Former Deacon Picks Colorado: Freshman forward Casey Crawford will transfer from Wake Forest to Colorado, sit out the 2007-08 season and have three years of eligibility remaining thereafter, according to a Chicago Tribune report. The 6-9 Crawford decided to transfer after only getting 27 minutes of playing time with […]

Florida A&M Coach Arrested for Alleged Stalking: Florida A&M coach Mike Gillespie Sr. was arrested and released on a $1,000 bond after a woman filed a misdemeanor stalking charge against him. The woman, who said she’ d been a victim of Gillespie’s advances before, was allegedly stalked at work. A […]

Jamar Smith Pleads Guilty to DUI: Illinois’ Jamar Smith pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in relation to an incident in which he crashed into a tree. The crash inflicted heavy injuries on fellow Illini team member Brian Carwell. Smith and Carwell, both 19, had been drinking. […]

  Kansas Guard in No Rush for the NBA: Kansas guard Brandon Rush has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return to the Jayhawks for his junior season. Rush was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and Kansas ‘ leading scorer last year. The Jayhawks, behind the 6-6 guard’ s […]

Wyoming Gets Solid Guard for the Future: Cowboys coach Heath Schroyer announced that former Wichita State point guard Sean Ogirri will transfer to Wyoming and become eligible to play after the 2007-08 season. The 6-2 Ogirri, who led Wichita State to the Sweet 16 in 2006, will have to wait […]

Rodney Stuckey To Remain in NBA Draft: Eastern Washington’s Rodney Stuckey has signed with an agent and will not be returning to the school for his junior year. The 6- 5 guard led the Big Sky Conference with just less than 25 points per game and was also second in […]

Seton Hall Gets Arena in Newark: Seton Hall announced a deal with the New Jersey Devils to move the team’s home games from Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford to the Prudential Center in downtown Newark. The five-year sharing deal came after a year of negotiating with the Devils, who […]

Green Gone, Hibbert Back at Georgetown: Forward Jeff Green will be leaving Georgetown and entering the NBA Draft. Fortunately for the Hoyas, Roy Hibbert will not be joining him, as he will return to the school for next season. Green has not yet hired an agent, but says he plans […]

Magnum Rolle To Leave Louisiana State: LSU forward Magnum Rolle is leaving the school’s basketball program. Rolle, who was expected to play a larger role this past season after the departure of Tyrus Thomas, was marred by inconsistency. Rolle played in 60 games overall for the Tigers, making nine starts […]

Trojans’ Hackett Called Up to National Team: Southern California guard Daniel Hackett was summoned by Italy’s national team coach Carlo Recalcati to play a series of friendly matches against Croatia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The 6-5 sophomore-to-be averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Trojans last […]