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Arizona adds to 2017 class with Lee's commitmentTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Power forward Ira Lee has committed to Arizona, rounding out what may be the best recruiting class in Sean Miller's seven seasons in the desert.Lee announced he is committing to Arizona via Twitter on Thursday.Lee lived in the...

AP Sports WriterNCAA accuses Louisville, Pitino of violations in escort caseBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The NCAA accused Louisville of four serious violations and criticized coach Rick Pitino for failing to monitor a former basketball staffer who hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and...

Michigan State forward Gavin Schilling needs knee surgeryEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State's basketball roster has taken another hit.The school announced Wednesday forward Gavin Schilling hurt his right knee last week in practice and will need surgery. Schilling is out indefinitely.Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says Schilling had...

The Latest: Calipari sparks debate on which UK group is bestNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):6:05 p.m.John Calipari has ignited another firestorm at Kentucky. This time it's an internal squabble.The Kentucky coach said Wednesday at SEC media day...

AP Sports WriterHigh-profile coaches learning it takes time to win in SECBy STEVE MEGARGEENASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The increased star power of the Southeastern Conference men's basketball coaching fraternity hasn't made an immediate impact.Those high-profile coaches have discovered this isn't a conference conducive to quick turnarounds.One year ago, Mississippi...

The Latest: Alabama's Johnson says he learns from SabanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):4:15 p.m.Alabama coach Avery Johnson says he has benefited from working at the same school as Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban.''Coach Saban laughs all...

AP Sports WriterClemson coaches know new building brings higher expectationsBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) It has been a long time since any Clemson basketball team made the NCAA Tournament.Head coaches Brad Brownell and Audra Smith are looking to change that as quickly as possible - and hope a...

The Latest: Pearl says coaches should embrace SEC footballNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):2:30 p.m.Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says it's understandable why SEC's football can stifle early season enthusiasm for basketball on league campuses.Pearly says, ''The SEC West...

The Latest: Rick Barnes first injury of SEC hoop seasonNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):1:35 p.m.In the first injury news of the SEC basketball season, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes arrived for his news conference Wednesday at SEC media...

The Latest: Gamecocks' Martin says he has shed 35 poundsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):12:25 p.m.South Carolina coach Frank Martin says he has dropped 35 pounds during the offseason to make up for the weight gain that had...

The Latest: LSU coach says last year was not total lossNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):11:55 a.m.LSU coach Johnny Jones says it is fair to criticize him for the Tigers' inability to earn an NCAA Tournament bid last...

Calipari, Kentucky picked to win SEC men's title yet againNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Kentucky is the media favorite yet again to win the Southeastern Conference basketball title.A media panel made the Wildcats as the overall preseason pick for the 12th time since the 1998-99 season in voting announced Wednesday.Florida...