Duquesne junior guard Jason Duty has earned a scholarship with the Dukes after playing as a walk-on for the past three seasons. He started 49 games during those three seasons and averaged 7.4 points per game.
Author: Michael Protos
Wake Forest: Gaudio Hires Former Demon Deacon Three-Sport Player
Wake Forest coach Dino Gaudio has hired Rusty LaRue as an assistant coach to replace Pat Kelsey, who left Winston-Salem to work as an assistant at Xavier.
Duquesne: Two Dukes Opt to Transfer
Duquesne freshmen Shawntez Patterson and Aleksandar Milovic announced that they will leave the Dukes to transfer to another school. They combined for a total of two points and five rebounds in 45 minutes of action in 13 games.
Utah: Boylen Rewarded With New Contract
Utah has signed coach Jim Boylen to a new five-year contract that will pay Boylen $850,000 a year. In two seasons with the Utes, Boylen has led the team to a 42-25 record.
Colorado State: Former Cyclone Touches Down With Rams
Colorado State has added former Iowa State freshman guard Wes Eikmeier to the roster. Eikmeier averaged 2.9 points per game in his one season with the Cyclones.
Toledo: Former Rocket Guard Charged in Points Shaving Scandal
Former Toledo forward Anton Currie pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged gambling scheme. According to the charges, Currie participated in a points shaving scheme that benefited Ghazi “Gary” Manni and Mitchell Karam, who bet more than $400,000 on Toledo games.
Maine: Burden Resigns as Black Bears Assistant
Maine associate coach Mike Burden has resigned after he was charged with unlawful sexual assault of a 21-year-old member of the women’s soccer team and assault of another woman who tried to help the soccer player.
USC: Floyd Accused of Paying Mayo
USC coach Tim Floyd gave $1,000 to an associate of former Trojan guard O.J. Mayo, who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, said Louis Johnson, who formerly associated with Mayo.
Arkansas: Washington Likely Returning to Razorbacks
Arkansas junior forward Michael Washington told a Little Rock TV station that he will return to school, although he has not completed the paperwork that officially removes him from the NBA Draft. He averaged 15.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Louisville: Woman Indicted on Extortion Charges
A Louisville woman was indicted today on federal charges of extortion of Louisville coach Rick Pitino. Karen Cunagin Sypher, 49, is the estranged wife of Tim Sypher, a member of Pitino’s staff and a longtime friend.
