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Big Ten Freshman of Year Cockburn returning to IllinoisCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season.The 7-foot, 290-pound Cockburn posted ''IM BACK ??'' with a graphic on Twitter on Saturday. The announcement means the Illini will...

Associated PressStevenson helps No. 24 Wichita St beat Ole Miss 74-54By JEFFREY PARSONWICHITA, Kan. (AP) Erik Stevenson scored a career-high 29 points to help No. 24 Wichita State beat Mississippi 74-54 on Saturday.Stevenson had 19 points in the first half, giving the Shockers (13-1) a 39-24 halftime lead....

AP Basketball WriterMaryland releases subpoenas for records in FBI hoops probeBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Maryland has joined the list of schools to receive a grand jury subpoena seeking records in the ongoing federal corruption investigation into college basketball.The school released two subpoenas to The Associated Press and...

Gonzaga's Petrusev to skip last 2 years, turn professionalSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev announced Monday that he will pursue a professional career and not return for his final two years at Gonzaga, citing uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact...

Gardner resigns as IUPUI coach after drunken driving arrestINDIANAPOLIS (AP) IUPUI men's basketball coach Jason Gardner has resigned following his arrest on drunken driving charges in suburban Hamilton County.IUPUI spokesman Ed Holdaway says it was a mutual decision between Gardner and the university Tuesday.Gardner was lodged in the...

Lyle, De Nicolao lead UTSA to 74-64 win over Louisiana TechSAN ANTONIO (AP) Deon Lyle had 17 points and Giovanni De Nicolai scored nine of his 11 points in the final 5+ minutes to help UT San Antonio pull away for a 74-64 win over Louisiana Tech on...

New Mexico St. beats Seattle 75-67, stays undefeated in WACSEATTLE (AP) Ivan Aurrecoechea had 19 points and 11 rebounds and New Mexico State beat Seattle 75-67 on Saturday night to remain undefeated in the Western Athletic Conference.The game was tied 59-59 with 4:48 to play before Aurrecoechea converted...

The Latest: Lawyer says NCAA needs own findings to punishNEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the corruption scandal in college basketball (all times Eastern):2:30 p.m.An attorney who has worked on NCAA eligibility cases says that the NCAA or schools would need to conduct their own investigations into alleged...

Riller's double-double sends Charleston past D-II CokerCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Grant Riller had 23 points and 10 rebounds and College of Charleston beat Division II-level Coker 76-50 on Sunday.Jaylen McManus had 11 points for College of Charleston (5-4) and Osinachi Smart added 10 points and nine rebounds.Noel Pinnock had...

AP Sports WriterSome coaches would rather have SEC/Big 12 Challenge earlierBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The SEC/Big 12 Challenge gives members of each league an opportunity to garner national attention the weekend before the Super Bowl.But some coaches would rather not have this event taking place Saturday, when...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech appeals NCAA sanctions against basketball teamBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has formally appealed sanctions levied by the NCAA against its men’s basketball program.The Atlantic Coast Conference school announced its notice of appeal last month and filed written arguments with the governing body on...

Queta, Merrill help Utah State beat San Jose State 96-54LOGAN, Utah (AP) Neemias Queta had a double-double and Sam Merrill hit three 3-pointers in Utah State's 25-2 run to open the game and the Aggies beat San Jose Sate 96-54 on Tuesday night.Queta finished with 23 points and 10...