Gophers have chance for image-building

Lawrence Westbrook (right)

Many eyes will be on the 76 Classic tournament in Anaheim, Calif., where the U can sway the NCAA selection committee by beating a ranked team or two.

Mbakwe's court date pushed back to January

The attorney for Gophers forward Trevor Mbakwe is having trouble lining up witnesses who could support the player's defense on assault charges.

Photo right: Trevor Mbakwe

Maui Invitational final: Gonzaga 61, Cincinnati 59 (OT)

Gonzaga wins Maui title, beats Cincinnati

Robert Sacre scored 14 points and Gonzaga won the Maui Invitational for the first time in three tries, beating Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Cancun Challenge final: No. 5 Kentucky 73, Stanford 65 (OT)

Wall scores 23 to lead Wildcats

Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun Challenge at the Moon Palace Resort.

NIT Season Tip-Off semis: No. 7 Duke 64, Arizona State 53

Scheyer leads Duke over Arizona State

Jon Scheyer had 16 points and six assists, and No. 7 Duke used a 19-3 second-half run to take control of a 64-53 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

Browns QB Quinn backs embattled Weis

Brady Quinn is standing behind his former coach at Notre Dame

Photo right: Charlie Weis

No. 1 Kansas 89, Oakland (Mich.) 59

Morris, Henry lead Jayhawks

Marcus Morris and Xavier Henry each scored 19 points, leading No. 1 Kansas to an 89-59 victory over Oakland, Mich., on Wednesday night that stretched the nation's longest home court winning streak to 44 games.

NIT Season Tip-Off semis: No. 13 UConn 81, LSU 55

Backcourt leads Huskies over Tigers

Jerome Dyson and backcourt mate Kemba Walker each scored 20 points, and No. 13 Connecticut routed previously unbeaten LSU 81-55 on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.