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AP Sports WriterWilson's up and down ride with Hokies ending on high noteBy HANK KURZ Jr.Devin Wilson's basketball career at Virginia Tech has been circuitous to say the least. The senior point guard has had his share of ups and downs.But lately he has been trending in a...

NCAA cancels men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments amid coronavirus fearsNEW YORK (AP) NCAA cancels men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments amid coronavirus fears.

UConn won't play games in Hartford this academic yearHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The University of Connecticut won't play any of its home basketball or hockey schedule in Hartford this season.Athletic director David Benedict said the school and the operators of the XL Center agreed that it would not make...

Syracuse suspends Frank Howard on eve of NCAA TournamentSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Syracuse senior guard Frank Howard is out ''for an indefinite period of time'' for violating school policy.The school announced Howard's suspension on Wednesday, the eve of the Orange's NCAA Tournament game against Baylor.The 6-foot-5 Howard lit...

Prosecutor: College hoops bribery defendant lied on standNEW YORK (AP) A federal prosecutor says a defendant accused of bribing college basketball coaches lied on the witness stand at his New York City trial.Former business manager Christian Dawkins testified earlier this week as the only defense witness. He denied...

Holba scores 23 with 6 3s, Fort Wayne drops Denver 91-81FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) Matt Holba scored a career-high 23 points on 6-of-7 shooting from 3-point range and 5-of-5 shooting from the foul line to lead Fort Wayne to a 91-81 win over Denver on Saturday night.Kason Harrell...

Indiana museum to tell story of basketball great Larry BirdTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) A planned museum will tell the story of basketball great Larry Bird and his Indiana roots.Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Saturday that the museum will be part of a convention center being built in Terre...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) Jared Johnson scored 16 points and Thomas Walkup added 14 and grabbed 10 rebounds as Stephen F. Austin dominated Division II Arkansas Tech 86-48 on Saturday night.Clide Geffrard added 12 points and 14 boards for Stephen F. Austin (6-3) which has won six of its...

Associated PressWhite Jr and Mills help Houston upset No. 21 WashingtonBy KALANI TAKASEHONOLULU (AP) Fabian White Jr. and Caleb Mills scored 19 points each to help Houston rally to a 75-71 win over No. 21 Washington in the title game of the Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday. The...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 2 Ohio State gets another test with No. 22 West VirginiaBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Chris Holtmann has already seen his Ohio State team claim three wins against marquee nonconference opponents. The second-ranked Buckeyes have a chance to get another before getting into the bulk...

A quick look at Kansas State-Wake Forest in the First FourBy The Associated PressNo. 11 seed Kansas State (20-13) vs. No. 11 seed Wake Forest (19-13)First Four, South region; Dayton, Ohio; 9:10 p.m. EDT.BOTTOM LINE: Two efficient offenses are involved. The Demon Deacons scored 90 points nine times this...

Merrill scores 28 to carry Utah St. over Colorado St. 77-61LOGAN, Utah (AP) Sam Merrill knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lead Utah State to a 77-51 win over Colorado State 77-61 on Saturday night, ending the Rams' five-game winning streak.Justin Bean...