Highlanders Still Searching For First Win by Ray Floriani NEWARK, N.J. – Their first year in Division I caught everyone’s attention. Last season NJIT began their D-I experience by going into Draddy Gym and upsetting Manhattan. They followed up with a home win over Rider, another MAAC, school. Eventually travel, […]
Month: December 2007
Louisville: Pitino Suspends Caracter
Pitino Suspends Caracter: Louisville forward Derrick Caracter has been suspended from the team indefinitely for violating curfew. Caracter has repeatedly clashed with coach Rick Pitino since arriving in Louisville last year. Pitino had wanted to suspend Caracter earlier in the year but listened to requests from his 22nd ranked Cardinals […]
NCAA: Grinell Guard Sets Assists Record
Grinell Guard Sets Assists Record: David Arsenault had 34 assists in Grinell College’s 151-112 over North Central University of Minnesota. The Division III player set the NCAA record, which was previously held by Robert James of Kean University, who had 26 assists in a game. The Division 1 record is […]
Wyoming: Wyoming Forward Out With Foot Injury
Wyoming Forward Out With Foot Injury: Wyoming freshman forward Adam Waddell will miss two to eight weeks with a stress reaction in his left foot. Waddell has played in all six games for the Cowboys and has been averaging four points a game. [12/10/07]
Connecticut: Calhoun Reprimanded by Big East
Calhoun Reprimanded by Big East: After criticizing Big East officials, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun was reprimanded by the conference. Calhoun had been ejected after receiving two technical fouls in UConn’s win over Northeastern. The second technical was called after official Wally Rutecki heard Calhoun use profanity to address his players, […]
Brown Looks Like A Contender
Bears Look Like Potential Ivy Contenders by Phil Kasiecki PROVIDENCE, R.I. – This is a different Brown team taking the court these days. Although a number of players return from last season’s team, there’s plenty that’s different about this team. There is a different feel to this team, with different […]
Jimmy V Classic
Jimmy V Classic Notes by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – The Empire State Building was lit up in blue on this cool December night. Maybe it was for Memphis, which was making its second Garden trip this young season and an annual regular under John Calipari. No, it wasn’t for […]
Arizona: Olson Will Miss Remainder of Season
Olson Will Miss Remainder of Season: Arizona coach Lute Olson will not return to the Wildcats’ sidelines this season. The 73-year-old coach will take off the rest of the year to attend to personal matters, and he has not provided details about those issues. Arizona officials said they support Olson’s […]
Kansas: Rush Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court
Rush Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court: Kansas junior guard Brandon Rush was arrested Thursday for failing to show up in court for traffic violations. He posted bail and must appear in court at a later date. Coach Bill Self said he was disappointed that Rush did not handle […]
WAC: Great Alaska Will Include the WAC for Five Years
Great Alaska Will Include the WAC for Five Years: The Western Athletic Conference will have a representative at the annual Great Alaska Shootout through 2012. The University of Alaska Anchorage signed a five-year agreement with the WAC to include one of its teams in the Thanksgiving weekend basketball tournament. UAA […]
