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UNC: Pinson out for No. 9 Tar Heels' game Saturday at MiamiCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Ninth-ranked North Carolina won't have swingman Theo Pinson for Saturday's game at Miami because of an ankle injury.The school announced Friday that the versatile junior won't play after rolling his right ankle during...

Kentucky's Diallo, who sat out last season, to enter draftLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky guard Hamidou Diallo, a January enrollee who did not play last season for the Wildcats, has submitted his name for the NBA draft, but will not an agent while deciding whether to remain in the...

AP Sports WriterTrevon Bluiett stays at Xavier after considering NBABy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Trevon Bluiett decided to stay at Xavier for his senior season instead of entering the NBA draft on Tuesday, a huge boost to a Musketeers team that reached the Elite Eight last season.Bluiett was second...

Final Four to be broadcast in Spanish for 1st timeNEW YORK (AP) Next month's Final Four will be broadcast in Spanish for the first time.Westwood One announced Wednesday that it will produce Spanish-language broadcasts of the national semifinal games on April 1 and the title game on April...

AP Sports WriterWichita State favored as Missouri Valley Tournament beginsBy DAVE SKRETTAWICHITA, Kan. (AP) The favorite to win the Missouri Valley Tournament isn't even the No. 1 seed.That's fine with Wichita State.The Shockers are seeded second for the conference tournament this week in St. Louis behind Illinois State,...

AP Sports WriterKansas coach Self: Josh Jackson will play in NCAA tourneyBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas coach Bill Self had a two-word response when asked Monday whether star freshman Josh Jackson would miss NCAA Tournament games for a lingering off-the-court issue involving a member of the women's...

Kentucky headlines field for Brooklyn Hoops Winter FestivalNEW YORK (AP) Kentucky, the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament champion, will face Hofstra, the Colonial Athletic Association regular-season champion, and St. John's will meet LIU Brooklyn in the Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival at Barclays Center on Dec. 11.The doubleheader was...

AP Sports WriterIzzo's tasked with leading 4 freshmen in 1st NCAA TournamentBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Tom Izzo, as usual, is taking Michigan State to the NCAA Tournament.The Hall of Fame coach extended his streak to 20 years of leading the Spartans to college basketball's showcase event,...

Kansas basketball player granted diversion for drug chargeLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been granted diversion for after being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.Lawrence Municipal Court Administrator Vicki Stanwix confirmed Wednesday that an agreement had been reached in Bragg's case. She did not comment...

Associated PressPastner has Georgia Tech off to a surprisingly good startBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Halfway through his first ACC season, Josh Pastner has exceeded expectations at Georgia Tech.It's been a surprising start for the 39-year-old coach. The Yellow Jackets have wins against top 10 teams with victories over...

AP Sports WriterNo. 19 South Carolina focused on next game, not SEC titleBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Sindarius Thornwell understands No. 19 South Carolina's opportunity, he's just cautious about thinking too big, too early.Sure, the Gamecocks (17-4) at 7-1 in the Southeastern Conference are tied for top with...

AP Basketball WriterTar Heels ready for Final Four push after title-game lossBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina won't have a difficult time finding motivation this season.The memories of losing in the NCAA championship game on a last-second 3-pointer to Villanova still sting more than six months...