Coffman Leaves Red Raiders: Texas Tech junior guard Drew Coffman has decided to quit the team because he said he is not helping the team and does not want to play basketball anymore. He played 11 games this season, averaging 4.3 points and 2.5 assists in 14.8 minutes per game. […]
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Akron: Akron’s Latest Marketing Ruse a Hit
Akron’s Latest Marketing Ruse a Hit: When you’re the Akron Zips and a kangaroo named Zippy is your mascot, you need a creative marketing team to instill respect — nevermind intimidation — in your athletic programs. But Akron has struck a well of success with a new slogan — Fear […]
LSU: Minor’s Major Injury Ends His Season
Minor’s Major Injury Ends His Season: LSU junior point guard Tack Minor will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from a torn MCL in his left knee. Minor injured the knee in the Tigers’ 75-72 loss against Cincinnati in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic last week. An […]
Akron: Bubba Bounces out of Akron
Bubba Bounces out of Akron: Akron sophomore guard Bubba Walther has decided to leave the Zips to seek opportunities at another program. Walther was averaging 8.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game this season. For a sophomore on an experienced team, his 18 minutes per game seems reasonable. […]
Clemson: Tiger Starter Done for Season
Tiger Starter Done for Season: Sophomore forward James Mays, Clemson’s leading rebounder, will miss the remainder of the season because he is academically ineligible. He has started all nine games for the Tigers and is a budding star, averaging 9.2 points and 7.6 rebounds for a Tigers team that has […]
New Mexico: New Mexico’s Box Out
New Mexico’s Box Out: New Mexico junior forward Joel Box has opted not to return to the team after the holiday break. A JuCo transfer, Box figured to be a starter at the beginning of the season, but he has only played a few minutes per game. He is averaging […]
Brown: Ruscoe Hopes to Return Soon
Ruscoe Hopes to Return Soon: Brown senior forward Luke Ruscoe missed his second straight game on Wednesday. The Bears’ second-leading scorer (9.9 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.5 rpg), Ruscoe was a game-time decision with a high ankle sprain and hopes to return in the Bears’ next game, a road date […]
George Washington: Colonials Add Depth Mid-Season
Colonials Add Depth Mid-Season: Already off to a strong start at 8-0, George Washington gained some depth when the Colonials received notice that LSU transfer Regis Koundjia is eligible to play after satisfying academic requirements. Koundjia started 20 games as a freshman at LSU, but he left the school in […]
St. John’s: No Showtime in Holiday Fest
No Showtime in Holiday Fest: Daryll “Showtime” Hill will miss the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden today and tomorrow. The St. John’s junior guard is the Red Storm’s leading scorer and most exciting playmaker. But a nagging knee injury has slowed Hill. He first suffered the injury in November […]
Cincinnati: Shoulder Injury May Sideline McGowan
Shoulder Injury May Sideline McGowan: Cincinnati junior forward Cedric McGowan might miss tomorrow night’s game against Miami, Ohio, because of a shoulder injury. McGowan dislocated his left shoulder while fighting for a rebound against LSU Friday. The injury limits McGowan’s mobility right now, and the team will make a game-time […]