Former Bruin Ed O’Bannon is filing a suit against the NCAA because he feels the entity illegally forces athletes to sign away their rights to the commercial use of their images in video games and DVDs, among other things.

Niagara coach Joe Mihalich’s contract has been extended, according to a university release. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed.

Highly regarded recruit Josh Selby announced his commitment break on his Facebook page. Selby’s mother said the 6-1 point guard might still end up with the Vols, but he’s considering other options.

Providence coach Keno Davis, the 2008 National Coach of the Year, has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Friars through 2015-16.

Following graduation at Alabama and an NCAA waiver, center Yamene Coleman will play his final season at Troy. He averaged four points and rebounds per game last season.

Kentucky will be looking for lawyers licensed to practice in Texas to help it battle former coach Billy Gillispie’s $6 million lawsuit.

Former Pacific-10 commissioner Wiles Hallock, who oversaw the league from 1971-83, died at his home Monday. He was 91.

Senior shooting guard Jermaine Dixon, the only returning starter for a Pittsburgh team that went 31-5 and made it into the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight last season, could be sidelined for eight weeks.

If someone dunks on LeBron James and King James’ No. 1 corporate sponsor confiscates all video evidence, does anyone hear about it? Oh yes, much to Nike’s chagrin.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will continue to lead Team USA as it prepares for the World Championship in Turkey in 2010 and then the 2012 Olympics in London. He will going for his second consecutive gold medal at the Olympics.