Nebraska sophomore center Christopher Niemann will miss a second consecutive season after sitting out last season while ineligible because he played on a German team with some professional players.

Wright State junior guard Vaughn Duggins was arrested and charged Aug. 28 for operating a vehicle while impaired. He averaged 13.8 points per game in 2007-08.

The NCAA has cleared Indiana freshman guard Maurice Creek to play this upcoming season.

Mississippi State senior center Jarvis Varnado will be fine after he became nauseous during practice and went to the hospital.

Pittsburgh suspended junior forward Gilbert Brown for the fall semester, forcing him to focus on academics.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has decided to let junior guard Joe Mazzulla return to the team from a four-month suspension.

Liberty will expand its sports facilities, including the addition of 3,000 seats in the Vines Center.

Police arrested Gillispie at about 3 a.m. while he drove a white Mercedes. Police observed former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie going 63 mph in a 45 mph speed limit zone. He also sat motionless at a green light for more than a minute.

A federal appeals court rejected the state of Delaware’s plan to initiate single- and multi-game bets on sports, including NCAA basketball.

Texas received word that freshman guard J’Covan Brown is clear to play.