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AP Sports WriterStability breeds high hopes at Oklahoma StateBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) For the first time during his tenure at Oklahoma State, third-year coach Mike Boynton has continuity on his roster.The Cowboys have a trio of senior captains who are primed to lead the Cowboys back to...

Louisville receives extension to respond to NCAA allegationsLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville has requested and received a 45-day extension to respond to an NCAA Notice of Allegations that accused the men's basketball program of committing a Level I violation for an improper recruiting offer and several Level II violations....

AP Basketball WriterNo. 14 Arizona's Trier suspended for trace amount of PEDBy JOHN MARSHALLThe NCAA has declared No. 14 Arizona's Allonzo Trier ineligible for the reappearance of the banned substance that led to a 19-game suspension last season.The school said the NCAA notified the Wildcats on Thursday that the...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March MadnessBy JOHN MARSHALLThe NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men's college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host...

AP Sports WriterClark drives Virginia past No. 5 Florida State, 61-56By HANK KURZ Jr.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Kihei Clark was the littlest player on the court, but he made the biggest play.The 5-foot-9 guard made the go-ahead layup with 59 seconds left, and Virginia ended No. 5 Florida State's...

AP Sports WriterOnce top-ranked Vols stagger into SEC tourney as 3 seedBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has fallen, but that doesn't mean the Volunteers can't get back up and win the Southeastern Conference Tournament.Rick Barnes knows what his once top-ranked basketball team needs to do - or...

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim tests positive for virusSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and the Orange have paused all team activities.The 75-year-old Boeheim said in a statement posted on the university website Sunday that he was informed after the...

Wichita State misconduct inquiry into coach Gregg MarshallWICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita State men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall has confirmed that the school is conducting an internal investigation amid allegations he mistreated players.''I'm aware the university conducted interviews and I fully participated in the process. I look forward to...

Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego StateSAN DIEGO (AP) Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft.Mitchell didn't hire an agent, so he retained his college eligibility.He was named first-team All-Mountain West...

Utah State goes to 10-1, routs NAIA’s St. Katherine 94-49LOGAN, Utah (AP) Brock Miller scored 22 points and Utah State improved its record to 10-1 and won their 13th straight home game by routing new NAIA member St. Katherine 94-49 on Tuesday night.The Aggies are off to their...

Villanova, Duke, Kentucky highlight MSG hoops scheduleNEW YORK (AP) Defending national champion Villanova will play at least three times at Madison Square Garden during the upcoming season, part of a 2018-19 college basketball schedule that also features Duke, Kentucky and Syracuse visiting what's been dubbed The World's Most...

AP Sports WriterFriars' lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 ButlerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Luwane Pipkins scored 22 points and made six consecutive free throws in the final minute Saturday to help Providence hold on for a 65-61 victory over No. 16 Butler.The Friars (12-10, 5-4...