Monson Resigns: Minnesota coach Dan Monson announced in a press conference today that he has resigned. Assistant coach Jim Molinari will become the team’s interim coach. The Gophers have lost five of their first seven games this season. Monson has compiled a 118-106 record in seven-plus seasons, but he has […]

ACC/Big Ten Challenge Redux: Freshman Greivis Vasquez and teammate Mike Jones combined to score 36 points to lead Maryland in a 72-66 victory at Illinois, ending the Illini’s 51-game streak at home against non-conference opponents. Both teams had entered the game with identical 7-0 records. In Wisconsin, the Badgers handled […]

Florida’s Brewer Out With Mono: The Florida Gators were without starting forward Corey Brewer Nov. 28 against Southern because he is sick with mononucleosis. Brewer is averaging 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game so far this season but will be unable to play for several games. Sophomore Walter Hodge […]

Miami Coach Loses Nephew in Shooting: Miami coach Frank Haith’s nephew Sean Bell was shot and killed by an undercover police officer in Queens, N.Y., Nov. 24. Haith found out the following morning but did not disclose his relationship with Bell to anyone until after the team’s game against Lafayette. […]

Oliver to Replace Appleby in Washington Starting Lineup: Washington coach Lorenzo Romar announced that freshman Adrian Oliver will be replacing junior Ryan Appleby at the shooting guard position in the Huskies’ starting lineup. Oliver, a highly regarded player from Modesto, Calif., is known for his defensive ability and versatility. He […]

Auburn’s Dollard to Return from Suspension: Auburn forward Josh Dollard will return from his nine-and-a-half month suspension in time for the Tigers’ contest against Nicholls State. The 6-7 forward showed promise last season when he averaged 9.1 points per game, including a 29-point outburst against Jacksonville State, before breaking an […]

Ole Miss Star Cleared to Practice: Mississippi’s All-SEC center Dwayne Curtis returned to practice Nov. 27 for the first time since breaking his foot in the pre-season. The 6-8 junior averaged 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season for the Rebels and will bring a much-needed inside presence […]

Gators’ Luck Runs Out in Vegas: Kansas knocked off No. 1 Florida 82-80 in the championship of the Las Vegas Invitational — a possible national championship preview. The Jayhawks held off the Gators, whose 17-game winning streak came to an end as Kansas overcame a dogged rally by the defending […]

Atlantic 10 Rips Martelli After Martelli Rips Officials: The Atlantic 10 rep-rimanded Saint Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli after he made disparaging comments about officials following St. Joe’s loss to Penn State Saturday. Official Mike Sanzere “chose to become involved in the outcome of the game…. We got cheated in the […]

Ohio State Basketball Joins Football Team at the Top: For a school whose nickname is a type of nut, Ohio State is really good at sports. The Ohio State Buckeyes ascended to No. 1 today in the new USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ poll. The basketball version of the Buckeyes have matched […]