Athlete health

Guard declares for NBA draft after knee injury ended season

Jan. 22, 2019 07:10 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland says he's leaving for the NBA draft after a knee injury ended his freshman season in November. ...

NC State coach unsure when injured PG Johnson will return

Jan. 22, 2019 04:09 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts remains unsure when injured point guard Markell Johnson will return to the 21st-ranked Wolfpack. ...

Colorado guard Daylen Kountz (2) shoots as Utah center Jayce Johnson (34) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Salt lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Barefield scores 22, Allen 21; Utah beats Colorado 78-69

By John Coon Jan. 20, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Florida forward Keith Stone (25) is checked on by a trainer and Florida coach Mike White after going down with a leg injury during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Florida forward Stone out for season with torn knee ligament

Jan. 20, 2019 03:21 PM EST

Oregon guard Will Richardson (0) shoots in front of Arizona forward Ira Lee in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

White scores 16, Oregon holds off Arizona 59-54

By John Marshall Jan. 17, 2019 11:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019, file photo, UCLA interim coach Murry Bartow, right, calls to his team in the closing seconds of regulation against Oregon in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore. UCLA fired coach Steve Alford on New Year’s Eve. Bartow was quickly tabbed as interim coach for the Bruins (10-7, 3-1 Pac-12). They’ve won three out of four games under him. “We had a lot of ups and downs,” UCLA freshman Moses Brown said, “but I think we caught our stride and the sky is the limit for us.” (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

UCLA, USC meet amid rocky seasons for crosstown rivals

By Beth Harris Jan. 17, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) gets past Texas guard Jase Febres (13) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

TCU travels to K-State in key Big 12 matchup

By Luke Meredith Jan. 17, 2019 02:32 AM EST

Creighton's Davion Mintz (1) drives past St. John's Sedee Keita (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ponds scores 22 in return, St. John's beats Creighton 81-66

Jan. 16, 2019 11:09 PM EST

Duke's Tre Jones (3) collides with Syracuse's Frank Howard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Jones was injured on the play and left the court. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 1 Duke loses most irreplaceable player _ guard Tre Jones

By Joedy Mccreary Jan. 15, 2019 12:40 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Syracuse won 95-91. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Duke stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Kentucky, Marquette rise

By Aaron Beard Jan. 14, 2019 10:51 PM EST

Duke's Zion Williamson holds the ball while Syracuse's Tyus Battle, left, and Oshae Brissett (11) reach in during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Syracuse won 95-91. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Syracuse upsets No. 1 Duke 95-91 in OT after Jones' injury

By Joedy Mccreary Jan. 14, 2019 09:41 PM EST

No. 1 Duke loses PG Jones indefinitely with shoulder injury

Jan. 14, 2019 08:31 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm disagrees with a call from one of the officials during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Kansas State won 58-57. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Iowa State laid low by 2-game skid in Big 12 play

By Luke Meredith Jan. 14, 2019 05:21 PM EST

Vanderbilt's Saben Lee (0) shoots under pressure from Kentucky's Reid Travis (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

No. 18 Kentucky fights back again to top Vanderbilt 56-47

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 12, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play to team against Baylor in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Vick 6 3s on birthday for No. 7 Kansas to beat Baylor 73-68

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 12, 2019 06:40 PM EST

Star guard Ponds out with back injury for No. 24 St. John's

Jan. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Star guard Shamorie Ponds is sitting out for No. 24 St. John's against DePaul because of a lower back strain. Ponds, the Big East...