With sophomore Lewis Jackson out indefinitely while recovering from foot surgery, freshman Kelsey Barlow will need to orchestrate the Boilermakers’ offense.
Author: Alonso Tacanga
Charlotte: Spears to Miss Tip Off of 49ers’ Season
Shamari Spears is suspended for Charlotte’s season opener against UNC Asheville because of an undisclosed team violation.
Hawaii: Rainbow Warriors to Open Without 7-footer Kurtz
Hawaii will be without 7-foot center Douglas Kurtz for the first six games of the season after the Brazilian was suspended.
Duke: Smith Banned for Two Games
Duke guard Nolan Smith will serve a two-game suspension for playing in a summer game with overseas players and professionals.
Arkansas: Welsh Suspended for Win Against Dillard in Exhibition Game
Arkansas guard Stefan Welsh was suspended for unreleased reasons for the Razorbacks’ first exhibition game of the season.
Minnesota: White Suspended After Mall Madness; Bostick Suspended, Too
Minnesota freshman Royce White faces misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault after police said the forward tried to shoplift a pair of pants. Senior Devron Bostick was suspended for violating team rules.
Minnesota: Forward Must Resolve Felony Charges Before Playing
Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe will not be allowed to play for the Gophers until resolving his court charges for felony aggravated battery.
Kentucky: Gillispie Pleads Guilty to DUI Charges
Calling it a “mistake,” former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie pleaded guilty to DUI charges.
Kansas: Morningstar Receives Probration for DUI Arrest
Kansas guard Brady Morningstar can get his drunken driving charges dismissed if he stays out of trouble for the next year.
Temple: Christmas Faces Gun Charges
Former Temple star Dionte Christmas, cut by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, has been arrested on firearms charges.
