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AP Sports WriterKingsley withdraws name from NBA draft, returns to ArkansasBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas got a boost on Monday when Moses Kingsley announced he had decided to withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return for his senior season with the Razorbacks.Kingsley, a 6-foot-10 center...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) Ryan Kemrite made six 3-pointers on his way to scoring 22 points - both career highs - and Liberty rode a hot shooting night to a 90-49 win over Summit on Saturday.Liberty (2-0) made 18 of its 27 first-half field goal attempts en route to...

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 the conduct of coach Rick Pitino for failing to monitor a former basketball staffer who hired escorts and strippers for sex parties...

UNC's Berry, Pinson join Bradley in testing NBA draft watersCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina juniors Joel Berry II and Theo Pinson will join freshman Tony Bradley in declaring for the NBA draft, though they won't hire agents.The school announced the moves Monday.Berry was the Final Four's most...

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...

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...

The Latest: Arizona's loss means three 2-seeds are outKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):1:05 a.m.Xavier's upset of Arizona wrapped up Thursday's four-game slate, sending the Musketeers into the Elite Eight as a surprise team alongside high seeds...

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...

Associated PressAaron scores 18 and USC cruises past Oregon State 92-66By TIM LIOTTALOS ANGELES (AP) Shaqquan Aaron scored a career-high 21 points and Bennie Boatwright added 16 as Southern California cruised to a 92-66 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Elijah Stewart chipped in 14 points and Chimezie...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) No. 21 Vanderbilt will be without the Southeastern Conference's top shot blocker for four to six weeks after junior Luke Kornet tore the MCL in his left knee in practice.The Commodores announced the injury just before tipoff Wednesday night against Dayton.Kornet was hurt within the...

AP Sports WriterVols' Turner says he benefited from not playing last seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner believes his year away from competition has made him a better player.Now he's eager to show just how much he's learned during that time away.After being ruled ineligible...