Willemsen Joins Golden Eagles’ Staff: Tennessee Tech has named Russ Willemsen as their Director of Basketball Operations. The native of Rushville, N.Y. had been an assistant coach at Lee University in the NAIA, where he received his bachelors degree in 2004. [7/13/05]

Whittenburg Receives Extension: Fordham head coach Dereck Whittenburg will be at the school a little longer, as he and the school have agreed on a contract extension running until 2010. The second-year coach led a team with just four returning scholarship players and five true freshmen to a 13-16 record […]

Tide Rolls Through Coleman Coliseum: Alabama has started renovations on 37-year old Coleman Coliseum, hoping to have the arena updated in time for the Tide’s November 15th home opener. The $26 million improvement project will makeover all aspects of the arena, from restrooms to locker rooms, and the obstructed-view area […]

Bulldogs Head to Puerto Rico: Mississippi State has announced that they have accepted an invitation to play in the San Juan Shootout. The event will be held December 19th-21st in Carolina, PR at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum, home of host team UPR-Mayaguez. Filling out the bracket is Clemson, Holy Cross, […]

NCAA Fights Court Order: The NCAA has appealed an Ohio court’s decision to open records in the Ohio State basketball program investigation. The NCAA, classifying its information as “highly sensitive” and involving “high-profile witnesses,” filed the appeal with the Ohio Court of Claims. The court deemed the documentation as necessary […]

Welch Has Foot Surgery: Air Force senior starting forward Nick Welch had successful surgery on his left foot Tuesday. Welch, who broke a bone in his foot during a pickup basketball game at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, is expected to make a full recovery will before the team’s […]

Butler Departs Temple: Temple officials have announced that 7-1 center Keith Butler has withdrawn from the university. Butler, a three-year starter, averaged 4.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season. The school did not provide a reason was given for his departure. The Massachusetts native has one year of […]

Delta Devils Go Green: Mississippi Valley State has named James Green as successor to former head coach Lafayette Stribling. Green had served as the head coach at Southern Mississippi for eight seasons, compiling a 123-109 overall record, and twice led the Golden Eagles to the NIT. He was the 1999-2000 […]

Burgess Joins the Panthers: High Point head coach Bart Lundy has announced the hiring of Don Burgess as an assistant on his Panther coaching staff. Burgess comes to High Point after three seasons as an assistant at VMI. Prior to that, Burgess was an assistant at Coastal Carolina, Central Florida, […]

Skerry Joins the Rams: Rhode Island head coach Jim Baron has announced the hiring of Pat Skerry as an assistant on the Rams’ coaching staff. Skerry, who was an assistant at College of Charleston the past two seasons, comes to Kingston with experience from William & Mary, Northeastern, as well […]