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Iowa State's Lindell Wigginton to declare for NBA draftAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State sophomore Lindell Wigginton is declaring for the NBA draft for the second year in a row ''with the full intent of staying in.''Wigginton, who withdrew from last year's draft at the last minute after a...

AP Sports WriterAchilles heel? No. 2 Duke looks to fix 3-point-shooting woesBy JOEDY McCREARYDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Few teams score quite like Duke but the 3-point line could be the Achilles' heel for the explosive Blue DevilsIt's a clear weakness for the star-studded squad. No. 2 Duke is shooting...

AP Sports WriterWofford promotes assistant McAuley to head coachBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Wofford promoted associate head coach Jay McAuley to take over for Mike Young, the Terriers' longtime leader who left for Virginia Tech earlier this month.The school announced McAuley's hiring Sunday.McAuley was a Terriers assistant under...

Connecticut has given men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie a five-year contract extension worth just more than $7 million that will run through the end of the 2017-18 season. Ollie has demonstrated to UConn that he can coach, lead, coordinate, relate and organize a program. He also has had to ensure his...

AP Sports WriterYoung Hawkeyes suffering through growing painsBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Nearly every program is forced to start from scratch every once in a while.Inexperienced Iowa is suffering through one of those seasons in 2016-17.The departure of four key seniors has left Iowa with four freshmen...

ACC seeks to expand NCAA tourney by 4 teams, change rulesAMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference wants to expand the NCAA Tournament and change several college basketball rules.Commissioner John Swofford said Thursday the league will propose legislation to expand the NCAA Tournament from 68 to 72...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State freshman Jaren Jackson jumps to NBA draftBy LARRY LAGEMichigan State freshman Jaren Jackson is entering the NBA draft.Jackson announced his decision on Twitter on Monday. He was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, joining former Ohio State star...

AP Sports WriterMoos: Miles deserves chance to keep building Husker programBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Coach Tim Miles will be back for a seventh season at Nebraska and talks about a contract extension will begin after the NCAA Final Four, athletic director Bill Moos said Tuesday.Miles is 97-97...

AP Sports WriterFootball's in his blood, but basketball in Caroline's heartBy ERIC OLSONDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Sometimes Jordan Caroline feels as if he is asked as much about the sport he doesn't play as the one he does.Nevada's star forward understands. His dad is former NFL defensive end...

AP Basketball WriterNAU coach Murphy couldn't pass chance for return to ArizonaBy JOHN MARSHALLJack Murphy fulfilled a dream when he was named Northern Arizona's coach in 2012. He led the Lumberjacks through some ups and downs, was excited about the upcoming season.Then his phone rang.On the other line was...

Scott lifts Cincinnati past UConn 67-51CINCINNATI (AP) Tre Scott scored 10 points and grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds to carry Cincinnati to a 67-51 win over UConn in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teamson Wednesday night.Chris Vogt had 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting for the Bearcats,...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) Ge'Lawn Guyn made four 3-pointers and had 26 points to lead five scorers in double figures, and East Tennessee State defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 103-90 on Tuesday.The Buccaneers (2-0) got 17 points from T.J. Cromer, 12 from Isaac Banks and 10 apiece from A.J. Merriweather...