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Associated PressCraig Neal out as New Mexico hoops coach after 4 seasonsBy GLEN ROSALESALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) After four years as head coach and 10 overall with New Mexico, Craig Neal and the Lobos have parted ways.''He's a good man and a winning coach, but the time has come...

Washington scores 20, UL-Lafayette routs Panhandle StateLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Bryce Washington scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Louisiana-Lafayette rout Division II Panhandle State 117-47 in its home-opener on Thursday night.The Ragin' Cajuns bounced back from an 84-83 loss at Montana State on Monday to snap...

AP Sports WriterTrimble leads a Maryland team that faces lesser expectationsBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Coming off a 27-win season and its first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2003, Maryland fields a team with one returning starter and six freshmen.It's been a different kind of October...

AP Basketball WriterFreshman Bradley hopes to provide inside spark for Tar HeelsBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Tony Bradley Jr. knows the opportunity awaiting him this fall at North Carolina.The freshman big man will suit up for a fast-paced offense that looks to get the ball inside. And...

AP Sports WriterLonzo Ball poised to bring prep hype to UCLA basketballBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA is poised to unveil the strongest recruiting class coach Steve Alford has brought to Westwood, led by Lonzo Ball and T.J. Leaf.Their arrival comes just in time.The Bruins were 15-17 last...

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...