Month: April 2008

Oklahoma State: Sutton Era Ends at Oklahoma State

Sutton Era Ends at Oklahoma State: Two years after taking over for his father, Eddie Sutton, Oklahoma State coach Sean Sutton has resigned as the Cowboys’ coach after facing internal criticism from the athletic director and a powerful booster. Sean Sutton had a 39-29 record in Stillwater after taking over […]

Davidson: Stephen Curry to Return to Davidson

Stephen Curry to Return to Davidson: Davidson sophomore Stephen Curry will not parlay his outstanding NCAA Tournament into a pick in the NBA Draft, saying he’s not ready yet. Curry was named the most outstanding player of the Midwest Regional after scoring 33 points against Wisconsin and 25 in Davidson’s […]

Connecticut: Calhoun Alludes to Changes

Calhoun Alludes to Changes: Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said some Huskies might not be welcome back to the team next year, and others would have significantly decreased playing time. He said some players had disappointed him academically and in their behavior off the court. [4/01/08]

Arizona: Olson to Return to Arizona

Olson to Return to Arizona: Lute Olson will return to coach the Arizona Wildcats next year after taking this season off to deal with stress from the divorce of his second wife. Olson said he plans on coaching at least through the end of his contract in 2011, but he […]

Navy: Longtime Navy Coach Dead at 92

Longtime Navy Coach Dead at 92: Ben Carnevale, a Hall of Famer who coached Navy for 20 years and was a longtime head of the U.S. Olympic Basketball committee, has died. He was 92. Carnevale played at New York University and won a national championship in 1935. He served in […]

Stanford: Cardinal to Lose Twin Towers

Cardinal to Lose Twin Towers: Stanford sophomore centers Brook and Robin Lopez will leave the Cardinal for the NBA Draft. The 7-foot twins led Stanford this season to a Sweet 16 appearance, where the Cardinal lost to Texas. Brook Lopez established himself as a dominating force, averaging 19.3 points and […]