North Carolina’s Wright Enters NBA Draft: North Carolina’s Brandan Wright announced his intent to enter the NBA draft in June. But he currently has no agent and was torn about making the decision. The chances of Wright’s return to Chapel Hill are slim, and averaging 12.8 points and seven rebounds […]
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Utah State: Utah State’s Carroll Enters Draft
Utah State’s Carroll Enters Draft: Jaycee Carroll, the leading scorer in the WAC last year with 21 points a game, is entering the NBA draft but is not hiring an agent. If Carroll is not a first-round pick, he will return to Utah State. [4/25/07]
USC: Lil’ Romeo to Play For Trojans
Lil’ Romeo to Play For Trojans: Between O.J. Mayo and Lil’ Romeo, USC is going to get a lot of publicity the next few years. Lil’ Romeo, real name Romeo Miller, is a junior who has committed to play for the Trojans, according to his record label. The young rapper’s […]
Iowa: Iowa’s Smith Expected to Transfer Closer to Home
Iowa’s Smith Expected to Transfer Closer to Home: Despite being second on the Hawkeyes in scoring, freshman Tyler Smith was unhappy being so far away from his family at Iowa. The Tennessee native was granted his release by Iowa coach Todd Lickliter. Smith also led the team in rebounds per […]
Princeton, Georgetown: Former Princeton Captain Sydney Johnson Named Head Coach
Former Princeton Captain Sydney Johnson Named Head Coach: Former Princeton captain Sydney Johnson was named head coach at his alma mater. Johnson was an assistant at Georgetown last season, when the Hoyas went to the Final Four. Johnson replaces Joe Scott, who led the Tigers to a disappointing 11-17 record, […]
Baylor: Baylor’s Bruce Enters Draft But Is Expected to Return
Baylor’s Bruce Enters Draft But Is Expected to Return: Baylor guard Aaron Bruce will enter the NBA draft but will return unless he is projected to be a first-round pick. The Australia native is likely to return for his senior season. He has averaged 14 points per game during the […]
Mississippi State: Rhodes Joins Mississippi State Exodus; Declares for Draft
Rhodes Joins Mississippi State Exodus; Declares for Draft: Charles Rhodes, Mississippi State’s second leading scorer and rebounder last season, has announced he will enter the NBA draft. Rhodes will not hire an agent, so the possibility remains that he will return to school. Previously, three sophomores on the team — […]
Gonzaga: Gonzaga’s Davis to Do Community Service After Marijuana Arrest
Gonzaga’s Davis to Do Community Service After Marijuana Arrest: Suspended Gonzaga forward Theo Davis, arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession, agreed to community service and life skills classes, a move that could drop the charge. Davis was arrested with teammate forward Josh Heytvelt – who was also suspended — Feb. 9 […]
Nevada: Nevada Juniors to Test NBA Draft Waters
Nevada Juniors to Test NBA Draft Waters: Nevada junior guards Marcelus Kemp and Ramon Sessions will make themselves available for June’s NBA draft but not hire agents, giving them the option to withdraw before the June 18 deadline and return to school. The 6-5 Kemp made the all-WAC first team […]
Chicago State, Tulane: Chicago State Makes Taylor Their Main Man
Chicago State Makes Taylor Their Main Man: Chicago State has made former Tulane assistant coach Benjy Taylor their new head coach. Taylor, who has never head coached at the Division I level, replaces Kevin Jones – fired after last season ‘s 9-20 record. Taylor was also an assistant at Northern […]