“Two-in-Four” Upheld: The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday declined to hear an appeal of the NCAA’s so-called “two-in-four” rule. The ruling, made last year by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court, upholds the legality of the NCAA’s rule of allowing D-I schools to participate in certified basketball contests no more than twice […]

Belmont to Honor Alexander: Belmont associate head coach Casey Alexander will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday evening. As a Belmont player, Alexander was a four-year letterwinner on the then-NAIA Bruin squads that had a 119-25 record. Now entering his 11th year as a member […]

Hendrix No Longer a Volunteer, Patterson Suspended: Tennessee senior forward Jemere Hendrix has been dismissed from the university, following an altercation with Tennessee football player Daniel Brooks. Hendrix was on a team probation following his arrest in August for marijuana possession and driving without a license. Brooks, who had been […]

Mountaineers Dismiss Thomas: Appalachian State head coach Houston Fancher has announced that senior forward Derek Thomas has been dismissed from the Mountaineers’ squad for violation of team rules. Thomas averaged 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game over two seasons at Appalachian State. [10/4/05]

Jimmy V Classic Set: The field for the 11th-annual Jimmy V Classic has been set. The two-game event, scheduled for December 6th at New York’s Madison Square Garden, will feature Kansas vs. St. Joseph’s and Michigan State facing Boston College. The event, to air nationally on ESPN, is named in […]

Beale Street Blues: Memphis coach John Calipari has dismissed guard Jeremy Hunt from the Tigers squad for violating team policy. Hunt was suspended indefinitely in September for breaking his hand in an altercation on Memphis’ Beale Street. Previously, he had been charged with domestic assault in January of 2005 against […]

Bearcats Add Two To Roster: Cincinnati interim head coach Andy Kennedy has announced that Branden Miller and Pat Watt have been added to the Bearcat program as walk-ons. Miller, a 6-4 freshman forward, averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game last season as a senior at Cincinnati’s Indian Hill […]

Another Boilermaker Arrested: Purdue head coach Matt Painter has disciplined Boston College transfer Gordon Watt following his arrest last week on suspicion of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Watt, a redshirt sophomore swingman, was arrested outside Lafayette’s Cajun Connection restaurant after causing a commotion. Watt is sitting out this season […]

Madness In Lexington: Kentucky has sold-out Rupp arena for the school’s Big Blue Madness on October 14th. 23,000 tickets were distributed, and 20,000 were claimed in 35 minutes over this past weekend. The NCAA moved the start of practice from 12:01 a.m. back to 9:00 p.m. to be more fan-friendly. […]

Flames Promote Martin: Liberty University head coach Randy Dunton has announced the promotion of Chuck Martin to the position of Associate Head Coach. Martin, who has been on the Liberty staff for four seasons, previously was a noted head coach of high schools in Alaska, garnering a 283-89 record in […]