Nevada sophomore forward Malik Cooke received permission to transfer to another school. Cooke wants to move closer to his home in Charlotte, N.C., because of family responsibilities. He averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Wichita State has awarded coach Gregg Marshall with another year to his contract, keeping Marshall with the Shockers through 2015. In two seasons in Wichita, Marshall has compiled a 28-37 record

One of the last players to announce for the draft before Sunday’s deadline, Mississippi State junior forward Jarvis Varnado announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and does not plan to sign with an agent. Varnado was one of the best defenders in the country, averaging 12.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game.

The NCAA has punished Northeastern for improper recruiting tactics in 2003 and 2004 related to an international player. The punishment includes a two-year probation and loss of a scholarship.

Duke junior swingman Gerald Henderson announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and will not hire an agent. Henderson wants to receive feedback from NBA scouts before deciding whether to remain in the draft. He averaged 16.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

West Virginia junior guard Joe Mazzulla has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence. One of the Mountaineers’ toughest players, Mazzulla missed most of this past season because of a fractured left shoulder. He averaged 5.6 points and 3.7 assists in the seven games he played.

New Alabama coach Anthony Grant has formed his staff for the upcoming season, naming Antoine Pettway, John Brannen and Dan Hipsher as assistant coaches and Tony Pujol as director of basketball operations.

Ball State junior forward Eric Wormely will leave the Cardinals at the end of the semester to transfer to another team. He told coach Billy Taylor that he wants to find a place where he can get more playing time in his senior season.

Morgan State has given coach Todd Bozeman a new five-year contract after Bozeman led the Bears to the team’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. In only three seasons with the Bears, Bozeman already has the most Division I wins in team history.

Valparaiso freshman forward Benjamin Furney has decided to leave the Crusaders to seek a professional contract in Europe. He hails from Germany and is likely to look for work in his home country.