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The Latest: Rick Barnes first injury of SEC hoop seasonNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):1:35 p.m.In the first injury news of the SEC basketball season, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes arrived for his news conference Wednesday at SEC media...

AP Sports WriterShockers make move: Wichita State leaving MVC for AACBy PAT EATON-ROBBWichita State accepted an invitation Friday to join the American Athletic Conference, ending a relationship with the Missouri Valley Conference that dated back 72 years.The presidents of the AAC's 12 member schools voted unanimously to admit the...

Wagner returning to Michigan, Wilson staying in draftANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Moe Wagner is coming back to Michigan, while D.J. Wilson is staying in the NBA draft.The Wolverines announced both decisions Wednesday. The two standouts said last month they were putting their names in the draft without hiring...

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...

Associated PressGreat 3-point night doesn't mean a win for No. 15 Notre DameBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) When teams make 15 or more 3-pointers while shooting over 65 percent from beyond the arc, it is usually a sure sign of a win.Except in this case, it didn't happen...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA takes a look at analytics for selections and seedingBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The NCAA has used the RPI as a metric to help it pick the NCAA Tournament field for more than three decades.The analytics system may be ready for an upgrade.The NCAA recently met...

AP Sports WriterNo. 19 South Carolina leads SEC but celebrating just yetBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) PJ Dozier watched the Kentucky-Florida game with South Carolina teammates in their dorm Saturday, understanding both the excitement and challenge ahead for the first-place Gamecocks.Dozier's proud that 19th-ranked South Carolina (19-4, 9-1...

Middle Tennessee coach Davis gets raise, 8-year extensionMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) Middle Tennessee coach Kermit Davis has agreed to an eight-year contract extension that includes a raise after leading the Blue Raiders to an NCAA Tournament upset of Michigan State this past season.School officials announced Monday that Davis' contract...

Heavyweights Kansas, Kentucky meet in SEC/Big 12 ChallengeBy The Associated PressHere are a few things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this week:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 2 Kansas at No. 4 Kentucky. The headline attraction of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge features two top-five teams attempting to bounce back...

AP Sports WriterWinter storm forces basketball teams to alter travel plansBy JOHN KEKISALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Teams chasing a college basketball title are contending with an unexpected wrinkle that's making last-minute travel plans difficult - a fierce storm bearing down on the Northeast that's expected to dump up to...

College basketball coach pleads guilty in transcript scandalWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) A former New York community college basketball coach accused of scheming to get star players into NCAA Division I schools with forged transcripts has pleaded guilty.District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. says Tyrone Mushatt has admitted providing...

3 Lindenwood basketball players face charges in rape caseST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) Three basketball players at Lindenwood University in suburban St. Louis are facing charges in connection with an alleged rape.Authorities say 22-year-old Ermias Tesfia Nega of Arlington, Virginia, and 19-year-old Tylan Jamon Birts of Homestead, Florida, were...