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Turner's double-double helps Ohio St. edge Cal

 

Published 3 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat California (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Steady Fisher ushers No. 6 Villanova by Dayton

 

Published 4 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Corey Fisher scored 18 points to lead Villanova past Dayton 71-65 on Friday in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

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Hopson, No. 11 Tennessee pound East Carolina

 

Published 4 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Scotty Hopson scored 25 points to lead Tennessee to a 105-66 rout of East Carolina in the opening round of the Paradise Jam on Friday.

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Ga. Tech survives George Mason with late run

 

Published 5 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead Georgia Tech (No. 19 ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

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Bob Knight speech at fundraiser to benefit Indiana Hall of Fame

 

Published 10 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Former Indiana coach Bob Knight will speak at a Dec. 17 fundraiser in Indianapolis to benefit the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

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No. 4 UNC holds off No. 15 Ohio State's rally

 

Published 22 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals on Thursday night.

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Freshman helps No. 18 Minnesota pull away

 

Published 23 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping Minnesota (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 24 AP) pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.

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Top-ranked Kansas blows out Central Arkansas

 

Published 23 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.

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UK overcomes hot Sam Houston shooting to win

 

Published 24 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 18 rebounds to help Kentucky outlast Sam Houston State 102-92 in the Cancun Challenge.

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Jardine, Johnson power Syracuse rout of Cal

 

Published 24 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Syracuse raced past California 95-73 in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

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NCAA defends secrecy in Memphis docs row

 

Published 26 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

The NCAA is defending the secrecy of its response to the University of Memphis' appeal, saying member schools require confidentiality before a ruling.

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Villanova sinks late 3 to survive George Mason

 

Published 29 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Freshman Isaiah Armwood hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, rallying Villanova past George Mason 69-68 Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

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Williams sparks No. 21 Dayton past Ga. Tech

 

Published 31 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Paul Williams scored seven of his 13 points in the final minute, including a go-ahead 3-pointer, in Dayton's 63-59 win over Georgia Tech in the opening game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Thursday.

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John Thompson, Kay Yow receive Lapchick Character Awards

 

Published 33 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Hall of Famers John Thompson and the late Kay Yow, plus New York City high school coaching legend Jack Curran have received the second annual Lapchick Character Awards.

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Source: Mouphtaou Yarou of Villanova Wildcats leaves Puerto Rico Tip-Off with illness

 

Published 34 hours ago by Dana O'Neil at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Villanova will be without freshman Mouphtaou Yarou for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off because of a viral infection, a source said.

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Freshmen lead No. 3 Texas past W. Carolina

 

Published 46 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Damion James scored 18 points and No. 3 Texas continued to break in its talented group of freshmen with a 73-41 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night.

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Butler's depth does in outmanned Northwestern

 

Published 47 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Shelvin Mack had 15 points, Gordon Hayward added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Butler showed off its depth with a 67-54 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night.

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Memphis won't reveal NCAA response to appeal

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

The University of Memphis is refusing to release the NCAA's response to its appeal of a ruling that vacated the 2007-08 men's basketball season.

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Grand jury brings new charge vs. Rick Pitino accuser

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

A federal grand jury in Louisville has brought a new charge against the woman accused of trying to extort milllions from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino.

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Andy Katz: Patrick Patterson has experienced the lows for Kentucky Wildcats; ready to feel the highs

 

Published 2 days ago by Andy Katz at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Patrick Patterson has dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses, and saw his coach run of town in his short time at Kentucky. This season, he's hoping to experience something positive in Lexington.

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Aldrich, No. 1 Kansas avoid upstart Memphis

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Cole Aldrich had 18 points, 11 rebounds and blocked five shots, helping top-ranked Kansas overcome a sloppy night to hold off Memphis 57-55 in a rematch of the 2008 national championship game Tuesday.

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No. 2 Spartans escape Gonzaga's upset bid

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night.

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Paul's 20 first-half points lift Illini over N. Illinois

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Brandon Paul scored 20 points in the first half, leading Illinois (No. 25 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) to an 80-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

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Warren leads No. 17 Sooners to 1,500th victory

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Willie Warren scored 24 points, Tony Crocker added 13 and No. 17 Oklahoma notched the 1,500th win in the program's history by beating Louisiana-Monroe 72-61 on Tuesday night.

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Dyson keys No. 13 UConn's rally past Hofstra

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Jerome Dyson scored 23 points and Connecticut (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 12 AP) rallied for a 76-67 victory over Hofstra on Tuesday night in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

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Louisville cruises past short-handed Arkansas

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Reginald Delk scored 20 points in a reserve role to double his previous career high and sparked key surges in both halves, helping Louisville open with a 96-66 victory over depleted Arkansas in the Hall of Fame Showcase.

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Missouri guard J.T. Tiller leaves season opener with apparent left leg injury

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Missouri guard J.T. Tiller, the 2009 Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year, left the Tigers' season opener against Tennessee-Martin with an apparent left leg injury.

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Pearl gets 100th win as Vols destroy Asheville

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Scotty Hopson had a career-high 25 points and Tennessee set a school record for points in a game with a 124-49 victory over North Carolina-Asheville.

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Pittsburgh Panthers' Jamie Dixon named USA Basketball coach of year

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.

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Georgetown blows late lead, holds off Temple

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Greg Monroe scored on a driving layup with 6.5 seconds to play, rescuing Georgetown from a lackluster performance to give the Hoyas a 46-45 win over Temple.

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Big West to move postseason tourneys in 2011

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

The Big West is moving its men's and women's conference basketball tournaments to Honda Center starting in 2011.

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Purdue point guard Lewis Jackson out indefinitely after surgery to repair foot injury

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Purdue point guard Lewis Jackson is out indefinitely after surgery Tuesday to repair a foot injury he suffered in practice last week.

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CS Fullerton goes double OT to upset UCLA

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime Monday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Bruins.

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Attorney hoping Minnesota Golden Gophers Royce White's case resolved soon

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

The attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to have the case resolved soon and indicated he may seek a plea bargain.

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This time, Liberty no threat to No. 23 Clemson

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

David Potter scored a career-high 17 points and hit five of Clemson's 10 3-pointers as the No. 22 Tigers routed Liberty 79-39 in a Tuesday matinee.

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Singler's double-double powers Duke to victory

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Kyle Singler had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Duke beat Coastal Carolina 74-49 on Monday night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

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Duquesne Dukes guard Melquan Bolding to miss 4-6 weeks

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Duquesne sophomore guard Melquan Bolding is expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken right wrist.

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Balanced attack leads UConn to win vs. Colgate

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Stanley Robinson scored 18 points leading five Connecticut players in double figures as the Huskies beat Colgate 77-63.

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Williams puts on show in Minnesota's victory

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Rodney Williams had three dunks and a pair of 3s, finishing with 14 points to help Minnesota pull away from Stephen F. Austin in an 82-42 victory.

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Singler's double-double powers Duke to victory

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Kyle Singler had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Duke beat Coastal Carolina 74-49 on Monday night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

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Wall saves Kentucky with game-winner in debut

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

John Wall scored 19 points to lift the Kentucky to a 72-70 win over Miami of Ohio on Monday night.

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Villanova cruises to win against city rival Penn

 

Published 4 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Villanova had no trouble in a 103-65 rout against city rival Pennsylvania on Monday night. >

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Kansas Jayhawks run away with top spot in AP Top 25 poll

 

Published 4 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Kansas is a runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll.

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Northwestern Wildcats' Kevin Coble confirms he'll have season-ending surgery

 

Published 4 days ago by ESPNChicago.com at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Northwestern's Kevin Coble opts for season-ending foot surgery.

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NCAA men's basketball coaches poll remains virtually unchanged

 

Published 4 days ago by HeadlineNews at ESPN.com - College Basketball

One weekend of the 2009-10 NCAA men's basketball season was not enough to affect the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll. The top 12 teams in the rankings, led by No. 1 Kansas, remained as they were in the preseason poll.

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Pondexter's 29 boost Washington to easy win

 

Published 4 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Quincy Pondexter scored 20 of his career-high 29 in the first half, and Washington (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) overwhelmed Portland State 111-55 on Sunday night.

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Northwestern Wildcats lose Kevin Coble, Jeff Ryan for season

 

Published 5 days ago by Andy Katz at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Northwestern coach Bill Carmody said Sunday night senior forward Kevin Coble will miss the 2009-10 season with a foot injury, barring some unforeseen diagnosis Monday afternoon when Coble goes to see another specialist.

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Butler's 26 pace No. 9 W. Virginia in big victory

 

Published 5 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Da'Sean Butler scored 26 points and West Virginia (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) used two second-half runs to pull away to an 83-60 victory over Loyola, Md., on Sunday.

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Kentucky Wildcats' John Wall to debut Monday, play with Eric Bledsoe

 

Published 5 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

John Wall will make his long-awaited debut on Monday when Kentucky (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 4 AP) takes on Miami (Ohio).

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No. 4 UNC holds off pesky Valpo to move to 3-0

 

Published 5 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - College Basketball

Deon Thompson scored 16 of his 20 points after halftime to help North Carolina (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) hold off Valparaiso 88-77 on Sunday.

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