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AP Basketball WriterFreshman Bradley hopes to provide inside spark for Tar HeelsBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Tony Bradley Jr. knows the opportunity awaiting him this fall at North Carolina.The freshman big man will suit up for a fast-paced offense that looks to get the ball inside. And...

Utah, San Diego St headline field for Diamond Head ClassicHONOLULU (AP) Utah and San Diego State headline the eight-team field for the 2016 edition of the Diamond Head Classic.Hawaii, the host school, announced the bracket on Thursday.The other teams are Illinois State, San Francisco, Southern Miss, Tulsa and...

Purdue junior forward Basil Smotherman suspendedWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Purdue junior forward Basil Smotherman has been suspended for the opener against McNeese State, an exhibition game against Southern Indiana and a closed scrimmage with West Virginia.''We have suspended Basil for our first three competitions for a violation of...

Matchups set for Legends ClassicNEW YORK (AP) Notre Dame, coming off an Elite 8 season, will play Colorado and Texas will meet Northwestern in the semifinals of the 10th annual Legends Classic at Barclays Center.The semifinals will be Nov. 21, with the championship and consolation games the next...

Matchups set for 2K ClassicNEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh will face SMU and new coach Tim Jankovich, and Michigan meets Marquette in the semifinals of the 22nd annual 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, which returns to Madison Square Garden this year.The semifinals are Nov. 17 with the championship...

Forward Chris Reyes lands at Pepperdine as grad transferMALIBU, Calif. (AP) Forward Chris Reyes will play at Pepperdine this season as a graduate transfer from Utah.The school said Wednesday that Reyes will pursue a master's degree in learning technology. The 6-foot-7 forward has one year of eligibility remaining.Reyes...

Duke facing hole in hoop schedule with Albany backing outDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke has an opening on its men's basketball schedule because of the state law that impacts LGBT people.The Blue Devils were supposed to play Albany on Nov. 12 as part of the Hall of Fame Tipoff...

Duke facing hole in hoop schedule with Albany backing outDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke has an opening on its men's basketball schedule because of the state law that impacts LGBT people.The Blue Devils were supposed to play Albany on Nov. 12 as part of the Hall of Fame Tipoff...

George Mason extends coach Paulsen's contract through 2021FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) George Mason has extended coach Dave Paulsen's contract for another year through the 2020-21 season.Athletic director Brad Edwards announced the extension Wednesday. Edwards said it a way to recognize Paulsen's work of getting the men's basketball program ''back...

AP Sports WriterVirginia Tech extends Williams' contract through 2022-23By HANK KURZ Jr.Virginia Tech has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Buzz Williams through the 2022-23 season.Athletic director Whit Babcock announced the extension Wednesday.Williams has coached the Hokies for two seasons, and last year produced once of the best...

AP Sports WriterSouth Carolina breaking in newcomers during summer tripBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Sindarius Thornwell and Duane Notice know they've got work to do to help the South Carolina men's basketball team get ready for next season.The Gamecocks seniors - and top two returning scorers - are...

AP Basketball WriterSMU officially ends Jankovich's wait as Brown's successorBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) The wait is over for Tim Jankovich to be SMU's head coach.SMU formally named Jankovich as head coach Monday, three days after Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown abruptly resigned.''I'm still sad and a little...