McNamara Jammin’ on the Cheap: Former Syracuse standout Gerry McNamara has returned to the United States. Rather than going back to the snowy confines of Syracuse, he’ll be heading to a much warmer spot because he signed with the NBDL’s Bakersfield Jam. He gave up a $200,000 salary with a […]
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USC: USC’s Pruitt May Soon Be Eligible to Play
USC’s Pruitt May Soon Be Eligible to Play: Gabe Pruitt’s professors told him that he passed all his classes, and once his grades are posted, which could have happened as early as yesterday, he should be eligible to play. However, USC’s NCAA compliance officer wants to make sure that the […]
NCAA: White Men Run the NCAA
White Men Run the NCAA: According to a study by the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports, white men still dominate most leadership position in the NCAA, and women and minorities are making slow progress. All 36 Division I conference commissioners are white, not counting […]
Florida: As Brewer Returns, Horford Exits
As Brewer Returns, Horford Exits: Florida, which only recently got Corey Brewer back from a bout with mononucleosis, may now have lost Al Horford. Horford wore a protective boot yesterday and did not practice. The team expects to receive results from today’s re-evaluation soon. The Gators face Florida A&M Sunday, […]
Duke, North Carolina: Joint Scholars Not Welcome in Krzyzewskiville
Joint Scholars Not Welcome in Krzyzewskiville: The Duke student government ruled to ban Roberstson scholars from camping out for tickets in Duke’s student section after certain students wore Tar Heels gear at the Duke vs. North Carolina game last season. Robertson scholars can take classes at both UNC and Duke […]
Michigan State: Michigan State Loses Joseph to Foot Injury
Michigan State Loses Joseph to Foot Injury: Michigan State guard Maurice Joseph is expected to miss three to four weeks with a stress reaction in his right foot. The Spartans are already deep into their bench, with Joseph starting two games for Raymar Morgan, who’s out with a stress reaction […]
Florida: Gators’ Brewer Beats Mono
Gators’ Brewer Beats Mono: Florida received good news that team doctors have cleared forward Corey Brewer to play in Sunday night’s game against Florida A&M. The 6-9 forward missed three games for the Gators with mononucleosis but has bounced back quickly. Brewer is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists per […]
Utah: Utah Coach Scolded After Lambasting Officials
Utah Coach Scolded After Lambasting Officials: Utah coach Ray Giacoletti was reproached by the Mountain West Conference for his criticism of officials after an 85-84 loss to Rhode Island. Giacoletti was upset about a last second non-call when the Utes’ Luke Nevill attempted to tip in a potentially game-winning shot. […]
Minnesota: Walker Follows Monson Out the Door
Walker Follows Monson Out the Door: A small controversy has broken out in Minnesota’s camp involving former Gopher basketball coaches Dan Monson and Bill Walker and new interim head coach Jim Molinari. Molinari fired Walker, Monson’s close friend and top assistant, a week after the school forced out Monson. That […]
NEC: NEC Supervisor Has Apparent Heart Attack in Stands
NEC Supervisor Has Apparent Heart Attack in Stands: The Northeast Conference’s supervisor of officials had an apparent heart attack in the stands during the final minutes of Wagner’s 72-60 victory vs. Robert Morris. Edgar Cartotto was administered CPR by two New York court officers, according to conference officials. The 18-year […]