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Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga insists he still loves the University of Miami, still loves the game of basketball, still loves mentoring players, still loves coaching. He doesn't love what college basketball has become. And with that, he's leaving. The...
Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game
HONOLULU (AP) — Brice Williams scored 11 of his 25 points in the final six minutes and Nebraska closed on a 6-0 run to beat Oregon State 78-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic. Nebraska (10-2) claimed its first tournament title since the San...
Nemeiksa blocks 3-pointer at the buzzer and Hawaii beats Oakland in overtime at Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — Gytis Nemeiksa scored 25 points and he blocked a 3-point shot on the last possession of overtime to help Hawaii defeat Oakland 73-70 on Wednesday in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic. Nemeiksa also had 11 rebounds for the Rainbow Warriors (8-4). Harry...
Brzovic scores 32, Charleston downs Charlotte 84-81 to take 5th at the Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — Ante Brzovic scored 32 points as Charleston beat Charlotte 84-81 on Wednesday for fifth place at the Diamond Head Classic. Brzovic also contributed 14 rebounds for the Cougars (10-3). AJ Smith shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and...
Murray State beats Loyola Chicago 71-68 for 7th place at the Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — KyeRon Lindsay and Terence Harcum each scored 16 points as Murray State beat Loyola Chicago 71-68 on Wednesday for seventh place at the Diamond Head Classic. Lindsay also had five rebounds and four steals for the Racers (7-6). Harcum went 5 of 10 from the floor,...
Mukeba and Oakland host Hawaii
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-8, 1-2 Horizon League) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-4, 0-1 Big West) Honolulu; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rainbow Warriors -3; over/under is 133 BOTTOM LINE: Oakland visits Hawaii after Allen David...
Nebraska takes on Oregon State
Oregon State Beavers (10-2) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) Honolulu; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cornhuskers -4.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State and Nebraska meet at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in...
Charlotte 49ers and the Charleston (SC) Cougars square off in Honolulu, Hawaii
Charleston (SC) Cougars (9-3) vs. Charlotte 49ers (7-5) Honolulu; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -6; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte takes on Charleston (SC) at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii....
Murray State Racers play the Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-3) vs. Murray State Racers (6-6, 1-1 MVC) Honolulu; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ramblers -1.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Murray State plays Loyola Chicago in Honolulu, Hawaii. The...
AP men's player of the week: Johni Broome remains dominant for No. 2 Auburn in Purdue romp
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 7 of the season: Johni Broome, Auburn The 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and preseason Associated Press All-American is making a habit of this. This is the second straight...
