CBB

AP Sports WriterDuke's Williamson main attraction in NCAA's East RegionBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) All eyes are on Duke's Zion Williamson at the NCAA Tournament - much as they've been throughout his remarkable freshman season.Williamson and the top-seeded Blue Devils (29-5) start play in the East Region on...

Hurley says recruiting getting a bump from Big East moveSTORRS, Conn. (AP) Basketball coach Dan Hurley says he already is seeing benefits on the recruiting trail from UConn's decision to return to the Big East.Hurley, who is coming of a 16-17 first season with the Huskies, spoke to...

Hurricanes' Huell to declare for draft, won't retain agentCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami Hurricanes sophomore forward Dewan Huell has decided to declare for the NBA draft but won't retain an agent, leaving him the option of continuing his college career.The school announced Huell's decision Monday. Teammate Bruce Brown...

Missouri's Jordan Barnett arrested on suspicion of DWICOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri forward Jordan Barnett has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.The Missouri University Police Department says Barnett was arrested early Saturday. The report indicated Barnett failed to drive within a single lane.School spokesman Patrick Crawford says...

BYU's Aytes, Beo to transfer, Guinn leaves programBy Associated PressPROVO, Utah (AP) The BYU basketball program is parting ways with Jamal Aytes, Steven Beo and Davin Guin. Coach Dave Rose said Friday Aytes and Beo will transfer while Guinn is leaving basketball to focus on law school.Aytes will...

Associated PressSDSU's McDaniels says lawsuits pose 'very serious situation'By JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels was guarded in his first comments since being sued by two women who accused him of filming sex acts in 2016 while in high school and sharing them with friends...

AP Sports WriterNo. 13 San Diego State beats Fresno State to stay undefeatedBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Malachi Flynn scored 16 points and Matt Mitchell had 15 for No. 13 San Diego State, which beat Fresno State 61-52 Wednesday to remain one of two undefeated teams nationally.Mitchell had...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA clears Division II player after agent-rule mistakeBy AARON BEARDThe NCAA cleared Glenville State's Phil Bledsoe for his senior season after the Division II college basketball player mistakenly used a new rule permitting only Division I players to declare for the NBA draft and sign with an...

AP College Sports WriterMAC eliminating and scaling back postseason tournamentsBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe Mid-American Conference is eliminating postseason tournaments in eight sports, including baseball and softball, and men's and women's basketball are among nine sports that will have postseasons scaled back.The MAC's announced the cost-cutting move Tuesday in response...

DALLAS (AP) Larry Brown can't imagine that any coach is doing a better job this season than Tim Jankovich is with short-handed SMU. ''Oh, it's remarkable,'' Brown said. While it has taken a while for most people to notice, the 17th-ranked Mustangs are doing quite well after the sudden and somewhat...

AP Basketball WriterProvidence, Texas strengthening NCAA chances entering MarchBy AARON BEARDProvidence and Texas are headed into March with wins, momentum and improving resumes for the NCAA Tournament.Both the Friars and Longhorns have spent significant stretches looking little like a team that would earn a bid. But they have each...

West Virginia Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressWest Virginia Preview CapsuleEds: With: BKC--West Virginia Preview. Should standBy The Associated Press=West VirginiaLast season: 26-9, lost in first round of NCAA Tournament.Nickname: MountaineersCoach: Bob HugginsConference: Big 12.Who's gone: F Devin Williams, G Jaysean Paige, F Jonathan Holton.Who's back: G Jevon Carter led...