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AP Basketball WriterUNLV's Menzies signs strong recruiting class for 2017-18By JOHN MARSHALLMarvin Menzies' UNLV rebuilding project has its foundation.A year after scrambling to pull together his first recruiting class, Menzies put together a strong one for his second season in the desert with a six-player class that includes heralded...

Former Howard guard Daniel says he's going to TennesseeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Howard guard James Daniel, the nation's top Division I scorer in 2015-16, says he's heading to Tennessee as a graduate transfer.Daniel tweeted Tennessee's logo with the message #vol4life on Monday and told ESPN that he has...

Redshirt sophomore Samir Doughty transferring from VCURICHMOND, Va. (AP) VCU says rising redshirt sophomore guard Samir Doughty has decided to transfer.New coach Mike Rhoades says the decision came by mutual agreement and he wished Doughty well.The 6-foot-4 guard from Philadelphia was the Rams' fourth-leading scorer last season. He...

No indictment for escort, staffer in Louisville sex scandalLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A Kentucky grand jury declined to indict an escort and former Louisville men's basketball staffer in a sex scandal that engulfed the program.The Jefferson County grand jury decided Thursday there wasn't enough evidence for charges of prostitution...

AP Basketball WriterUNLV's Menzies signs strong recruiting class for 2017-18By JOHN MARSHALLUNLV coach Marvin Menzies has bolstered his rebuilding project in the desert by signing a stellar recruiting class, headed by five-star forward Brandon McCoy.The six-player class, announced on Wednesday, should give the Runnin' Rebels a boost in their...

AP Sports WriterOhio State hires Butler basketball coach Chris HoltmannBy BY MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann will replace Thad Matta as the head coach at Ohio State, the school announced Friday morning.Ohio State said Holtmann, the reigning Big East coach of the year, will...

AP Sports WriterOhio State hires Butler basketball coach Chris HoltmannBy BY MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann will replace Thad Matta as the head coach at Ohio State, the school announced Friday morning.Ohio State said Holtmann, the reigning Big East coach of the year, will...

AP Sports WriterLaVall Jordan set to be new basketball coach at ButlerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler.The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach....

Top Texas recruit's brother says he took improper giftsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The older brother of Texas basketball recruit Mo Bamba says Bamba took improper gifts and money from a Detroit financial adviser that would make him ineligible to play in college.Ibrahim Johnson posted a rambling, profanity-laced, 20-minute Facebook...

AP Basketball WriterPitt releases Johnson to play at UNC as graduate transferBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Pittsburgh has released guard Cameron Johnson to play immediately at North Carolina as a graduate transfer.Johnson's father, former Pitt player Gil Johnson, said the school notified the family Thursday that it has...

Highly touted Ohio recruit follows Holtmann to BuckeyesCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann has persuaded a top prospect to follow him from Butler to the Buckeyes.The school said Monday that 6-foot-8 forward Kyle Young has signed to play for the Buckeyes next season. Young,...

AP Sports WriterEx-NCAA scoring leader Daniel ready to return for new teamBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee guard James Daniel III finally has the chance to deliver a follow-up performance to his 2015-16 NCAA scoring title, an opportunity that essentially eluded him last season.After an ankle injury caused...