Bulldog Downs: Former Kansas freshman guard Micah Downs may be on his way to Gonzaga, according to rumors circulating in Lawrence. A radio report said the Washington native is returning to his home state to join the Bulldogs, who don’t have an available scholarship for Downs. Although the school would […]

Governor Gives Funds to Expand the Pit: New Mexico’s home court will get a makeover thanks to $15 million that Gov. Bill Richardson promised to provide the school to improve athletic facilities. Of that money, $6 million will go to University Arena, fondly known as the Pit, to expand three […]

Legendary Beaver Dies: Ed Lewis, one of only five Oregon State players to have his number retired, died recently. Lewis, 95, played for the Beavers in the early 1930s and guided the team to the 1933 PCC title during his senior season. The Pac-10 recognized Lewis’ career last year by […]

Davis Says D.J. is Probably Done: Indiana coach Mike Davis said that sophomore forward D.J. White probably won’t play again this season while recovering from a broken foot. White played only five games this season, averaging 9.2 points and six rebounds per game. His loss hurts the Hoosiers in the […]

Aztecs No Longer Support Spain: San Diego State has suspended freshman forward Kyle Spain for conduct detrimental to the team. School officials announced the suspension shortly before the Aztecs’ win against Wyoming Saturday. They did not specify how long the suspension will last. Spain averages 10.2 points and 6.2 rebounds […]

ESPN Goes Bracket Busting: ESPN announced the lineup for its increasingly popular — and important — BracketBusters event. The cable network will air 13 games featuring 26 teams that are tearing up the mid-major conferences this season, including Bucknell, Northern Iowa, Akron, Western Kentucky and Old Dominion. The premier match […]

Hokies Suspend Washington: Before the ACC or NCAA could consider a penalty, Virginia Tech suspended sophomore forward Deron Washington for one game after he apparently tried to kick Duke senior Lee Melchionni while both were fighting for the ball on the court. Washington publicly apologized for his action, adding that […]

Leading Ute Charged With Theft: Utah senior forward Bryant Markson, the team’s leading scorer, has been charged with theft of services because his car was found with a stolen parking permit on it. Markson said he bought the permit from a man who said he was not currently attending the […]

Bad Week for Players Named McCray: For the second time this week, a player named McCray has been kicked off his team. Nebraska sophomore guard Joe McCray will not play in the foreseeable future after coach Barry Collier suspended him indefinitely for violating team rules. Fellow McCray surname holder Chris […]

NCAA Tells Adrien To Take a Seat: Connecticut appealed the one-game suspension of freshman forward Jeff Adrien, but the NCAA upheld the suspension for fighting. Adrien and St. John’s forward Aaron Spears went toe to toe during the Huskies’ win last night, and tempers erupted in the second half. Officials […]