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Richardson tops school assists mark, No. 22 ASU women win

February 16, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Reili Richardson scored 17 points and became Arizona State's all-time assists leader as the No. 22 Sun Devils held off Washington 72-68 on Sunday.Richardson's record-breaking assist came on a layup by Ja'tavia Tapley with just over...

Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim.It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend.Bridges scored 20 points and took MVP honors,...

Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 14, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual.The voters really didn’t need more this year.Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — 48 All-Star nods between them — headlined the class...

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 11, 2020

Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.Bryant always was a lock to be a first-ballot pick. Fellow first-time...

No. 1 South Carolina women extend streak, roll past Georgia

By CHARLES ODUM | January 26, 2020

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tyasha Harris is realizing the value of her scoring even as she has claimed a new title as South Carolina's career assists leader.Harris scored 13 points and added seven assists and No. 1 South Carolina rode an overwhelming opening...