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Gophers get big men transfers Liam Robbins, Brandon JohnsonMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota has added two accomplished frontcourt players to its roster, bringing in Liam Robbins from Drake and Brandon Johnson from Western Michigan.The Gophers announced the signings of both big men on Wednesday.The 7-foot, 235-pound Robbins has applied to...

AP Sports WriterWashington freshman Jaden McDaniels declares for NBA draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Washington freshman swingman Jaden McDaniels has declared for the NBA draft, becoming the latest one-and-done player for the Huskies.McDaniels, who is projected to go in the middle of the first round,on social media late Tuesday...

Kentucky's Montgomery completes starters' exit for NBA draftLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky forward EJ Montgomery will enter the NBA draft and forego his remaining collegiate eligibility, completing an exodus of Wildcat starters for the pro ranks.The 6-foot-10 sophomore averaged career highs of 6.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game...

Elias King signs with MTSU after leaving Mississippi StateMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) Middle Tennessee has added guard Elias King, who spent his freshman season at Mississippi State.The Blue Raiders announced that King signed his grant-in-aid Wednesday.The 6-foot-8, 205-pound King is from Atlanta. He was a four-star prospect who ranked...

Tennessee adds graduate transfer forward E.J. AnosikeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Volunteers have added forward E.J. Anosike as a graduate transfer, bringing an experienced player into their already highly ranked recruiting class.Tennessee announced Anosike's transfer Wednesday.The 6-foot-6, 245-pound forward from East Orange, New Jersey, graduates from Sacred Heart...

Vance Jackson, Jalen Tate to join Arkansas as grad transfersFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Vance Jackson and Jalen Tate will join the Arkansas basketball program as graduate transfers, the school announced Wednesday.Jackson, a 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward, started his college career by playing a season at Connecticut before playing two seasons...

Vandy senior Clevon Brown granted extra year after injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt senior forward Clevon Brown has been granted an extra year of eligibility after a knee injury limited him to nine games this season.The Commodores announced Tuesday that the 6-foot-8 Brown would return for the 2020-21 season....

Kentucky's Richards is fourth player to enter NBA draftLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky forward Nick Richards will enter the NBA draft and forego his final season of collegiate eligibility by signing with an agency.The 6-foot-11 junior is the fourth Wildcats starter to turn pro. He's coming off a breakout...

Florida's leading scorer Johnson to return for junior seasonGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida will have its top scorer back next season.Forward Keyontae Johnson announced on social media Tuesday that he plans to return for his junior year with the Gators, a huge boost for coach Mike White's program.''I can't...

AP Basketball WriterTransfer portal causing college basketball coaches headachesBy DAVE SKRETTAWICHITA, Kan. (AP) Gregg Marshall began his career as an assistant at tiny Randolph-Macon and Belmont Abbey, but it was during eight years on the staff of Hall of Fame coach John Kresse at College of Charleston that...

Kansas' Devon Dotson announces he's entering NBA draftKansas guard Devon Dotson is entering the NBA draft after leading the Big 12 Conference in scoring his sophomore season.''In basketball, this has always been my ultimate dream and my time at KU has prepared me,'' Dotson said Monday in a news...

Kentucky's Quickley enters NBA draft after breakout seasonLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley will enter the NBA draft and sign with an agent, leaving school after a breakout season in which he was an honorable mention All-America selection by The Associated Press.Southeastern Conference coaches voted the 6-foot-3...