Kent Gets Five-Year Deal with Ducks: Oregon coach Ernie Kent received given a new five-year, $5 million contract. The deal, which runs through 2011-12, comes as a result of Oregon’s fantastic 2006-07 season. The Ducks were 29-8, won the Pac-10 Conference Tournament and advanced to the NCAA’s Elite Eight. […]

   Arizona’s Williams Will Enter NBA Draft: Arizona sophomore swingman Marcus Williams said he will leave school and enter the upcoming NBA draft. The 6-7 forward led the Wildcats in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game, and was selected to the all-Pac 10 Conference team. Williams, 20, will hire an agent […]

  Harvard Signs Amaker as New Coach: Former Michigan coach Tommy Amaker has been named Harvard’s new coach. The 41-year-old was fired from Michigan last month after six seasons with the Wolverines. Despite 20-win seasons in three of its last four seasons and a 2004 NIT championship, Michigan never regained […]

Washington Standout Declares for NBA Draft: Washington star freshman Spencer Hawes will declare for the NBA draft but won’t hire an agent, allowing him – should he choose — to withdraw from the event and return to the Huskies before the June 18 deadline. The 7-foot center led the Huskies […]

Texas’ Durant Enters NBA Draft: Standout freshman Kevin Durant has decided to enter the NBA draft after just one year at Texas. A new NBA rule did not allow Durant to enter the NBA after college, requiring at least one year of college. He averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds […]

Cal’s Hardin to Possibly Enter NBA Draft: California junior center DeVon Hardin declared himself eligible for the NBA draft but has not hired an agent yet, which leaves the possibility of returning for his senior season. Hardin wants to be evaluated so he can find out where he stands against […]

Florida Assistant Heads to Marshall: Former Florida assistant coach Donnie Jones has been hired by Marshall as the Thundering Herd’s head coach. Jones replaces fired coach Ron Jirsa and returns to his home state. Jones credits Billy Donovan and other Gator assistant coaches for the opportunity at Marshall and is […]

St. Bonaventure to Announce New Coach: St. Bonaventure has announced its new coach, former Robert Morris coach Mark Schmidt. The struggling Bonnies had been led by Anthony Solomon, who was fired last month after going 24-88 at the school. Schmidt coached at Robert Morris for six years and previously worked […]

Texas A&M Names Turgeon Coach: Wichita State coach Mark Turgeon is now the new head coach of Texas A&M, taking over Billy Gillispie’s position after he left for Kentucky. Turgeon previously coached for seven seasons at Wichita State, leading the team to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. He […]

Former Minnesota Coach to Lead Long Beach: Long Beach State has named former Minnesota coach Dan Monson as its new coach. Former 49er coach Larry Reynolds did not get his contract renewed despite winning the Big West Conference and leading the team to an NCAA Tournament appearance. Monson resigned from […]