Hall of Famer Paul Arizin Dies: Paul Arizin, one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players, who led the Philadelphia Warriors to the 1956 NBA championship, died in his sleep at his Philadelphia home Tuesday night. He was 78. Nicknamed “Pitchin’ Paul,” the former Villanova Wildcat had a sensational 10-year run […]

Alabama Center Davidson Back with Crimson Tide: Senior center Jermareo Davidson rejoined the Alabama basketball team five days after withdrawing from fall semester classes under an NCAA and SEC rule. The rule allows an athlete to withdraw from classes under tragic circumstances. Davidson’s girlfriend died Nov. 12 in an automobile […]

Oklahoma Shapes Up After Recruiting Violations: The Sooners have implemented ways to prevent NCAA violations when recruiting players after former coach Kelvin Sampson and his assistants made 577 improper phone calls to potential players. The changes include checks on telephone logs, a new rules manual and a new computer system […]

Former Bearcat Killed in Home Invasion: While breaking into a home in Springfield, Ohio, former Cincinnati guard Jonathon Carson was shot and killed by one of the homeowners. Carson was a standout at South High School in Springfield before playing 17 games for Cincinnati during the 1997-98 season. Carson was […]

Walker Follows Monson Out the Door: A small controversy has broken out in Minnesota’s camp involving former Gopher basketball coaches Dan Monson and Bill Walker and new interim head coach Jim Molinari. Molinari fired Walker, Monson’s close friend and top assistant, a week after the school forced out Monson. That […]

Utah Coach Scolded After Lambasting Officials: Utah coach Ray Giacoletti was reproached by the Mountain West Conference for his criticism of officials after an 85-84 loss to Rhode Island. Giacoletti was upset about a last second non-call when the Utes’ Luke Nevill attempted to tip in a potentially game-winning shot. […]

Gators’ Brewer Beats Mono: Florida received good news that team doctors have cleared forward Corey Brewer to play in Sunday night’s game against Florida A&M. The 6-9 forward missed three games for the Gators with mononucleosis but has bounced back quickly. Brewer is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists per […]

Michigan State Loses Joseph to Foot Injury: Michigan State guard Maurice Joseph is expected to miss three to four weeks with a stress reaction in his right foot. The Spartans are already deep into their bench, with Joseph starting two games for Raymar Morgan, who’s out with a stress reaction […]

Joint Scholars Not Welcome in Krzyzewskiville: The Duke student government ruled to ban Roberstson scholars from camping out for tickets in Duke’s student section after certain students wore Tar Heels gear at the Duke vs. North Carolina game last season. Robertson scholars can take classes at both UNC and Duke […]