In a letter dated Jan. 16, the NCAA notified the Tigers of allegations of violations committed during 2007-08, while John Calipari was still Memphis’ coach. A player allegedly cheated on his SAT and received improper financial support for an associate while playing for the Tigers.

Clemson junior guard Terrence Oglesby informed coach Oliver Purnell and the Tigers that he will leave the team to play professional basketball in Europe. Oglesby averaged 13.2 points per game.

Georgia Tech senior guard D’Andre Bell received word from doctors that he is healthy enough to play for the team next season. Bell missed all of this past season while recovering from spinal stenosis.

Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie sued the university for $6 million because he said Kentucky fired him without cause. In the lawsuit, Gillispie argues that the university should pay him $1.5 million for four of the five years that remained on his contract.

Manhattan coach Barry Rohrssen has signed Kevin Laue, a 6-10 center with no left hand, to the 2009-10 recruiting class. Rohrssen said he signed Laue in hopes that his work ethic will help establish a winning attitude.

Kentucky will enter next season without A.J. Stewart, Donald Williams or Jared Carter, who will play elsewhere.

Former Western Kentucky forward D.J. Magley will transfer to Tulsa after playing two seasons with the Hilltoppers. Magley averaged 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Florida sophomore point guard Nick Calathes has decided to forgo his collegiate eligibility and join the pros — in Greece. Calathes has dual citizenship in Greece and played for the Greek National Team last summer. However, his decision is still shocking.

Former Providence guard Alex Kellogg has decided to transfer to Ohio and will have two years of remaining eligibility starting in 2010-11. The sophomore did not score in 71 minutes with the Friars last season.