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Evansville's McCarty placed on leave for Title IX violationsEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Evansville has placed men’s basketball coach Walter McCarty on administrative leave and is conducting an internal investigation into alleged violations of the school’s Title IX policy.The university released a statement Friday saying it has received reports about...

Ex-Richmond guard Fore heading to Vols as graduate transferKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Richmond guard Khwan Fore says he's heading to Tennessee as a graduate transfer.Fore announced his decision with an Instagram post that included a picture of him in a Tennessee uniform. Tennessee hasn't officially announced Fore's addition.Fore...

AP Sports WriterJayhawks, Shockers, Wildcats, oh my! Kansas a hoops hotbedBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) There are more routes to the Final Four this season than simply Tobacco Road.In fact, the path might go through the Sunflower State.That's where you'll find No. 4 Kansas, seventh-ranked Wichita State and...

AP Sports WriterNewcomer Vescovi provides spark for slumping TennesseeBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee is counting on a freshman point guard who arrived on campus just over a week ago to help the Volunteers break out of their slump.Santiago Vescovi, an 18-year-old from Uruguay, cracked the starting lineup...

AP Sports WriterChicago trio bolsters Cyclones for '18-19 and beyondBy LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Chicago dealt Iowa State a major blow a few years ago when the Bulls hired coach Fred Hoiberg, then known as ''The Mayor'' in Ames.Cyclones fans might warm up to the Windy City when...

Mamukelashvili opts out of NBA draft, returns to Seton HallSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has opted out of the NBA draft and is returning to Seton Hall for his senior year.Mamukelashvili announced his decision over the weekend after thinking about the draft for months.The native of...

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke says freshman center Marques Bolden will miss the top-ranked Blue Devils' first two games with a leg injury. Team spokesman Cory Walton announced the injury to Bolden's lower left leg on Monday. Bolden will miss the opener against Marist on Friday night and the second game Saturday...

KU's Dotson, Grimes withdraw from draft; Grimes to transferLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas freshmen Devon Dotson and Quentin Grimes withdrew from the NBA draft ahead of Wednesday night's deadline, while Grimes also announced that he would transfer elsewhere for his sophomore year.The two guards went through various camps and...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State, Michigan on bubble at Big Ten's midway pointBy NOAH TRISTEREAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) If there's one win Michigan State can always be pleased with, it's a victory over rival Michigan.Freshman star Miles Bridges was enjoying it - but he was also focused on the...

Hinckson carries Manhattan over Iona 72-49NEW YORK (AP) Christian Hinckson had 12 points, six rebounds and six assists as Manhattan defeated Iona 72-49 on Sunday.Nehemiah Mack had 15 points for Manhattan (9-10, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which ended its four-game losing streak. Tykei Greene added 12 points....

Swoope's 4-point play helps Elon top Saint Peter's 71-65 2OTELON, N.C. (AP) Dainan Swoope drained a 3-point jumper, was fouled and added a free throw and the 4-point play sparked Elon to a 71-65 win over Saint Peter's in double overtime Saturday night.Swoope followed with a steal and...

AP Sports WriterHot stuff: Beard, Texas Tech try to build on title game runBy SCHUYLER DIXONLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Chris Beard doesn't need the past two NCAA Tournament brackets to measure his progress at Texas Tech.With a simple stop for one of his coveted breakfast burritos on the way...