SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner had 23 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 83-66 victory over Green Bay on Saturday night.

Turner went 9 of 15 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Gauchos (7-3). Kenny Pohto scored 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Jason Fontenet II had 13 rebounds to go with nine points.

The Phoenix (2-10) were led by Jeremiah Johnson with 18 points and nine rebounds. Preston Ruedinger added 13 points and seven rebounds while Iron Mountain graduate Foster Wonders pitched in five points, two rebounds and an assist. The loss was the Phoenix’s seventh in a row.

POPOVICH IS READY TO RETURN

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed his gratitude and his desire to return to the bench in his first public statement since suffering a stroke last month.

Popovich suffered what the Spurs said was a mild stroke 2 1/2 hours prior to the team’s home game against Minnesota on Nov. 2. Arena and team officials responded to the medical episode immediately and transported him to a nearby hospital. Popovich is expected to make a full recovery, but there is no timetable for his return as San Antonio’s coach. Longtime Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson has served as acting coach in Popovich’s absence.

MAHOMES HAS HIGH-ANKLE SPRAIN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain and his status for this week’s game against Houston remains in question, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce any updates. The testing confirmed what the Chiefs had initially expected.

They did not have any usual availability Monday, but are scheduled to resume practice Tuesday ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Texans. Mahomes was hurt late in the Chiefs’ win over Cleveland on Sunday. Carson Wentz finished the game.

NORFOLK STATE INTERVIEWS VICK

By The Associated Press

Norfolk State has reportedly interviewed former NFL sensation Michael Vick to be its next head football coach.

The Virginian-Pilot reported Monday that the 44-year-old Vick, who served 18 months in prison for dog fighting while in the prime of his career, told the newspaper he has spoken with the university’s president and athletic director about the position and expects resolution “soon.”

Norfolk State fired coach Dawson Odums in November after a 4-8 season.

In Vick, the Spartans would get a coach without experience, but one who redefined the quarterback position at Virginia Tech.