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AP Sports WriterNo. 12 Kentucky edges Mississippi 67-62 for 4th straight winBy GARY B. GRAVESLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Stringing baskets together was only half the challenge for Kentucky, which also had to counter-punch its way past Mississippi.The lead traded hands nine times in the final five minutes before Nick...

The Latest: DePaul disappointed by NCAA punishmentCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on the NCAA punishment of DePaul over a men's basketball recruiting violation (all times local):2:25 p.m.DePaul has issued a statement saying the university is disappointed by the NCAA's punishment over a men's basketball recruiting violation.Coach Dave Leitao has...

AP Basketball WriterDick Vitale is giving his all in fight for research moneyBy JIM O'CONNELLImagine what it would be like to exchange text messages with Dick Vitale.Yes, the man who was a big part of the sport's success in the last few decades sends texts and plenty of them.Instead...

Xavier's Bluiett arrested on marijuana possession chargeCARMEL, Ind. (AP) Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett is facing a marijuana possession charge following a suburban Indianapolis traffic stop.Carmel police say the 22-year-old from Indianapolis was arrested Monday on one misdemeanor count of marijuana possession. He was released on bond Tuesday from...

Duke's Marvin Bagley says he will enter the NBA draftDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III is entering the NBA draft.Bagley announced his decision Wednesday on his verified Instagram account, saying he ''learned a lot this year on and off of the court.''Duke spokesman Mike DeGeorge said...

UCLA and Michigan will both be gunning for a victory on 3/30/2021 at 9:57 PM when they meet in an NCAAB tournament quarterfinals matchup. UCLA vs MICHIGAN When: 3/30/2021 9:57 PM Where: Lucan Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN ROT TEAM PS OU ML 650 UCLA 7 (-110) 136 (-110)  220 -300 660 MICHIGAN TV: 9:57 PM LINE: -300 PREDICTION: UCLA, Michigan Oddsmakers currently have Michigan listed as 7 point favorites...

East Carolina brings back Dooley as its men's hoops coachGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) East Carolina has hired Joe Dooley of Florida Gulf Coast as its new head men's basketball coach.The school announced Dooley's hiring Wednesday, saying he agreed to a five-year contract.It's Dooley's second stint as the Pirates' head...

A quick look at Mount St. Mary's-New Orleans in First FourBy The Associated PressNo. 16 seed Mount St. Mary's (19-15) vs. No. 16 seed New Orleans (20-11)First Four, East region; Dayton, Ohio; 6:40 p.m. EDT.BOTTOM LINE: Mount St. Mary's relies on a pressing defense - so-called ''Mount Mayhem'' -...

AP Sports WriterCulver, Tshiebwe help No. 12 WVU's half-court defense thriveBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) No. 12 West Virginia’s opponents don't have to dribble the ball past midcourt to the point of exhaustion anymore. But it comes at a cost.In abandoning a suffocating full-court pressure defense from past...

UCLA to face USC with Pac-12 title on the lineBy The Associated PressA look at things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:GAME OF THE WEEK: UCLA at Southern California, Saturday. It's been quite a turnaround for the Bruins. UCLA had an inconsistent nonconference season and opened Pac-12...

The Latest: LSU coach says last year was not total lossNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):11:55 a.m.LSU coach Johnny Jones says it is fair to criticize him for the Tigers' inability to earn an NCAA Tournament bid last...

Wisconsin signs G Tai Strickland, son of former NBA guardMADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin has signed the son of former NBA guard Rod Strickland and a 7-footer from Minnesota to its latest recruiting class.Six-foot-2 guard Tai Strickland and center Joe Hedstrom signed letters of intent on Wednesday. They will...