After undergoing surgery in early June to stop internal bleeding, BYU coach Dave Rose received word from doctors that he has pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor cancer.
Month: June 2009
NBA Beckons for Some; Others Choose Another Year in College
The deadline has passed for players to decide whether they want to remain in the NBA Draft or return to school. Check out a list of some of the players who recently announced their decisions.
Hot Team Takes Home Rumble in the Bronx Title
We look back at the Rumble in the Bronx, annually the best travel team tournament in June. The winning team has spent a little time in the winner’s circle recently.
Colorado State: Rams Add Former Gopher
Colorado State coach Tim Miles announced that the Rams have added forward Travis Busch to their roster. Busch graduated from Minnesota in May but has one remaining year of eligibility.
Duke: Czyz Out a Month After Knee Surgery
Duke freshman forward Olek Czyz will need four weeks of rehab after having surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right knee. Czyz averaged 0.6 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.
Connecticut: Calhoun Breaks Five Ribs During Bike Ride
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun fell while riding in the Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride Saturday, breaking five ribs, then collapsed after completing the race. Calhoun hit a pothole and fell about 35 miles into the ride.
Louisville: Accused Pitino Extortionist Says She Was Set Up
Karen Cunagin Sypher, a woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino, said was “set up” and will “prove my innocence,” although she fears that a fair trial will be difficult because of Pitino’s rock star status among Louisville residents.
Oklahoma State: Sutton Honored in Kansas
Eddie Sutton will get his due and be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 4. Sutton is a native of Bucklin, Kan.
Illinois: Williams, Former Big Ten POY, Arrested on Drug Charges
Former Illinois star Frank Williams and his brother were arrested June 10 after police found 78 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and a .40 caliber handgun.
Fairleigh Dickinson: Vetrone Promoted to Head Coach
The Knights have named Greg Vetrone as their interim coach. Vetrone replaces 26-year Knights’ legend Tom Green.