Family Ties: Here’s a little tidbit offered by the Philadelphia Daily News’ Dick Jerardi that could come in handy the next time you’re stuck in a conversation about which political candidates are stuck on the presidential bubble when you’d rather be discussing the NCAA Tournament bubble. Brown coach Craig Robinson […]

Ex-center Back in Louisville: Former Louisville center Ellis Myles has joined the Cardinals’ staff as an assistant coach and will remain with the team as he rehabilitates from a knee injury. Myles, 25, played with the Cardinals from 2002-05. He was one of coach Rick Pitino’s most reliable players then […]

Duke’s Latest Hero Could Miss Virginia Game: Duke forward David McClure, who hyperextended his left knee in Duke’s 75-61 win vs. Boston College Sunday, is doubtful for the Blue Devils’ match up against Virginia tomorrow night. McClure had an MRI after the game that showed no structural damage to the […]

Idaho State Coach Suspended: Idaho State coach Joe O’Brien has been suspended for one game by the Big Sky Conference for criticizing officials after a loss to Portland State. O’Brien will miss Idaho State’s game against Northern Arizona after violating a rule that prohibits coaches from criticizing officials in public […]

Temple’s Christmas May Get an Unwanted Vacation: Dionte Christmas, the Atlantic 10’s leading scorer, is questionable for Temple’s game Wednesday against Richmond. Christmas was hurt in the final minute of Temple’s loss to Duquesne and required 17 stitches to close a wound between the third and fourth fingers on his […]

Notre Dame Point Guard to Return Next Season: Kyle McAlarney, who has been suspended by the Fighting Irish and was not allowed to attend classes this semester after being arrested for possession of marijuana, will return to Notre Dame this summer to take courses and will rejoin the team next […]

Minor Missed Trip to Athens and His Academic Status Is Unclear: LSU senior guard Tack Minor did not travel with the rest of the Tigers to play Georgia Sunday, and his current status with the university is unclear. Coach John Brady said Minor was left behind to deal with an […]

Arizona Loses Game and Leading Scorer: Arizona’s loss against North Carolina cost them their leading scorer, Marcus Williams, who went down with an apparent ankle injury Saturday. The Wildcat sophomore rolled his right ankle while landing after a jump shot. He was carried off the court and taken to the […]

Oklahoma State Remembers the 10: For the first time since 2001, Jan. 27 fell on a Saturday, and Oklahoma State commemorated the sixth anniversary of a plane crash that killed 10 associates of the Cowboys’ basketball team, including players Daniel Lawson and Nate Fleming, with a home game. The plane […]

Injured Hoof Sidelines Longhorn: Texas freshman forward Matt Hill is out indefinetly with an injured foot. He averages 2.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. The 6-9 forward from Lincoln, Neb., did not play against his hometown team Wednesday as Texas beat Nebraska by one. [1/27/07]