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NCAA Latest: Virginia's Bennett says players past UMBC lossSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times local):2:15 p.m.Virginia coach Tony Bennett and his players have moved past the shock of their improbable loss to UMBC. Now it's about building off lessons...

Duke's Marvin Bagley says he will enter the NBA draftDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III is entering the NBA draft.Bagley announced his decision Wednesday on his verified Instagram account, saying he ''learned a lot this year on and off of the court.''Duke spokesman Mike DeGeorge said...

K-State's 2nd-leading scorer Cartier Diarra leaves schoolMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State guard Cariter Diarra is leaving the program with the intention of turning professional, though he is leaving open the option of transferring to another school for his senior season.Wildcats coach Bruce Weber said in a statement Thursday...

Braxton helps St. Francis (Pa.) break away to 79-63 winPHILADELPHIA (AP) Keith Braxton scored 11 of his season-high 26 points as St. Francis (Pa.) blew past a late tie to secure a 79-63 win against Saint Joseph’s Saturday night, handing coach Rob Krimmel his 100th win.The Red Flash...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning proBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Hurricanes freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV says he's turning pro.Walker announced Wednesday on Twitter that he'll hire an agent, which would prevent him from returning to the Hurricanes, and plans to enter the...

Associated PressChampagnie's 21 points help Pitt hold off Canisius 87-79By ALAN SAUNDERSPITTSBURGH (AP) Justin Champagnie scored 21 points and Pittsburgh held off Canisius 87-79 on Monday.Champagnie, a freshman, got the game started with a personal 8-0 run and he finished by tying a career-high scoring output and six...

AP Sports WriterMichael Porter Jr. wants to revive Missouri, leave legacyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. has yet to play his first college game, and he's already making it clear he has very high expectations both for himself and the Tigers.It's one reason...

AP Basketball WriterGroup: NCAA reforms should go further amid FBI hoops probeBy AARON BEARDThe Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics supports recent reform proposals to the NCAA amid a federal corruption investigation into college basketball - but wants the NCAA to do more.The commission suggests changing the NCAA's governance structure...

AP Sports WriterLewis, Shackelford lead Alabama past No. 25 LSU, 88-82By JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Kira Lewis Jr. scored 27 points, Jaden Shackelford had 26 and Alabama held off a big comeback attempt by No. 25 LSU for an 88-82 victory on Saturday.The Crimson Tide (13-12, 6-6 Southeastern...

Louisiana Monroe blows out D-III Millsaps 97-44MONROE, La. (AP) Travis Munnings had a perfect shooting night and scored 17 points and Michael Ertel added 14 and Louisiana Monroe beat Division III Millsaps College 97-44 on Monday night.Munnings made all seven of his field-goal attempts and all three free-throw...

Ex-Maryland basketball player killed in Texas van accidentBALMORHEA, Texas (AP) Former Maryland basketball player Cliff Tucker has been killed in a West Texas van accident that left two other passengers dead. Tucker was 29.The Texas Department of Public Safety says the van rolled Monday on Interstate 10 near...

AP Basketball WriterTOP 25 REWIND: No. 14 Virginia struggles vs ranked ACC foesBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Virginia coach Tony Bennett has built a program that thrives on defense, toughness and smart play while running a deliberate offense that doesn't put up big numbers.The past week in...