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Associated PressWilliams-Goss to skip senior season, declares for NBA draftBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Nigel Williams-Goss, who led Gonzaga to its first appearance in the Final Four, said Tuesday that he will skip his senior season and declare for the NBA draft. He will hire an agent,...

AP Sports WriterSome coaches would rather have SEC/Big 12 Challenge earlierBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The SEC/Big 12 Challenge gives members of each league an opportunity to garner national attention the weekend before the Super Bowl.But some coaches would rather not have this event taking place Saturday, when...

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...

Florida State freshman Jonathan Isaac entering NBA draftTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State freshman Jonathan Isaac says he is entering the NBA draft, becoming the third Seminoles player since the season ended to leave early.The 6-foot-10 forward made his announcement in a video on social media on Friday and...

AP Sports WriterIowa State gives Steve Prohm extension and raise.By LUKE MEREDITHAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State has given coach Steve Prohm a contract extension and a raise.The Cyclones announced Friday that Prohm's deal will now run through 2022 with an annual compensation of $2 million. Prohm was set...

College basketball coach charged with indecent exposurePHILADELPHIA (AP) A former NBA player and current college coach has been arrested on charges he exposed himself on a public trail in Pennsylvania.Doug Overton, coach of Division II Lincoln University, was arrested April 30 on charges of indecent exposure and disorderly...

Stanislaus State's Reynolds has Parkinson's, to co-coachTURLOCK, Calif. (AP) Stanislaus State basketball coach Larry Reynolds announced Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease and will remain with the Division II team as co-head coach with Paul Trevor.''Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a few years ago, we felt it...

Dakich says he's transferring to QuinnipiacANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan guard Andrew Dakich says he's transferring to Quinnipiac.A message on Dakich's Twitter account said Friday that he has committed to play his fifth year for the Bobcats, who are in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.Dakich played three seasons...

AP Basketball WriterRichard Pitino signs extension at Minnesota through 2022By JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Guiding Minnesota to the best single-season turnaround in the country last year has earned coach Richard Pitino a contract extension.Pitino's contract was extended by one season and now runs through the 2021-22 season, the university...

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...