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BKC–T25-ST JOHN’S-XAVIER
CINCINNATI — Sixth-ranked Xavier (19-2, 7-2 Big East) tries for its fourth straight win when it hosts St. John’s (7-15, 0-9), which has dropped its last 12 games, the second-longest active losing streak in Division I. By Joe Kay.
BKN–CAVALIERS-HORNETS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James and the Cavaliers will take on Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets.
FBC–SIGNING DAY-OHIO STATE
COLUMBUS — Sticking to a plan that has worked since he took over at Ohio State, coach Urban Meyer reloaded the Buckeyes roster with top recruits Wednesday. SENT: 400 words.
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— FBC–SIGNING DAY-BIG TEN. SENT: 700 words, photos.
BKH–PREP NOTEBOOK
COLUMBUS — The Gorham Fayette girls basketball team set a standard against Pioneer North Central on Thursday when it posted a shutout in the third quarter en route to 61-14 win. So what did the Fayette boys do the next night against North Central? The same thing when Fayette outscored the Eagles 16-0 in the third quarter during a 53-20 victory. By Craig Merz. SENT: 480 words.
