Suspensions to several key players leave Volunteers down more than one-third of the team’s scoring and rebounding, which wasn’t a problem against Charlotte.
Author: Michael Protos
Ohio State: Turner Returns Nearly a Month Ahead of Schedule
A scary fall only kept Evan Turner out of the Buckeyes’ lineup for a month even though doctors expected him to miss eight weeks.
Xavier: Freshman Guard to Miss A-10 Opener
Mark Lyons will miss the Musketeers’ Atlantic 10 opener against La Salle after injuring his knee against Wake Forest last weekend.
California: Bears Face LA Teams With Less Depth
The Golden Bears will face UCLA and USC without sophomore Jorge Gutierrez, who injured his right knee against Stanford.
Minnesota: Sampson Sits Again in Gophers’ Loss to Purdue
With center Ralph Sampson III out for two games, Minnesota has had mixed results.
Maryland: Korean Forward Returns Home to Enter Pro League
The first South Korean player to receive a D-I scholarship announced he is leaving the Terps to pursue a pro career at home.
USC: Trojans Banned from Post-Season Play for This Season
Among other self-imposed penalties, the Trojans won’t play in the Pac-10 Conference Tournament or any other post-season tournaments. The sanctions are a result of the school’s investigation into violations related to former star O.J. Mayo.
Texas A&M: Roland Has Successful Surgery After Horrific Injury
Texas A&M senior guard Derrick Roland arrived home on Christmas Day after having surgery to insert a rod and three screws in his leg.
Metro Atlantic: Conference Tournament to Taste Basketball History in 2012
The MAAC will hold its conference tournament in Springfield, Mass., the birthplace of the sport, in 2012-14.
Louisville: Jennings Suspended for Cards’ Win Against Ragin’ Cajuns
Rick Pitino suspended Terrence Jennings for violating team rules, and the sophomore forward missed the Cardinals’ 84-69 win against Louisiana-Lafayette.
