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AP Basketball WriterNo. 7 Arizona gets big boost from Trier's returnBy JOHN MARSHALLTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Allonzo Trier had a long, strange journey while waiting to be cleared after inadvertently using performance-enhancing drugs, never knowing when that day might come.When it finally did, the emotions washed over Arizona's sophomore...

The Latest: Kentucky, UNC have most combined tourney winsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):5:10 p.m.Thanks to the pedigrees of Kentucky and North Carolina, the South Regional final is being called the real national championship game by many fans.One thing...

AP Sports WriterLouisville officials meet with NCAA Committee on InfractionsBy GARY B. GRAVESLouisville's interim president said the school received a ''full and fair review of the facts'' after meeting Thursday with the NCAA's Committee on Infractions and expects resolution in 6 to 8 weeks of the investigation into an...

The Latest: Fouls piling up for Florida vs. South CarolinaBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):4 p.m.Florida was called for seven fouls in the first 5 minutes of the second half, putting South Carolina in the bonus for 15 minutes....

Florida forward Devin Robinson leaving college for NBA draftGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida forward Devin Robinson has decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the NBA draft.Robinson announced his decision Friday on social media in a letter to fans. The Gators confirmed his announcement.Robinson says...

AP Sports WriterKentucky's Malik Monk wins Jerry West shooting guard trophyBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Malik Monk of Kentucky has won the Jerry West shooting guard of the year trophy at the College Basketball Awards.Monk received the award from its namesake in a nationally televised presentation in downtown...

Powell sorry for Louisville fallout, says ordeal 'worth it'LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Katina Powell said Saturday that she is ''so sorry'' about the fallout of the sex scandal that resulted in sanctions against Louisville's basketball program, but added that her experience was ''worth surviving.''In her 2015 book, ''Breaking Cardinal...

Man accused of driving car onto Missouri basketball courtCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A 23-year-old man has been arrested after smashing through two gates and driving onto the basketball court at the University of Missouri over the weekend, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.Police were called early Sunday after a...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State's Miles Bridges chooses to stay in schoolBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Miles Bridges, at the foot of Michigan State's Sparty statue, made an announcement that almost gave Tom Izzo tears of joy.''I got some unfinished business here,'' Bridges said . ''I want to...

NCAA extends coaches' boxes as part of rules change packageINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA's playing rules oversight panel will give college basketball coaches more room to roam next season after approving an extension of the coaches' boxes from 28 to 38 feet.Other men's basketball rules changes include finding more...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State's Miles Bridges chooses to stay in schoolBy LARRY LAGEEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Miles Bridges, at the foot of Michigan State's Sparty statue, made an announcement that almost gave Tom Izzo tears of joy.''I got some unfinished business here,'' Bridges said . ''I want to...

AP Sports WriterJayhawks once again favored to win Big 12 - and perhaps moreBy DAVE SKRETTALAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The expectations at Kansas begin with conference championships.They hardly end there.The Jayhawks have rattled off a dozen of those in a row, and Big 12 coaches unanimously predicted Thursday that...