Louisiana-Monroe Petitions NCAA: Louisiana-Monroe has announced that the school will appeal to the NCAA the new rule banning Indian names and imagery. The Louisiana-Monroe Indians are one of 18 schools listed by the NCAA determined to have a mascot that was “hostile or abusive.” Two days ago Florida State won […]

Charges Dropped Against Spartan Recruit: Former San Jose State recruit Lorenzo Keeler had statutory rape charges against him dropped on Tuesday in a Massachusetts court. Keeler, along with four other Winchendon School players, were accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in October of 2004. Charges in the incident were not […]

Lipscomb Lands Auburn Tiger: Former Auburn big man Ryan Daniel has announced that he has left the Tiger program, and has enrolled in classes at Lipscomb. Daniel, a 6-11 sophomore, played in 18 games for Auburn last season, averaging three minute of action per contest. Daniel will practice with the […]

Tip-Off Classic Set: The UMass Minutemen will host the Alabama-Birmingham Blazers in this year’s installment of the Tip-Off Classic, set for November 27th in Springfield, Mass. UAB is coming off a strong season in which they advanced to the second-round of the NCAA Tournament, losing to Arizona. UMass will be […]

Huggins Goes Quietly: A day after Cincinnati told coach Bob Huggins that he must resign or be fired, the school’s most successful coach opted for the former. Huggins walked away from the program where he has won 399 games, collecting what probably will be about $3 million in a buyout […]

Alleyne Has Hernia Surgery: Kentucky junior center Shagari Alleyene had surgery recently to repair a hernia, and he should be ready to practice with the team in mid-October. Alleyne averaged 2.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game last season, in addition to swatting 44 blocks. [8/24/05]

Illegally Fast: Arkansas senior point guard Eric Ferguson, who has started 63 games for the Razorbacks, was arrested because he did not pay a speeding ticket. Coach Stan Heath said he did not plan to issue a severe punishment but said he was disappointed that the senior had not taken […]

Nittany Lion Lands in the Bronx: Former Penn State guard Marlon Smith has transferred to Fordham, near his home in the Bronx, N.Y. Smith did not offer a reason for leaving the Nittany Lions, but he could use better luck at a new school. After finishing the 2003-04 season with […]

Volunteer Reserve in Trouble: Tennessee senior forward Jemere Hendrix was arrested Aug. 13 for marijuana possession and driving without a license. He was released shortly after police booked him. Coach Bruce Pearl said the staff is awaiting a legal resolution before determining possible punishment. Hendrix joined the Volunteers in 2002 […]

Walk-on’s Scholarship Seals Fate of Recruit: Iowa senior forward Justin Wieck, a former walk-on player, will be on scholarship with the Hawkeyes this season, grabbing the 12th and final scholarship. Because Wieck received the final scholarship, freshman recruit Nathan Skinner will not have a scholarship and will not attend Iowa. […]