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 […]
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Columbia, New Jersey IT: New NJIT Coach Can Do No Worse Than His Predecessor
New NJIT Coach Can Do No Worse Than His Predecessor: The New Jersey Institute of Technology basketball team went 0-29 last year, the worst record in NCAA history. That should make it easy for new coach Jim Engles to improve the team. Engles has spent the last 18 years as […]
Florida: Florida Forward to Transfer
Florida Forward to Transfer: Jonathan Mitchell, a sophomore forward, is transferring from Florida. Mitchell averaged three points and two rebounds per game for the Gators, playing a little more than 11 minutes a game. Mitchell’s playing time might have been even more limited next year with three highly touted big […]
Kansas State: Beasley Goes Pro
Beasley Goes Pro: Surprising no one, Kansas State freshman forward Michael Beasley is leaving for the NBA, saying the money will help him care for his family. Beasley, a 6-10 forward, averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Wildcats, leading the country in the second statistic. The […]
Sacramento State: Sacramento State Hires Veteran Juco Coach
Sacramento State Hires Veteran Juco Coach: Bryan Katz has been hired as the new coach at Sacramento State. Katz, a Sacramento native and Sacramento State alum, has coached at San Joaquin Delta College for the past 15 years, winning three of the last four conference titles. Sacramento State finished last […]
Tennessee: J.P. Prince Out 2-3 Months
J.P. Prince Out 2-3 Months: Tenessee guard J.P. Prince will miss two to three months after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder. Prince, who averaged eight points and three rebounds per game last season and was voted the SEC’s Sixth Man of the Year, will be ready to practice […]
Duke, Villanova: Duke’s King to Transfer to Villanova
Duke’s King to Transfer to Villanova: Taylor King, who played in every game for the Duke Blue Devils this year, will transfer to Villanova, opting not to take planned visits to Southern California and Gonzaga. King will not be able to play next season according to NCAA rules. King, a […]
LSU: LSU Freshman to Leave for NBA
LSU Freshman to Leave for NBA: LSU freshman forward Anthony Randolph will not play under new coach Trent Johnson and has signed with an agent and will enter the NBA Draft. Randolph, a likely lottery pick, averaged 16 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks per game for the Tigers. Fellow […]
Kansas, Oklahoma State: Winning NCAA Championship Pays Off
Winning NCAA Championship Pays Off: Coach Bill Self led the Kansas Jayhawks to a school record 37 victories in a season and an impressive victory over Memphis to win the NCAA championship, and three days later, he was given an extension to ensure he stays put. Self turned down his […]
Massachusetts, Providence: UMass Coach Not Interested in Providence
UMass Coach Not Interested in Providence: Massachusetts coach Travis Ford will stay with his Minutemen after turning down an offer from Providence. Ford’s decision was influenced by the fan support in New York when they lost in the NIT championship to Ohio State. He led Massachusetts to a 25-11 record […]