Pittsburgh Panthers Return to No 1 in AP Ballot
Pittsburgh rises from fourth to first in the AP college basketball poll after key losses by Connecticut Oklahoma and North Carolina. Pittsburgh (25-2) capped the week with a 76-68 win over No 1 Connecticut and an 80-61 victory vs DePaul. Panthers secure 69 first-place votes. Connecticut, Oklahoma and North Carolina follow.
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Alston fuels Magic revival with speedy guard play
Point guard Rafer Alston’s arrival reenergizes Orlando as the Southeast leader regains swagger and pace. The Magic, rebuilding after Jameer Nelson’s injury, use Alston to restore ballhandling and flow, lifting team confidence that a title run could be possible this season. Dwight Howard and others credit Alston for freeing the rotation and restoring momentum.
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Crabtree at combine plans to run despite foot injury
Texas Tech star Michael Crabtree announced he will run the 40 yard dash at the NFL scouting combine despite a stress fracture in his left foot and deferred surgery to allow a personal workout next month. He said the injury has caused no current pain and aims to prove himself as a top draft pick.
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