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AP Basketball WriterSyracuse's Carrier Dome success bolstering NCAA resumeBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Syracuse entered January looking headed to a season of disappointment and possibly missing the NCAA Tournament a year after an unexpected Final Four run.A bit of homecourt success has changed the Orange's course.Syracuse (16-9, 8-4...

Cardinals guard Snider returning vs. Miami after hip injuryLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville coach Rick Pitino says junior point guard Quentin Snider will play Saturday against Miami after a six-game absence because of a hip injury.The No. 4 Cardinals' assists leader and second-leading scorer was expected to miss 2...

Alabama hosts Kentucky looking to topple another Top 25 teamBy The Associated PressHere are a few things to watch in the Southeastern Conference this week:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 15 Kentucky at Alabama: Kentucky has lost three of its last five games and is coming off a closer-than-expected 92-85...

FSU's trip to Notre Dame headlines weekend ahead in ACC playBy The Associated PressA look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 14 Florida State at Notre Dame. The Seminoles (21-4, 9-3) went 5-1 through a stretch of six straight games against ranked...

Associated PressAaron scores 18 and USC cruises past Oregon State 92-66By TIM LIOTTALOS ANGELES (AP) Shaqquan Aaron scored a career-high 21 points and Bennie Boatwright added 16 as Southern California cruised to a 92-66 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Elijah Stewart chipped in 14 points and Chimezie...

Associated PressAaron scores 18 and USC cruises past Oregon State 92-66By TIM LIOTTALOS ANGELES (AP) Shaqquan Aaron scored a career-high 21 points and Bennie Boatwright added 16 as Southern California cruised to a 92-66 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Elijah Stewart chipped in 14 points and Chimezie...

Associated PressNo. 20 Saint Mary's pulls away from PortlandBy JEFF FARAUDOMORAGA, Calif. (AP) Jock Landale had 13 points and 10 rebounds and No. 20 Saint Mary's overcame its worst shooting game of the season to beat Portland 51-41 on Thursday night.The Gaels (22-2, 12-1 West Coast Conference) used...

AP Sports WriterWashington star Fultz sits out with a sore right kneeBy ARNIE STAPLETONFreshman star Markelle Fultz, projected as a potential top pick in this year's NBA draft, is sitting out Washington's game at Colorado on Thursday night because of a sore right knee.It's not clear how or when...

AP Sports WriterAfter months of drama, has No. 18 Duke turned the corner?By JOEDY McCREARYDURHAM, N.C. (AP) The drama looming around No. 18 Duke seems to have finally stopped. Maybe the struggles have, too.For the team picked No. 1 in the preseason, the past three months included plenty...

NC State's Anya doesn't travel for game at No. 14 FSURALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State senior big man BeeJay Anya didn't travel for Wednesday night's game at No. 14 Florida State.The school announced Anya wouldn't play in a brief statement released a few hours before tipoff. The...

Guard Jevon Thomas leaves Seton Hall basketball programSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) Seton Hall junior guard Jevon Thomas has left the basketball program.Pirates coach Kevin Willard announced the player's decision on Wednesday, hours before Seton Hall was to meet Providence at the Prudential Center. The team did not say...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA selection committee facing tough choicesBy JOHN MARSHALLThe NCAA Tournament selection committee is meeting in Indianapolis this week to determine the top 16 seeds that will be announced on Saturday.They will have their work cut out for them, trying to sort through a season of parity that's...