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AP Sports WriterCommodores adjusting to Bryce Drew as Vanderbilt's new coachBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Vanderbilt Commodores have their first new coach since the turn of this century, and Bryce Drew already is making quite an impression.He was hired away from his alma mater Valparaiso in...

Former Houston guard L.J. Rose to transfer to BYUPROVO, Utah (AP) Former Houston guard L.J. Rose has decided to transfer to BYU, coach Dave Rose said Tuesday. He will be eligible to play as a graduate-transfer senior during the upcoming season.Rose averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 assists during...

3 Lindenwood basketball players face charges in rape caseST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) Three basketball players at Lindenwood University in suburban St. Louis are facing charges in connection with an alleged rape.Authorities say 22-year-old Ermias Tesfia Nega of Arlington, Virginia, and 19-year-old Tylan Jamon Birts of Homestead, Florida, were...

Athlete hurt in Brussels attacks says recovery going wellROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) Former Oakland University basketball player Sebastien Bellin says he expects to return to Michigan in two or three weeks and his recovery following the March bombings at an airport in Brussels is ahead of schedule.Bellin became known...

Oklahoma, St. John's to play in Hall of Fame ClassicLOS ANGELES (AP) Oklahoma will play Southern California and St. John's will take on Arizona State in the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic this fall.The one-day doubleheader will be played Dec. 8 at Staples Center.Tickets go on...

Prosecutor: No charges against Gopher basketball playerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) University of Minnesota basketball player Reggie Lynch will not be charged following his arrest on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct in May, a prosecutor said Monday.The Hennepin County Attorney's office found ''insufficient evidence to prove that a crime was committed,''...

Texas A&M Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressTexas A&M Preview CapsuleEds: With BKC-Texas A&M PreviewBy The Associated Press=Texas A&MLast season: 28-9, lost in NCAA round of 16.Nickname: Aggies.Coach: Billy Kennedy.Conference: Southeastern Conference.Who's gone: G Alex Caruso, G Anthony Collins, G Danuel House, F Jalen JonesWho's back: C Tyler Davis. Sophomore...

A quick look at UC Davis-NC Central in the NCAA TournamentDAYTON, Ohio (AP) No. 16 seed UC Davis (22-12) vs. No. 16 seed North Carolina Central (25-8)First Four, Midwest region; Dayton, Ohio; 6:40 p.m. EDT.BOTTOM LINE: A couple of conference tournament winners face off, with UC Davis from...

Prosecutor: No charges against Gopher basketball playerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A prosecutor has decided not to charge a Minnesota basketball player arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct in May.The Hennepin County Attorney's office said Monday that no charges will be filed against center Reggie Lynch.Spokesman Chuck Laszewski tells the...

AP Sports WriterKentucky's Briscoe looks to improve shooting, draft stockBy GARY B. GRAVESLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe was told he needs to work on his game to be a first-round NBA draft pick, and that's fine with him.Sure, his dream is playing in the NBA. But...

Notre Dame Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressNotre Dame Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=Notre DameLast season: 24-12, lost in NCAA Tournament Regional Final.Nickname: Fighting Irish.Coach: Mike Brey.Conference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Demetrius Jackson, F Zach Auguste, F A.J. Burgett.Who's back: F V.J. Beachem, who put his name briefly into the...

AP Sports WriterWill K-State's close losses count toward an NCAA bid?By DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) When Kansas State blew a late lead against Maryland and lost by a point, it was easy to chalk it up as a frustrating defeat that people would soon forget.Except that more frustrating...