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AP Sports WriterTennessee struggling to preserve big second-half leadsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's struggles at protecting double-digit leads are hindering its surprising quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.The Volunteers (13-10, 5-5 SEC) led by at least 13 points in the second half of each of their last...

NC State hires ex-Kansas State coach Asbury as analystRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State has added former Kansas State coach Tom Asbury to its men's basketball staff as an analyst.Coach Mark Gottfried announced Asbury's hiring Thursday, calling him ''a valuable asset'' when he was an assistant on the...

NEW YORK (AP) A former college basketball star from New Jersey has been found slain in the back seat of a vehicle in New York City.Police say Wednesday that 35-year-old Michael Wright, of Closter, was last seen Nov. 5. His body was found Tuesday morning covered in what...

Bryce leads Wolfpack with double-double in 95-64 winRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) C.J. Bryce scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help North Carolina State beat St. Francis Brooklyn 95-64 on Saturday.D.J. Funderburk added 17 points for the Wolfpack (3-1), who won their third game in a row.N.C. State...

Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 men's basketball poll after their 1-2 weekend matchup called off due to COVID-19NEW YORK (AP) Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 men's basketball poll after their 1-2 weekend matchup called off due to COVID-19.

The Latest: Kentucky's Travis brings more experience to teamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference media day (all times Eastern):1:15 p.m.Kentucky coach John Calipari brought in a different kind of one-and-done player: Stanford graduate transfer Reid Travis.The Wildcats blend promising freshmen with the veteran Travis and returning...

AP Sports WriterMcCaffery not surprised Tyler Cook returns to IowaBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) No one was less surprised that Tyler Cook decided to come back to Iowa than coach Fran McCaffery.The biggest question now for the Hawkeyes is whether Cook's return will be enough to get...

AP Sports WriterFor mid-majors, opportunities can feel fleetingBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Greg Kampe is in his 34th season as Oakland University's coach, and he's closing in on 600 victories. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame this year, an acknowledgement of the job he's done...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia fires Mark Fox after disappointing 9th seasonBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Georgia coach Mark Fox has been fired following a disappointing regular season and a loss to Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.Athletic director Greg McGarity announced the decision in a statement released by...

Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura declares for NBA draftSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Gonzaga star forward Rui Hachimura has declared for the NBA draft.The junior said Monday he will hire an agent as he pursues a professional career.The 6-foot-8 native of Japan led Gonzaga in scoring this season with 19.7 points...

Associated PressCulver's double-double helps WVU beat Rhode Island 86-81By MATT THORNSBURYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Revenge. That was the word used by West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. to describe their win over Rhode Island Sunday afternoon after losing to them last year.The Mountaineers needed a big night from Derek...

Associated Press3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandalBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) A former Adidas executive and two others who paid families to persuade top college basketball recruits to play for schools sponsored by the shoe brand were sentenced to prison Tuesday by a judge who said...