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Mountain West is climbing Division I ranks

Mountain West is climbing Division I ranks

Co-leaders New Mexico, BYU and UNLV are all on AP's top 25 list; Kentucky's John Wall has competition as top freshman; injury to Michigan...

 

Shannon Ryan's college basketball rankings

Kansas, which has won twice in overtime on the road, holds onto the top spot.

Baffled Bruins continue to get home-schooled

After a 72-58 loss to California, they can't explain their woes at Pauley Pavilion, where they are 9-5 this season.

 
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Women's AP top 25 results for Sunday

How they fared: Connecticut wins 62nd in a row.

USC's Nikola Vucevic takes a hands-on approach and it pays off

USC's Nikola Vucevic takes a hands-on approach and it pays off

Trojans center's strong tip-in with 20.6 seconds to play leads to USC's 54-49 win over Stanford.

Washington State knocks off Arizona from its high perch

Washington State knocks off Arizona from its high perch

Cougars' 78-60 win drops Wildcats from a tie for first place. DeAngelo Casto scores 19 points for the Cougars.

Long Beach State defeats Cal State Northridge

How the Southland basketball teams fared:

Men's AP top 25 results for Saturday

How they fared: No. 7 Georgetown defeats No. 2 Villanova.

Women's AP top 25 results for Saturday

How they fared: No. 15 Baylor's Brittney Griner has second career triple-double as Bears rout Colorado, 76-42.

California guard Patrick Christopher tries to make ALL the numbers count

California guard Patrick Christopher tries to make ALL the numbers count

The senior from Compton averages 16.2 points, seventh in the Pac-10. But on a Cal team with several other scoring options, including fellow guard Jerome Randle, Christopher focuses on playing a well-rounded game.

USC's Marcus Johnson could be zeroing in on an NBA career

USC's Marcus Johnson could be zeroing in on an NBA career

Trojans' senior forward, who wears No. 0 to represent his having started from scratch after transferring from Connecticut, is gaining attention from scouts with his athleticism, defense and signature dunks.

Arizona puts basketball program on probation

Arizona puts basketball program on probation

The university responds to violations by former coach Lute Olson.

Loss to USC was turning point for UCLA

Loss to USC was turning point for UCLA

The 67-46 defeat was the most lopsided to the Trojans since 1945. The Bruins have now won four of their last five games and are in a four-way tie for first place in the Pac-10.

Southland college basketball schedule for Saturday

Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine and Loyola Marymount host conference games; UCLA women play in the Bay Area.

Women's AP top 25 results for Friday

How they fared: No. 21 Georgia Tech edges Maryland, 61-60.

Trojans get a 25-0 run and survive last shot

Trojans get a 25-0 run and survive last shot

Cal's Jerome Randle scores 29 points but misses a tying three-point try at the buzzer.

Bruins have a share of the Pac-10 lead

Bruins have a share of the Pac-10 lead

They defeat Stanford, 77-73.

Washington beats Arizona, 81-75

Washington beats Arizona, 81-75

Arizona State defeats Washington State, 81-70.

UC Santa Barbara completes sweep of Pacific

Cal State Fullerton defeats Long Beach State in overtime.

Men's AP top 25 results for Thursday

How they fared: Purdue defeats Indiana

Women's AP top 25 results for Thursday

How they fared: No. 2 Stanford defeats UCLA, 74-53.

Reeves Nelson is a force to be reckoned with

Reeves Nelson is a force to be reckoned with

Freshman with seven tattoos has already left his mark on opponents, as well as teammates.

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Colorado State rallies to defeat Air Force 51-47

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