college basketball

Chris Duhon named Illinois State assistant coach

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) Former Chicago Bulls point guard Chris Duhon has joined the staff of Illinois State University as an assistant coach.

South Carolina’s Martin understands Bowen’s choice to leave

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina’s Frank Martin understood all along he might never get to coach Brian Bowen in a game and is just happy the 6-foot-7 forward whose name is part of the federal corruption case in college basketball had the chance to spend a few months with the Gamecocks.

Iowa State adds James Kane as an assistant coach

AMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State coach Steve Prohm has added James Kane to his staff as an assistant.

Hardaway: Former NBA coach Sam Mitchell joins Memphis’ staff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Penny Hardaway has finalized his coaching staff at Memphis by hiring veteran NBA coach Sam Mitchell.

New coach Penny Hardaway already having impact on Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) League championships, the NCAA Tournament and another Final Four berth all accomplished by teams with a healthy dose of local talent – before sellout crowds.

Alabama establishes scholarship in memory of C.M. Newton

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama has established a basketball scholarship in honor of the late C.M. Newton.

Tennessee signs incoming freshman forward D.J. Burns

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has added incoming freshman forward D.J. Burns to its veteran-laden roster.

App State gives basketball coach Fox 2-year extension

BOONE, N.C. (AP) Appalachian State has given basketball coach Jim Fox a two-year contract extension.

South Carolina coach Martin's son to play at USC Upstate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Expect South Carolina coach Frank Martin to pay more attention to USC Upstate this fall.

New Virginia AD Williams taking football-first approach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Carla Williams wasted no time getting to work as Virginia’s athletic director.

AP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons’ opening

DETROIT (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Michigan’s John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons’ coaching vacancy.

Arizona has plenty of offseason work after tumultuous season

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona went through one of the program’s most tumultuous seasons in 2017-18.

Seton Hall says center Ike Obiagu transferring from Florida

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) Seton Hall is getting a shot-blocking center for its basketball team.

Syracuse guard Tyus Battle withdraws name from NBA draft

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse guard Tyus Battle has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior year.

Iowa F Cook tp withdraw from NBA Draft, return to Hawkeyes

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season.

Stanford's Reid Travis pulls out of draft and will transfer

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) Stanford forward Reid Travis has pulled out of the NBA draft and will transfer for his final year of eligibility.

Cougars leading scorer Franks returning for senior year

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State leading scorer Robert Franks has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.

Draft decisions to have huge impact on 2018-19 hoops season

PHOENIX (AP) The deadline for college players to withdraw from the NBA draft has a widespread impact, from the individuals involved to their families to the teams who may select them in June.

Villanova's Spellman stays in NBA draft after title run

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Big East freshman of the year Omari Spellman is staying in the NBA draft after helping Villanova win the national championship.

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands to forgo NBA draft, return to school

LOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA guard Jaylen Hands has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore season.

Azubuike withdraws from draft, set for junior year at Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike withdrew his name from the NBA draft on Wednesday, choosing to return for his junior season after participating in the combine.

Florida's leading scorer Hudson returning for senior season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer last season, will return to school for his senior year.

Schofield returning to Tennessee after testing NBA draft

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Admiral Schofield is pulling his name out of the NBA draft and returning to Tennessee for his senior season.

Maryland forward Fernando to return for sophomore season

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland forward Bruno Fernando has decided to return for his sophomore season after testing his viability in the NBA draft.

NC State's Torin Dorn to return to school for senior season

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Torin Dorn says he’s coming back to North Carolina State for his senior year.

Hurricanes' Huell to skip draft and return for junior season

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell has pulled out of the NBA draft and will return to school for his junior season.

K-State signs Weber extends Weber through 2022-23 season

Bruce Weber might be at Kansas State forever the way things are going.

NCAA grants Florida State's Cofer extra year of eligibility

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) The NCAA has granted Florida State forward Phil Cofer’s request for another year of eligibility.

Tubby Smith hires son GG as assistant coach at High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) New High Point coach Tubby Smith has hired his son G.G. as his associate head coach.

UNC's Maye returning for final year after testing NBA waters

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina’s Luke Maye is withdrawing from the NBA draft to return for his senior season.