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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 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...

Valparaiso to join Missouri Valley ConferenceVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Valparaiso is officially the newest member of the Missouri Valley Conference.The Indiana college accepted the league's invitation on Thursday and will join on July 1. The Crusaders have been part of the Horizon League since 2007.Valparaiso was a rumored finalist...

AP Sports WriterPitino encouraged about hoops program as NCAA decision loomsBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Coach Rick Pitino got some good news while Louisville awaits its fate after an NCAA investigation into the men's basketball program.Forward Deng Adel has decided to return to school, withdrawing from consideration...

Former Kentucky player Jerry Bird diesCORBIN, Ky. (AP) Former Kentucky basketball player Jerry Bird, who was a member of the school's Athletics Hall of Fame and had his No. 22 jersey retired to the Rupp Arena rafters, has died.An obituary posted by O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home says Bird died...

Creighton bringing in grad transfer from Division II AdelphiOMAHA, Neb. (AP) Manny Suarez, who spent the last two seasons at Division II Adelphi University, will play his final season at Creighton as a graduate transfer.Creighton coach Greg McDermott said Tuesday night that Justin Patton's decision to declare for...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse again relying on 2 frosh and 2 fifth-year playersBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) It almost appears like a dash of deja vu for Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim.Last year, after sitting out a nine-game NCAA suspension, Boeheim managed to guide the Orange to a berth in...

AP Sports WriterCleveland State hires former Georgia coach Dennis FeltonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Dennis Felton's coaching connections span the country, from college to the NBA. Cleveland State is counting on them to turn things around.Felton, who guided both Western Kentucky and Georgia to NCAA Tournament appearances, was hired...

North Carolina's Kenny Williams undergoes knee surgeryCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina guard Kenny Williams has undergone surgery on his right knee but is expected to be ready for the start of preseason practice in October.School officials announced Tuesday that Williams had surgery Friday. The university release...

AP Sports WriterNo. 7 Creighton's goals intact even with Maurice Watson outBy ERIC OLSONOMAHA, Neb. (AP) Creighton returned to practice Wednesday with the same aspirations it had before Maurice Watson Jr. went out with a season-ending knee injury.With Watson leading one of the nation's most prolific offenses, the...

AP Basketball WriterBig day: College coaches wait to see if players stay, or goBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The first NBA deadline college coaches had circled on their calendars was Sunday - the last date players could declare for the draft.The next date they have circled is May...

AP Technology WriterShhh! How to stream March Madness when the boss isn't aroundBy ANICK JESDANUNNEW YORK (AP) The 67-game March Madness basketball tournament begins Tuesday, with many games taking place during the day when you're, ahem, supposed to be working.Fortunately for you - but not your bosses -...