Former Nevada forward Malik Cooke has decided to play for South Carolina, even if he has to pay his own way as a walk-on this season.

Suspended West Virginia guard Darryl “Truck” Bryant will not face jail time in court cases regarding two minor traffic accidents that occurred during the summer.

Former Kentucky star Edward Davender, who played for the Wildcats from 1984-88, was arrested for selling fraudulent tickets for the upcoming season.

Nebraska sophomore center Christopher Niemann will miss a second consecutive season after sitting out last season while ineligible because he played on a German team with some professional players.

Wright State junior guard Vaughn Duggins was arrested and charged Aug. 28 for operating a vehicle while impaired. He averaged 13.8 points per game in 2007-08.

The NCAA has cleared Indiana freshman guard Maurice Creek to play this upcoming season.

Mississippi State senior center Jarvis Varnado will be fine after he became nauseous during practice and went to the hospital.

Pittsburgh suspended junior forward Gilbert Brown for the fall semester, forcing him to focus on academics.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has decided to let junior guard Joe Mazzulla return to the team from a four-month suspension.

Liberty will expand its sports facilities, including the addition of 3,000 seats in the Vines Center.