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McCloud propels Texas Southern past MVSU 92-61HOUSTON (AP) Jalan McCloud sank six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, both career highs, to propel Texas Southern to a 92-61 win over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night.Demontrae Jefferson added 17 points for Texas Southern (16-11, 12-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference), Stephan...

Syracuse Orange inks Canadian small forward Oshae BrissettSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse has signed Canadian high school star forward Oshae Brissett to a national letter of intent to play for the Orange next season.The 6-foot-8, 195-pound Brissett, of Mississauga, Ontario, played for Athlete Institute Prep this past winter. Brissett,...

Two conferences to experiment with restricted arc appealsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) NCAA has approved an experimental rule allowing the Big Ten and Mid-American conferences to use instant replay on certain plays within the restricted arc for the 2016-17 season. The rule will be the first that allows coaches to initiate...

Williams' career-high day leads San Diego to first WCC winMALIBU, Calif. (AP) Tyler Williams scored a career-high 20 points, Juwan Gray added 11 points and 14 rebounds and San Diego beat Pepperdine 76-68 on Saturday for its first West Coast Conference of the season.Olin Carter III scored 16...

Tar Heels sign Brooks as late addition to recruiting classCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina has signed 6-foot-10 forward Garrison Brooks as a late recruiting addition to bolster a depleted frontcourt.The Tar Heels announced Brooks' signing Monday. The Lafayette, Alabama product and four-star prospect had originally signed with...

AP Sports WriterJayhawks' Bragg charged in drug possession caseBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas forward Carlton Bragg has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and remained suspended indefinitely Monday from the third-ranked Jayhawks.Lawrence municipal court administrator Vicki Stanwix confirmed that Bragg was given a notice to appear...

Dixon scores 26 points to lead Vaqueros to win in WAC openerCHICAGO (AP) Nick Dixon scored 26 points to lead Texas-Rio Grande Valley to an 83-64 victory over Chicago State on Thursday night in a Western Athletic Conference opener.Mike Hoffman added 12 points and 10 points for his...

AP Sports WriterTennessee struggling to preserve big second-half leadsBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's struggles at protecting double-digit leads are hindering its surprising quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.The Volunteers (13-10, 5-5 SEC) led by at least 13 points in the second half of each of their last...

AP Basketball WriterGonzaga, Villanova, Kansas stay 1-2-3 in AP pollBy JIM O'CONNELLFor the third straight week, Gonzaga, Villanova and Kansas are the top three teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll.It is the fourth week at No. 1 for Gonzaga (28-0), the only unbeaten team in Division I....

Purdue Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressPurdue Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=PurdueLast season: 26-9, lost in Big Ten Tournament championship, lost to Arkansas-Little Rock in first round of NCAA Tournament.Nickname: Boilermakers.Coach: Matt PainterConference: Big Ten.Who's gone: C A.J. Hammons, G Rapheal Davis, G Johnny Hill.Who's back: The Boilermakers still have...

Bobby Watson, part of Kentucky's 1951 NCAA title team, diesOWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) Bobby Watson, a key player on Kentucky's 1951 NCAA championship team who also coached Owensboro High School to two state titles, has died. He was 86.Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory director Glenn Taylor said Watson died...

AP Basketball WriterAP All-Big 12: Kansas wins another title, sweeps AP awardsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFor only the second time while winning 13 consecutive Big 12 titles, the Kansas Jayhawks have both The Associated Press conference player and coach of the year in the same season.Kansas senior guard Frank Mason III,...