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AP Sports WriterGonzaga's Karnowski wins Abdul-Jabbar center of year awardBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Przemek Karnowski of national runner-up Gonzaga has won the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar center of the year trophy at the College Basketball Awards.The 7-foot, 320-pounder from Poland averaged 12.2 points on 59 percent shooting and 5.8...

The Latest: Old Dominion beats Kennesaw St in Paradise JamST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) The Latest on the Paradise Jam (all times local):6:30 p.m.Ahmad Caver scored 14 points, and Old Dominion pulled away early Saturday en route to a 65-47 victory over Kennesaw State in the consolation...

AP Sports WriterWKU's Bassey heads list of top players from smaller leaguesBy STEVE MEGARGEEJa Morant provided an inspiration to all small-conference players when he earned All-America honors at Murray State last season and went to the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft.There doesn't appear...

AP Sports WriterWisconsin-Michigan State headlines Big Ten's Christmas slateBy STEVE MEGARGEEA look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference:GAME OF THE (HOLIDAY) WEEKEND: No. 9 Wisconsin (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 12 Michigan State (6-1, 0-1): This Christmas Day matinee - one of four Big Ten...

Love carries Northwestern State over McNeese 74-72LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Malik Metoyer drove for a game-winning layup in the waning seconds to give Northwestern State a 74-72 win over McNeese on Saturday.McNeese's James Harvey had just tied the game at 72-72 by hitting three straight free throws. Metoyer...

Reports: Gophers' Lynch faces suspension in alleged assaultMINNEAPOLIS (AP) University of Minnesota standout Reggie Lynch faces suspension over an alleged violation of the school's sexual misconduct policy after a second woman accused him of assault, according to newspaper reports published Friday citing a school investigation.The most recent accusation...

UNC-Wilmington tops St. Andrews Presbyterian 116-66WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) Jake Boggs scored a career-high 25 points and Ty Gadsden added 22 as UNC Wilmington easily beat St. Andrews Presbyterian 116-66 on Wednesday night.Boggs hit 9 of 12 shots, and Gadsden had six assists.Imajae Dodd had 13 points for UNC...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 1 Duke and No. 8 North Carolina renew rivalry this weekBy JOHN MARSHALLNorth Carolina coach Roy Williams set his sights on landing Zion Williamson out of high school, only to see him end up down the road at the Tar Heels' biggest rival.Williams and the rest...

Chris Darrington transferring from Tennessee to ToledoTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) Former Tennessee reserve guard Chris Darrington is transferring to Toledo.Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk announced Darrington's addition Friday in a news release. Tennessee announced last week Darrington would leave at the end of the spring semester .The 6-foot-1 guard will...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech appeals NCAA sanctions against basketball teamBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has formally appealed sanctions levied by the NCAA against its men’s basketball program.The Atlantic Coast Conference school announced its notice of appeal last month and filed written arguments with the governing body on...

AP Basketball WriterDuke heads to Madison Square Garden after return to No. 1By JOHN MARSHALLDuke found itself in a familiar position this week by reclaiming the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.The Blue Devils earned the top spot for the 143rd week to extend their...

Boston College Preview-CapsuleBy The Associated PressBoston College Preview-CapsuleEds: With BC-BKC--Boston College Preview-CapsuleBy The Associated Press=Boston CollegeLast season: 19-16, lost in first round of NIT.Nickname: Eagles.Coach: Jim Christian.Conference: ACC.Who's gone: Forward Jerome Robinson.Who's back: Guard Ky Bowman, the only player in the country to average at least 17.6 points, 6.8...