Buzz Spills the Beans by Bill Kintner CONWAY, S.C. – Seated at his desk, Coastal Carolina coach Buzz Peterson is all smiles as he leans back in his chair and reflects on his life as a basketball coach on the lower end of the NCAA Division I basketball world. His […]
Month: January 2007
Defense At MSG Doubleheader
Defense Rules Garden Doubleheader by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – Like defense? If you are a connoisseur of stops, deflections and making the offense earn every precious point, this was your night. The Aeropostale Classic at Madison Square Garden featured a defensive clinic in the nightcap as Duke edged Gonzaga. […]
Notre Dame: Notre Dame’s McAlarney Suspended After Drug Charges
Notre Dame’s McAlarney Suspended After Drug Charges: Notre Dame sophomore guard Kyle McAlarney is suspended indefinitely after a state trooper found marijuana in his car, just hours after scoring 21 points in a win vs. Rider. Coach Mike Brey said the sophomore will continue to practice with the team but […]
Hawaii: Hawaii’s Wallace to Retire
Hawaii’s Wallace to Retire: Hawaii coach Riley Wallace announced he will retire from coaching after this season. After 20 seasons, Wallace is the winningest men’s basketball coach in Hawaii history with a record of 325-256. Wallace leaves the Warriors with 15 winning seasons, three NIT appearances, and three trips to […]
Tennessee: Tennessee Freshman to Transfer for Playing Time
Tennessee Freshman to Transfer for Playing Time: Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl announced that freshman guard Marques Johnson has decided to transfer for more playing time. The point guard only saw playing time in four games this season for the Vols, even with injuries to starter Jordan Howell. Johnson has not […]
Oklahoma: Sooner Out for Season
Sooner Out for Season: Oklahoma freshman forward Keith Clark will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury suffered in the Sooners’ 69-42 victory vs. Southern Methodist. An MRI on the 6-8 freshman reserve showed torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. He will have surgery […]
Georgia Tech: Bad Cheek Forces Peacock to Sit
Bad Cheek Forces Peacock to Sit: Georgia Tech freshman center Zach Peacock will miss tonight’s game vs. Winston-Salem State because of a right cheekbone injury suffered late in Saturday’s game against Saint Francis. His cheekbone was struck by teammate Paco Diaw’s knee when he dove for a loose ball. He […]
North Carolina: Tar Heels Honor Recent Champs
Tar Heels Honor Recent Champs: Sean May, Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants, three critical components of North Carolina’s 2005 championship squad, were honored Sunday afternoon at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game vs. Dayton at the Smith Center. The school hung banners containing their names and jersey numbers in the […]
Louisville: Former Louisville Star Dies
Former Louisville Star Dies: Louisville’s first All-American and all-time leader in rebounds, Charlie Tyra, died at the Franciscan Health Care Center in Louisville, Ky. He had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, according to his son. He was 71. Tyra was the most valuable player in the 1956 National Invitation […]
Texas Tech: New Year, New Record
New Year, New Record: Happy New Years, Bob Knight. You are now the all-time leader in Division I victories. Texas Tech defeated New Mexico 70-68, giving Knight win No. 880. He passes Dean Smith to claim sole possession of the top spot. After the Red Raiders survived the Lobos’ rally, […]
