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FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis' James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school as the likely NBA lottery pick gets ready to begin his pro career. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
Memphis' James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school

Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Ford scores 34 in Saint Mary's 96-56 win over Arizona State

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 11:04 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Ford scored in the opening minute on a layup in transition, then hit a 3 and another layup. Two more 3s, one leading to a four-point play...

Loyola Chicago beats Vanderbilt 78-70 in Phoenix

By John Marshall Dec. 18, 2019 08:59 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Krutwig tracked a shot by Vanderbilt's Saben Lee with the clock winding down, bulled his way to the right side of the lane and snared...

Houston Baptist guard Myles Pierre (4) dribbles the ball while defended by Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Howard has Michigan rolling entering big game at Louisville

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 02, 2019 02:10 AM EST

Battier headlines College Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

By Avery Osen Nov. 24, 2019 06:14 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In 1998, Shane Battier was cut by coach Rick Majerus’ Goodwill USA Team. On Sunday, both were inducted into the...

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in the 2K Empire Classic, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
D-II lifer Magee joins Coach K as members of 1,100-win club

By Dan Gelston Nov. 23, 2019 03:39 AM EST

FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game against Northeastern in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the situation says the University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, that alleges significant violations within its storied men's basketball program. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the NCAA nor the school had announced the notice, which was first reported by Yahoo Sports. That initial report, citing unnamed sources, said the notice included three Level 1 violations tied primarily to recruiting, lack of institutional control and a responsibility charge leveled against Hall of Fame coach Self. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)
KU receives notice of allegations from NCAA in men's hoops

By Dave Skretta Sep. 23, 2019 07:12 PM EDT

Sankey: Sports gambling, transfer waivers among SEC topics

By John Zenor May. 27, 2019 03:43 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Greg Sankey does a little bragging when asked about the main item on the agenda for this week's Southeastern Conference spring meetings. ...

PokerStars fined $10K for taking bets on NJ college teams

By Wayne Parry Apr. 22, 2019 03:23 PM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have fined PokerStars $10,000 for taking bets on New Jersey college basketball teams in violation of the...

Duke's RJ Barrett dribbles while defended by North Dakota State's Jaxon Knotek (2) and Jared Samuelson (11) during a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C. Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Odd surprise, lots of top NBA talent left in NCAA Tournament

By Eddie Pells Mar. 23, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

Murray State's Ja Morant listens to a question during a news conference at the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Murray State will play Florida State in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Making Morant: Shooting Js, pumping iron, studying film

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, gamblers place bets in the temporary sports betting area at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. About six in 10 Americans want betting on professional sports events to be legal in their state, but fewer feel that way about college athletics, according to a new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The poll finds 42 percent favor legal betting on college sports. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
AP-NORC Poll: US divided on college vs pro sports betting

By Wayne Parry And Emily Swanson Mar. 20, 2019 01:27 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Best bet: Duke is favored to win NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Bowling Green moves into MAC semis with win over Ball State

Associated Press Mar. 14, 2019 11:11 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Demajeo Wiggins had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Dylan Frye added 20 points and Bowling Green moved into the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference...

Gamblers like their odds at MIT sports analytics conference

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 02, 2019 05:43 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — In the early years of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, a couple hundred math whizzes gathered on the school's campus hoping for a...

Bowling Green edges Ball State 79-78 for 8th straight win

Jan. 15, 2019 09:37 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Turner scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half, Daeqwon Plowden had 19 points and eight rebounds and Bowling Green edged Ball...

Clemson's Travis Etienne celebrates after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Clemson returns home to thousands of fans

Jan. 08, 2019 10:39 PM EST