Thunderbirds Lose One, Cut One: Southern Utah has lost a key player that were being counted on for contributions for 2006-07. Shooting guard Henry Uhegwu, a second-team All Mid-Continent Conference selection who averaged 16.8 points in conference games has been ruled academically ineligible. Uhegwu, a transfer from Dixie State College, […]

Ducks Say Farewell to Johnson: Oregon head coach Ernie Kent has announced that Ivan Johnson’s scholarship will not be renewed for the 2006-07 season. Johnson, who averaged 7.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16 minutes of action per game in his only season, had been held out of five separate […]

Shields Extended in Little Rock: Arkansas-Little Rock has extended the contract of head coach Steve Shields through 2011. Shields has guided the men’s program to back-to-back Sun Belt Conference East Division championships during his first three years, while being recognized for his tireless work as 2004 Sun Belt Conference Coach […]

Hawkeye Assistant to Head Sioux: Iowa assistant coach Brian Jones has been named the new head coach of D-II North Dakota. This is the first head coaching assignment for Jones, an assistant coach at the University of Iowa the past seven seasons. Jones replaces Rich Glas, who resigned after 18 […]

Seminole Recruit Facing Charges: Florida State recruit Jon Kreft was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Kreft, a 7-0 senior from Coral Springs’ Parkland Douglas High School, was previously suspended this past season for a violation of team rules. During a traffic stop, police arrested […]

Alleged Francis Assailant Claims Innocence: DeAnthony Ford, arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of USC starting point guard Ryan Francis has claimed his innocence. Ford, 19, is being held without bond in Baton Rougue in the May 13 shooting of Francis at an intersection. Francis was […]

Not a Ringing Endorsement: UNC coaching legend Dean Smith has asked a candidate in the North Carolina Supreme Court race to remove a quote from campaign material that implies Smith’s endorsement. Attorney Rachel Lea Hunter is using a quote “As a loyal Democrat to another loyal Democrat. Win Rachel! Win!” […]

Wooden Classic Set: The field for the 12th annual John R. Wooden Classic has been announced. The two-game classic, set for Saturday, December 9th in Anaheim, will feature nine-time Wooden Classic participant UCLA face Texas A&M, while USC will play George Washington. USC has participated in three classics, while both […]

Coaches Return from Kuwait: Several NCAA coaches recently returned from a trip to Kuwait, the second such trip by NCAA coaches and college basketball icons in two years. This year’s roster included Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, Alabama’s Mark Gottfried, South Carolina’s Dave Odom, Charlotte’s Bobby Lutz, Indiana’s Kelvin Sampson, Texas’ […]

Pre-season Tournament Gets Exemption: With the NCAA moving the start of the season to Nov. 10, most pre-season tournaments now really fall during the regular season. But the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will continue to play true pre-season ball. Maryland, Michigan State and Texas will host opening round games of […]