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. […]

Former Missouri Player Pleads Guilty: Stefhon Hannah pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of peace disturbance for fighting outside a nightclub. After his misdemeanor assault charge was reduced, Hannah was sentenced to two years unsupervised probation and 20 hours of community service. Hannah broke his jaw during the fight and […]

Almost Winning Pays Off: John Calipari agreed in principle with Memphis to a contract extension that will pay him about $2.5 million a year. The school maintains that the details have not been finalized but that most of the deal is complete. In 2006 and the 2006-07 season, Calipari spoke […]

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 […]

Flannery to Retire: Bucknell head coach Pat Flannery will retire, effective July 1, and take on a new fundraising role in the university’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Flannery served as head coach at his alma mater for 14 seasons and continued his career of winning in central Pennsylvania, […]

Notre Dame Assistant Crosses Over: Former Notre Dame assistant coach Gene Cross was hired as Toledo’s head coach after spending 11 seasons with Notre Dame, DePaul, Virginia and Illinois-Chicago. He is replacing Stan Joplin, who coached the Rockets for 12 seasons. He has his work cut out for him as […]

Titans Find Replacement Coach: Ray McCallum will coach the Detroit Titans after serving as Indiana’s assistant coach for two years and leading Ball State to two NCAA Tournament bids from 1993-2000. He is replacing Perry Watson, who retired with a 258-185 record. [4/16/08]

Hudson Enters Draft: Lester Hudson will make himself eligible for June’s NBA Draft but will not hire an agent so he can return to Tennessee-Martin in case he doesn’t feel the opportunity is right. He has until June 16 to make a final decision on his draft status. Hudson was […]

Duquesne Loses Sophomore Guard: Stephen Wood is leaving Duquesne and transferring to another school after playing in only three games last season. Wood was one of several players who assisted teammates after an on-campus shooting in 2006. Wood and his teammates might have helped others from further injury and helped […]

Rose Breaks His Silence: Memphis freshman point guard Derrick Rose has announced his decision to enter the NBA. He released a statement to the media Tuesday to avoid a news conference because he is shy. Rose is projected to go first or second in the draft after leading the Tigers […]