three national championships, have won the Lapchick Character Award.They will be honored...

The Latest: Gamecocks' Martin says he has shed 35 poundsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):12:25 p.m.South Carolina coach Frank Martin says he has dropped 35 pounds during the offseason to make up for the weight gain that had...

AP Sports WriterMichigan, Michigan State aiming for answers in stretch runBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan showed its potential, swarming Michigan State when it had the ball and swishing shots from all over the court on offense.The Wolverines ended a five-game losing streak with a statement, winning...

AP Basketball WriterWater issues force postponement, move of UNC-Notre Dame gameBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) The game between No. 12 North Carolina and No. 20 Notre Dame scheduled for Saturday in Chapel Hill has been postponed a day and moved to Greensboro due to a water shortage.In...

AP Sports WriterMeeting and beating: No. 17 Florida streaking after powwowBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) After consecutive losses to South Carolina and Vanderbilt last month, Florida coach Mike White decided to do something a little different.Following a lengthy film session, White gathered his players for an even longer...

The Latest: Game time in the desert as Final Four beginsGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Latest on the semifinal games in the Final Four: (all times local):3:15 p.m.The official who received death threats from Kentucky fans after the Elite Eight is the crew chief for the Final Four game...

North Carolina preview capsuleBy The Associated PressNorth Carolina preview capsuleEds: With: BKC--North Carolina Preview. Should stand.By The Associated Press=North CarolinaLast season: 33-7, lost in NCAA championship game.Nickname: Tar Heels.Coach: Roy Williams.Conference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Marcus Paige, F Brice Johnson, C Joel James.Who's back: G Joel Berry II, a...

AP Sports WriterXavier guard Edmond Sumner has torn ACL, out for seasonBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Xavier point guard Edmond Sumner has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season.The sophomore guard had 17 points and seven assists during the Musketeers' 82-77...

Rice swingman Egor Koulechov transferring to FloridaGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida is getting a graduate transfer to help replace versatile forward Devin Robinson.Rice swingman Egor Koulechov announced Tuesday night on Twitter that he plans to transfer to Florida, where he will be eligible to play right away. The Gators...

UNLV's Menzies adds Mooring to first recruiting classLAS VEGAS (AP) UNLV coach Marvin Menzies has added another player to his first recruiting class, signing JUCO player Jovan Mooring.His signing was announced by the school Wednesday.A 6-foot-2 guard from Country Club Hills, Illinois, Mooring averaged 26.6 points, 6.2 rebounds,...