Crean Would Have to Pay $3M to Leave Indiana: Tom Crean would owe Indiana $3 million if he resigned in the first three years of his eight-year contract, followed by $2 million in the fourth and fifth year, and $1 million in the sixth. Crean’s contract is worth $18 million, […]
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San Francisco: Former San Fransisco Coach Sues University
Former San Fransisco Coach Sues University: Jesse Evans has sued the University of San Fransisco for wrongful termination. The coach was fired last month after being forced to take a leave of absence in December. Eddie Sutton took over as coach of the Dons and won his 800th game with […]
Seton Hall: Seton Hall Guard to Transfer
Seton Hall Guard to Transfer: Larry Davis, a sophomore guard for Seton Hall, has decided to transfer. Davis has played in every game for the Pirates in the past two years, averaging six points and three rebounds a game. [4/09/08]
Miami: Haith Signs on for Five More Years
Haith Signs on for Five More Years: Frank Haith was rewarded by Miami for leading the school to its first NCAA tournament since 2002 with a five-year contract extension. The school notched its first tournament win this year but lost in the second round to Texas. Miami also beat a […]
Texas Southern, Missouri: Texas Southern Hires Tony Harvey
Texas Southern Hires Tony Harvey: Tony Harvey, who resigned as a Missouri assistant coach after an NCAA investigation found he violated rules, will be named head coach at Texas Southern. Harvey, who was an assistant at Missouri under Quin Snyder from 1999 to 2004, will replace interim coach Robert Moreland. […]
NCAA Championship
NCAA Championship: Mario Chalmers hit one of the biggest three-pointers in NCAA Tournament history, leading to a 75-68 national championship for Kansas. Chalmers drained a game-tying shot at the top of the key with two seconds remaining to help Kansas complete a furious rally late in the second half and […]
Mississippi State: Younger Hansbrough to Transfer
Younger Hansbrough to Transfer: Mississippi State guard Ben Hansbrough will transfer following the end of the current semester, head coach Rick Stansbury announced. The sophomore’s improvement this season was among the keys to the Bulldogs winning the SEC West and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Moving into […]
National Semifinals
Loyola Marymount: Lions Hire Trail Blazer Assistant
Lions Hire Trail Blazer Assistant: Loyola Marymount looked to the NBA to find its next coach. The Lions have hired Portland assistant Bill Bayno to succeed Rodney Tention, who led Loyola Marymount to a 5-26 record this past season. Bayno has worked at UNLV as the Rebels’ coach from 1995 […]
Oregon State: Grier Says No to Oregon State
Grier Says No to Oregon State: San Diego coach Billy Grier isn’t ready to ditch the West Coast Conference for the Pac-10. The Toreros’ coach turned down Oregon State’s offer to replace Jay John as the Beavers’ coach. Grier led San Diego to the NCAA Tournament and a first-round upset […]