Kansas Volleys to Top Big 12 as Griffin Sidelined
Kansas takes sole lead in the Big 12 behind Tyshawn Taylor career high 26 and Sherron Collins 22 second half points. Cole Aldrich dominates inside with 15 points and 20 rebounds as Oklahoma struggles without Blake Griffin who missed with a concussion. Willie Warren leads Oklahoma with 23 in a 73 68 loss.
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Big Ten teams padding resumes for NCAA bids
Purdue coach Matt Painter aims to keep focus as No. 16 Purdue, Michigan State, and Illinois pursue likely NCAA berths. In the Big 12, Texas Tech faces one-game suspension for coach Pat Knight's conduct while Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan, and Minnesota seek late wins to improve resumes.
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Ohio State coach Thad Matta keeps eye on NBA draft push
OSU hosts Penn State as Thad Matta’s Buckeyes chase a ninth 20 win season under five years, amid a wave of early NBA departures that left the roster seniorless. He values recruiting but won’t chase projects just to keep players.
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Nets stun Sixers with buzzer beater win
Devin Harris drained a dramatic half court shot at the buzzer to lift the New Jersey Nets past the Philadelphia 76ers 98-96, ending a season-high five game skid as referees reviewed the play. Andre Iguodala had briefly given Philadelphia the lead by free throws before Boozer returned from injury. Celtics pound Nuggets in Denver.
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Cavaliers West spark Cavaliers vs Pistons in return
West returned from a Jan. 15 absence and hit five 3-pointers in a strong Cavaliers win over Detroit. He scored 15 points as Cleveland mixed lineups with Pavlovic’s return looming and Szczerbiak praising West’s defense, feel for the game, and team impact. The story notes season-ticket renewals and attendance records.
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