Dozier Avoids Legal Trouble: The woman who sought a protective order against Memphis junior forward Robert Dozier will not file charges after she said Dozier slapped her in the face in February. The woman, Dozier’s ex-girlfriend, allegedly threatened his current girlfriend, who has filed a protective order against her. [4/21/08]
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Louisville: Clark Will Wait Till Next Year
Clark Will Wait Till Next Year: Louisville forward Earl Clark has decided that the NBA can wait. The junior withdrew from the NBA Draft a week after declaring he would enter the draft. However, he received word from an NBA team representative that he could be a lottery draft pick […]
UCLA: Now Love Is in the Draft
Now Love Is in the Draft: UCLA freshman center Kevin Love will enter the NBA Draft after all. The Los Angeles Times initially reported that Love would enter the draft, but coach Ben Howland and Love denied the report. However, Love reached the decision Thursday to declare for the draft. […]
Kansas: Jayhawks Look to Cash in on Title
Jayhawks Look to Cash in on Title: Fresh off a national championship, a pair of Jayhawks will enter the NBA Draft. Junior guard Brandon Rush is done in Lawrence and will hire an agent while sophomore forward Darrell Arthur will enter the draft without an agent, at least until he […]
Oklahoma State, Massachusetts: Cowboys Select Ford
Cowboys Select Ford: Oklahoma State has hired Massachusetts’ Travis Ford to become the Cowboys’ next coach. Ford comes to Stillwater after leading the Minutemen to the NIT championship game this past season. He compiled a 62-35 record in three seasons with Massachusetts and had the Minutemen competing among the Atlantic […]
Kentucky: Jasper Thinks About Leaving Wildcats
Jasper Thinks About Leaving Wildcats: Coach Billy Gillispie said sophomore guard Derrick Jasper might leave the team to move closer to California because he is homesick. Jasper is one of Kentucky’s few returning guards. He averaged 4.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for the Wildcats. [4/21/08]
Southern Illinois: Salukis Lose Two Reserves
Salukis Lose Two Reserves: Southern Illinois granted forward Jordan Armstrong and guard Brandon Wood permission to continue their basketball careers elsewhere. Armstrong completed three years as a Saluki but still has two years of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2006. Wood played one season and suffered a stress fracture in […]
Gonzaga: Gonzaga Guard Testing NBA Opportunity
Gonzaga Guard Testing NBA Opportunity: Gonzaga junior Jeremy Pargo will test the NBA waters by declaring for the draft and will not hire an agent. Pargo said this will be a great opportunity, and he is looking forward to the pre-draft workouts. He will have until June 16 to make […]
Butler: Butler Coach Gets Extension
Butler Coach Gets Extension: The Bulldogs gave coach Brad Stevens an extension through 2014-15 after he led Butler to a school and league record of 30-4 in his first year. The Bulldogs won the Horizon League regular season and tournament championship while being ranked in the top 25 for most […]
Kansas State: Martin Stays A Wildcat
Martin Stays A Wildcat: Frank Martin became Kansas State’s coach in summer 2007 and now has signed a retroactive five-year contract to keep him with the Wildcats through the 2011-12 season. Martin was only the second rookie coach in school history to lead his team to an NCAA Tournament berth. […]