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Syracuse struggled early but enters ACC play on good note
By John Kekis Jan. 04, 2019 04:39 PM EST
Despite a preseason ranking of No. 16, Syracuse struggled during nonconference play. The Orange lost two straight at Madison Square Garden and two straight at home,...
Roy sparks Milwaukee rally to beat Cleveland State, 83-76
Jan. 03, 2019 10:59 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Darius Roy scored 24 points and Milwaukee roared back from 14-points down to beat Cleveland State for the fourth straight time, 83-76 on Thursday...
NAU coach Murphy couldn't pass chance for return to Arizona
By John Marshall Jun. 07, 2019 01:53 AM EDT
Jack 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...
Emotional ex-USC basketball coach avoids prison after plea
By Larry Neumeister Jun. 05, 2019 01:13 AM EDT
Michigan heating up at right time, moves to super regionals
By Eric Olson Jun. 04, 2019 12:23 AM EDT
Siena guard Jalen Pickett pulls out of NBA draft
May. 29, 2019 06:20 PM EDT
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Siena point guard Jalen Pickett has withdrawn his name from consideration for the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore year...
Duke's Bolden staying in NBA draft; DeLaurier to return
May. 29, 2019 03:52 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke center Marques Bolden is remaining in the NBA draft while Javin DeLaurier will return to the Blue Devils for his senior season.
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Coastal Carolina hits 15 3s, beats Troy 88-75
Jan. 03, 2019 10:13 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Tyrell Gumbs-Frater scored 20 on Thursday night and Coastal Carolina made a season-high 15 3-pointers on just 25 attempts to open the Sun Belt...
Quinnipiac pulls away late to beat Manhattan 63-59
Jan. 03, 2019 09:49 PM EST
RIVERDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Tyrese Williams and Travis Atson made late 3-pointers to help Quinnipiac open the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference season with a 63-59 win...
Presbyterian holds off S. Carolina State 72-70
Jan. 02, 2019 10:22 PM EST
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Davon Bell scored 19 points, Adam Flagler added 16 with nine rebounds, and Presbyterian beat South Carolina State 72-70 on Wednesday night.
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LSU lands coveted recruit Trendon Watford
May. 20, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade says highly rated power forward Trendon Watford has signed to play for the Tigers.
The 6-foot-9, 230-pound...
Prosecutor: College hoops bribery defendant lied on stand
May. 03, 2019 04:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a defendant accused of bribing college basketball coaches lied on the witness stand at his New York City trial.
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