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Arizona State preview capsuleBy The Associated PressArizona State preview capsuleBy The Associated Press=Arizona StateLast season: 15-17, 11th in the Pac-12.Nickname: Sun Devils.Coach: Bobby Hurley.Conference: Pac-12.Who's gone: C Eric Jacobsen, F Willie Atwood, F Savon Goodman, G Gerry Blakes.Who's back: Junior G Tra Holder has established himself as one of...

The Latest: UNC's Williams says Pinson has foot surgeryCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest from Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):---4:10 p.m.North Carolina coach Roy Williams says junior swingman Theo Pinson had foot surgery Wednesday.The school announced last week that Pinson was out...

AP Sports WriterDucks must handle expectations after last season's successBy ANNE M. PETERSONOregon coach Dana Altman is preparing his team for the high expectations that have come with last season's success.Oregon won a school-record 31 games while claiming the Pac-12 regular-season and tournament titles. The Ducks earned a first-ever...

Oregon Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressOREGONLast season: Oregon went 31-7 and finished first in the Pac-12.Nickname: Ducks.Coach: Dana Altman.Conference: Pac-12.Who's gone: F Elgin Cook, F Dwayne Benjamin.Who's back: The Ducks return four starters from last season's team that went to the Elite Eight, F Dillon Brooks, G Tyler Dorsey,...

Oklahoma State Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressOklahoma State Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=Oklahoma StateLast season: 12-20.Nickname: Cowboys.Coach: Brad Underwood.Conference: Big 12.Who's gone: G Jeff Newberry, G Tyree Griffin.Who's back: G Jawun Evans, last year's Big 12 Freshman of the Year. He missed the final nine games with a shoulder...

The Latest: Duke picked to win ACCCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest from Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):---5:10 p.m.Duke has been picked to win the ACC ahead of North Carolina, Virginia and Louisville.Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen was selected the preseason player...

West Virginia Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressWest Virginia Preview CapsuleEds: With: BKC--West Virginia Preview. Should standBy The Associated Press=West VirginiaLast season: 26-9, lost in first round of NCAA Tournament.Nickname: MountaineersCoach: Bob HugginsConference: Big 12.Who's gone: F Devin Williams, G Jaysean Paige, F Jonathan Holton.Who's back: G Jevon Carter led...

AP Sports WriterNew coach Underwood, guards Evans, Forte lead Oklahoma StateBy CLIFF BRUNTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) A year ago, accomplished Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte called then-incoming freshman Jawun Evans the best player on the team.It took a while, but Evans proved him right.Evans began the season deferring to...

Purdue Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressPurdue Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=PurdueLast season: 26-9, lost in Big Ten Tournament championship, lost to Arkansas-Little Rock in first round of NCAA Tournament.Nickname: Boilermakers.Coach: Matt PainterConference: Big Ten.Who's gone: C A.J. Hammons, G Rapheal Davis, G Johnny Hill.Who's back: The Boilermakers still have...

AP Sports WriterMichigan hopes to show more grit after two-season lullBy NOAH TRISTERANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) The knock on Michigan's basketball team - that it relies too much on finesse and lacks toughness - only resonates when the Wolverines aren't contending for conference titles.From 2012-14, Michigan won two...

AP Sports WriterMichigan hopes to show more grit after two-season lullBy NOAH TRISTERANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) The knock on Michigan's basketball team - that it relies too much on finesse and lacks toughness - only resonates when the Wolverines aren't contending for conference titles.From 2012-14, Michigan won two...

Indiana Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressIndiana Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=IndianaLast season: 27-8, won Big Ten regular season title, lost to North Carolina in NCAA Tournament regional semifinals.Nickname: Hoosiers.Coach: Tom Crean.Conference: Big Ten.Who's gone: G Kevin ''Yogi'' Ferrell, F Troy Williams, F Max Bielfeldt, G Nick Zeisloft.Who's back: C...