Former U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School assistant coach Capt. Tom Bellairs will join the staff of Air Force head coach Jeff Reynolds as an assistant.
Month: July 2009
Marist: University Sues Former Coach for Breach of Contract
Marist officials have filed a lawsuit against former coach Matt Brady, now James Madison’s coach, for breach of contract related to the recruitment of former Marist players.
East Tennessee State: Coy Dies in Car Crash
East Tennessee State rising sophomore Seth Coy died July 29 in a car crash in Kentucky when his car hydroplaned and flipped.
Atlantic 10: New Logo for New Tournament Format
The Atlantic 10 has unveiled a new logo for the conference’s tournament, which will run from March 12-14 in 2010.
California Mandates Part-Time Coaches
California officials and an employees union accepted a proposal to institute furloughs for all public university faculty and staff members to help close the state’s $584 million deficit.
NCAA Joins Lawsuit to Block Sports Gambling in Delaware
Delaware hopes to start offering single-game sports betting in September with the start of the NFL season. Despite a legal loophole that allows some sports betting, the NCAA objects to Delaware’s plan because the state never offered single-game sports betting and is basically starting a new betting product.
Memphis: Former PG Burks Shot in Stomach
Former Memphis Tigers point guard Antonio Burks was shot in the stomach during a robbery July 20.
St. John’s: Mason Jr. Cleared to Return for Fifth Season
According to a St. John’s release, swingman Anthony Mason Jr. has been granted a medical hardship by the Big East Conference and will be part of the team during the 2009-10 season, his fifth and last with the Red Storm.
Memphis: Prize Recruit Skips College for Foreign Pros
Memphis recruit Latavious Williams has de-committed from the Tigers to pursue professional opportunities in another country.
West Coast: Success in Vegas Makes Everyone Want to Come Back
The West Coast Conference men’s and women’s basketball championships will keep their location of the Orleans Arena through 2012.