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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Tilman Dunbar scored 16 points - 10 from the free-throw line - and Navy defeated UNC-Greensboro 70-66 Friday night.Leading 62-60 with 35 seconds to play, Dunbar made all six of his free throws and Kendall Knorr added two from the line to preserve the win.After...

Associated PressFlorida State's Hamilton changing offensive focusBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Leonard Hamilton is hoping a change in his offensive system will end Florida State's NCAA Tournament drought.Hamilton's philosophy has been to run a motion offense that also relies on strong inside play. This season he has ditched...

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...

AP Sports WriterNot collapsing like 1995: This Duke not those Blue DevilsBy JOEDY McCREARYDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Simply mentioning ''back surgery'' and ''Mike Kryzyzewski'' in the same sentence is enough to give even the most dedicated Duke fan - or hater - a flashback to 1994-95.With Kryzyzewski sidelined for...

Associated PressNCAA accepts Missouri's sanctions, adds year of probationBy JIM SUHRKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The NCAA has accepted Missouri's self-imposed sanctions over infractions involving its men's basketball program but it tacked on a year of probation though August of next year.The NCAA infractions committee panel's findings over what...

Michigan State's Harris out with season-ending knee injuryEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State starting guard Eron Harris will need season-ending surgery on his injured right knee, ending his college career.Harris, a 6-foot-3 transfer who played his first two seasons at West Virginia, was hurt in the second half...

Louisville coach Rick Pitino has been adamant in the defense of his basketball program, taking every opportunity to deny allegations by an escort that has led to calls for him to step down.Friday, he decided to take a different tact - passing on the opportunity to address the allegations...

The Latest: South Carolina's dilemma in guarding KarnowskiGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Latest on the semifinal games in the Final Four: (all times local):3:25 p.m.South Carolina is taking a rare approach against Gonzaga by not double teaming Przemek Karnowski.Previous teams in the NCAA Tournament have sent double teams at...

Cardinals center leaves Rick Pitino to play for son RichardLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville reserve center Matz Stockman will transfer after three seasons under coach Rick Pitino to play for Pitino's son, Richard, at Minnesota.The 7-foot junior from Norway must sit out next season per NCAA transfer rules before...

AP Sports WriterKansas coach Bill Self bidding farewell to his senior sonBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Bill Self tried his best to treat all his seniors the same.One by one, the trio walked onto the floor of Allen Fieldhouse, arms linked with their mothers to the adoration of...

Eustachy to remain with Colorado St. through 2020-21 seasonFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) Colorado State extended basketball coach Larry Eustachy's contract Thursday through the 2020-21 season, adding a year to his existing deal.Eustachy enters the season 11 wins away from 500 for his Division I career.The 60-year-old Eustachy took...

Fred Slaughter, who led UCLA to 1st NCAA hoops title, diesLOS ANGELES (AP) Fred Slaughter, who helped UCLA win its first NCAA basketball championship as a senior under coach John Wooden in 1964, has died. He was 74.The school announced Saturday that Slaughter died Oct. 6 at his...