Author: Hoopville Staff

George Mason: Ten Threes? No Problem

Ten Threes? No Problem: George Mason’s Dre Smith set an NCAA record during the Patriots’ win against James Madison, hitting ten three-pointers without a miss. Smith, who ended up with 34 points, broke the record of 9-for-9 held by three players, including Providence’s Donnie McGrath. George Mason won the game […]

Virginia Tech: Hokies’ Freshman Allen Suspended

Hokies’ Freshman Allen Suspended: Jeff Allen, a freshman forward for Virginia Tech, has been suspended for two games by the ACC for bumping an official during the Hokies’ game against Georgia Tech. After fouling out with four minutes remaining, Allen elbowed or bumped official Zelton Steed on his way to […]

Dayton: Little Joins Wright on Injury Report

Little Joins Wright on Injury Report: Dayton junior forward Charles Little will miss at least a month after fracturing his right foot against Massachusetts Wednesday. The Flyers lost in Amherst 82-71. Dayton is playing without freshman Chris Wright, who fractured his right ankle and had surgery Monday. Little is one […]

Tennessee: Crews Get the OK to Play

Crews Get the OK to Play: Medical professionals have cleared Tennessee sophomore forward Duke Crews to play after he was forced to cease all physical activity because of a heart condition. Free EKGs given to all Volunteer players revealed the condition, and Tennessee’s medical staff has been actively monitoring the […]

NCAA: D-II Officials Suspended for Altering Game Outcome

D-II Officials Suspended for Altering Game Outcome: The South Atlantic Conference of Division II has suspended three officials and banned them from working in postseason games after they incorrectly counted a basket for Wingate in the school’s 83-82 victory against Carson-Newman Wednesday. One of the officials counted two points for […]

Connecticut: Calhoun Plans to Be Back Tonight

Calhoun Plans to Be Back Tonight: After missing one game and a half, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun will likely be back for the Huskies’ game tonight against Big East rival Providence. Calhoun left the bench during the second half of Connecticut’s win vs. St. John’s Jan. 8 and also missed […]

Pepperdine: Walberg Resigns at Pepperdine

Walberg Resigns at Pepperdine: Pepperdine coach Vance Walberg has resigned for personal reasons, he announced today. He leaves the team at 6-12 and 0-2 in the West Coast Conference in his second season at the helm. Walberg came to Pepperdine in 2006 from Fresno City College. This season has not […]

Texas Tech: Bob Knight Wins No. 900

Bob Knight Wins No. 900: Texas Tech coach Bob Knight collected the 900th win of his career in the Red Raiders’ 68-53 upset of Texas A&M. Knight said he was relieved that he has passed the milestone so that the team will have one less distraction to worry about this […]