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Associated PressReturn of CJ Elleby good news for Washington State hoopsBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSThe biggest win during Kyle Smith's first few months on the job at Washington State was keeping one of the stars he was inheriting from moving on to the NBA.CJ Elleby tested the NBA waters after...

LOGAN, Utah (AP) Jalen Moore scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Chris Smith scored 10 with 11 rebounds, and Utah State beat Division II Union (Tenn.) 73-49 on Friday night.The Aggies (3-0) never trailed and scored 20 points off turnovers against the Bulldogs, who played the game...

NC State's Lockett facing charge of assault on a femaleRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State backup guard Eric Lockett has been charged with assault on a female.According to court records, Lockett was being held without bond in the Wake County Jail on Thursday following an incident that took...

Russell carries Rhode Island past St. Joseph's 85-77 in OTKINGSTON, R.I. (AP) Fatts Russell forced overtime with three free throws with 4.7 seconds to play and scored six of his 20 points in the extra session as Rhode Island defeated Saint Joseph's 85-77 on Sunday.Russell made all 10...

The Latest: Missouri's Tilmon aiming to avoid foul troubleBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Latest on Southeastern Conference men's basketball media day (all times local):1 p.m.Missouri forward Jeremiah Tilmon says extra film study has helped him as he tries to reduce the foul trouble that has hindered him throughout the...

AP Sports WriterNiagara elevates Greg Paulus to lead men's basketball teamBy JOHN WAWROWLEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) However unexpectedly Greg Paulus landed his first head coaching job, the former Duke point guard won't be entirely unprepared taking his seat at the end of Niagara University's bench Friday night when the...

WMU promotes assistant Bates to head basketball coachKALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Western Michigan promoted Clayton Bates to be its basketball coach Saturday, with its athletic director saying the coronavirus crisis impacted the school's search.Bates was previously an associate head coach for WMU. He replaces Steve Hawkins, whose tenure ended...

AP Sports WriterFirst-year USF coach Todd Golden leading Dons his unique wayBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Those who know Todd Golden best are amazed by his even-keel temperament when facing the most pressure packed of circumstances. He's unflappable on the University of San Francisco sideline, unfazed despite being...

Former LSU interim head coach Benford hired as TCU assistantFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Tony Benford has been hired as an assistant men's basketball coach at TCU after finishing last season as interim head coach for LSU's run to the Sweet 16.Horned Frogs coach Jamie Dixon announced the hiring...

AP Sports WriterYale responds to ex-basketball captain's lawsuit in sex caseBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Yale University says it wasn't trying to make an example of former basketball captain Jack Montague when it expelled him over a sexual assault allegation.The school on Friday filed its formal response to...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Troy Williams scored 16 points and Yogi Ferrell added 15 with seven assists as a balanced Indiana defeated Morehead State 92-59 Wednesday night.The Hoosiers (6-3) bounced back from a loss to Duke. They forced 23 turnovers in the win, including 16 in the first half,...

San Diego State's Mitchell declares for NBA draftSAN DIEGO (AP) San Diego State junior forward Matt Mitchell has declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school.The Aztecs made the announcement Sunday, the final day underclassmen had to decide on their futures.The school...