More colleges: NCAA holds line on Pitino

The NCAA is standing by its allegations against the Louisville men’s basketball program and Rick Pitino, saying the coach failed to notice “red flags” in activities by a former staffer who an escort says hired dancers for sex parties with recruits and players. The next step is a hearing before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions, but no date was set in the governing body’s response that was sent to the school. . . .

Florida State point guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Rutgers sophomore guard Corey Sanders are entering the NBA draft. . . .

Virginia guard Darius Thompson is transferring, making him the third player to leave the Cavaliers in two days. One day earlier, guard Marial Shayok and forward Jarred Reuter announced plans to leave.