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Arizona's Lee cited for DUI over weekendTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona sophomore forward Ira Lee was cited for driving under the influence over the weekend.Lee was cited on Saturday and the incident has been referred to the Arizona dean of students, the school said Tuesday in a release.The 20-year-old...

Associated PressJohn Thompson remembered as builder of young livesBy BOBBY BANCROFTWASHINGTON (AP) Former President Barack Obama remembered John Thompson not so much as a basketball coach but as someone who reshaped lives.''What made coach Thompson special, what compelled us to celebrate his life today, is what he did...

AP Sports WriterRutgers returns to basketball poll for first time since 1979By TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Rutgers is back in the men's college basketball poll for the first time in more than 40 years.The Scarlet Knights were ranked No. 24 by The Associated Press on Monday. It was...

AP Sports WriterJayhawks once again favored to win Big 12 - and perhaps moreBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The expectations at Kansas begin with conference championships.They hardly end there.The Jayhawks have rattled off a dozen of those in a row, and Big 12 coaches unanimously predicted Thursday that...

Auburn center Austin Wiley puts name in NBA draft poolAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn center Austin Wiley has put his name into the NBA draft pool after being held out last season but doesn't plan to hire an agent.Wiley announced his decision Tuesday, becoming the third player to declare...

Michigan going for 2nd NCAA title; 'Nova for 2nd in 3 yearsSAN ANTONIO (AP) No. 3 seed Michigan (33-7) vs. No. 1 seed Villanova (35-4)National championship; San Antonio; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: After more than three decades between Villanova's first two national championships, the Wildcats are going...

Applewhite leads South Carolina St past Delaware St, 100-86ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) Damani Applewhite scored 24 points, tying his season high, as South Carolina State defeated Delaware State 100-86 on Monday night.Ian Kinard added 21 points and Rayshawn Neal had 19 points and six assists for South Carolina State...

AP Sports WriterLouisville's Padgett hires Trent Johnson as assistant coachBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville interim coach David Padgett has hired Trent Johnson as an assistant.The move to add the former head coach to the staff fills the vacancy created when the school named Padgett to replace...

Associated PressBrey pleased with Notre Dame's response to injuriesBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame coach Mike Brey likes how his team has responded to injuries for Bonzie Colson and Matt Farrell.It's easy to see why.The Fighting Irish won 51-49 at Syracuse on Saturday to stay perfect...

Associated PressWilliams-Goss to skip senior season, declares for NBA draftBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Nigel Williams-Goss, who led Gonzaga to its first appearance in the Final Four, said Tuesday that he will skip his senior season and declare for the NBA draft. He will hire an agent,...

Howard's 32-point effort carries Marquette past St. John'sMILWAUKEE (AP) Markus Howard scored 32 points with six rebounds and four assists and Marquette beat St. John's 82-68 on Tuesday.Howard, who made 12 of 13 from the foul line, moved into sixth place on the Big East's all-time scoring list...

AP Sports WriterHard-nosed Cronin charged with reviving UCLA in 1st seasonBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Mick Cronin's task at UCLA is daunting. Rebuild a tradition-laden program that hasn't been a national powerhouse in recent years while overcoming skeptics.He got the job 100 days after Steve Alford was fired...