Skerry Joins the Rams: Rhode Island head coach Jim Baron has announced the hiring of Pat Skerry as an assistant on the Rams’ coaching staff. Skerry, who was an assistant at College of Charleston the past two seasons, comes to Kingston with experience from William & Mary, Northeastern, as well […]
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High Point: Big South-Friendly Don Burgess Named Assistant
Burgess Joins the Panthers: High Point head coach Bart Lundy has announced the hiring of Don Burgess as an assistant on his Panther coaching staff. Burgess comes to High Point after three seasons as an assistant at VMI. Prior to that, Burgess was an assistant at Coastal Carolina, Central Florida, […]
Mississippi Valley State: Delta Devils Go Green With New Head Coach
Delta Devils Go Green: Mississippi Valley State has named James Green as successor to former head coach Lafayette Stribling. Green had served as the head coach at Southern Mississippi for eight seasons, compiling a 123-109 overall record, and twice led the Golden Eagles to the NIT. He was the 1999-2000 […]
Temple: Center Butler Withdraws From School
Butler Departs Temple: Temple officials have announced that 7-1 center Keith Butler has withdrawn from the university. Butler, a three-year starter, averaged 4.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season. The school did not provide a reason was given for his departure. The Massachusetts native has one year of […]
Air Force: Nick Welch Has Foot Surgery
Welch Has Foot Surgery: Air Force senior starting forward Nick Welch had successful surgery on his left foot Tuesday. Welch, who broke a bone in his foot during a pickup basketball game at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, is expected to make a full recovery will before the team’s […]
NCAA: Appeals Court Order to Provide O’Brien Documentation
NCAA Fights Court Order: The NCAA has appealed an Ohio court’s decision to open records in the Ohio State basketball program investigation. The NCAA, classifying its information as “highly sensitive” and involving “high-profile witnesses,” filed the appeal with the Ohio Court of Claims. The court deemed the documentation as necessary […]
Mississippi State: Bulldogs Complete San Juan Shootout Bracket
Bulldogs Head to Puerto Rico: Mississippi State has announced that they have accepted an invitation to play in the San Juan Shootout. The event will be held December 19th-21st in Carolina, PR at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum, home of host team UPR-Mayaguez. Filling out the bracket is Clemson, Holy Cross, […]
Alabama: Coleman Coliseum Renovations Underway
Tide Rolls Through Coleman Coliseum: Alabama has started renovations on 37-year old Coleman Coliseum, hoping to have the arena updated in time for the Tide’s November 15th home opener. The $26 million improvement project will makeover all aspects of the arena, from restrooms to locker rooms, and the obstructed-view area […]
NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft: An historic NBA draft begins the drift toward more experienced players by Russ Waterman NEW YORK – If you’re already preparing for the 2006 NBA Draft when all American prospects must be 19 and a year removed from high school, the results of this year’s draft […]
Ohio State: Top Prospect Will be a Buckeye
Top Prospect Will be a Buckeye: Greg Oden, widely regarded as the top prospect in the high school class of 2006, has committed to Ohio State. The 7-foot center, who many believe would have been the top pick in the 2006 NBA Draft prior to the NBA’s new age minimum […]
