Duke freshman forward Olek Czyz will need four weeks of rehab after having surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right knee. Czyz averaged 0.6 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.
Conference Notes
Connecticut: Calhoun Breaks Five Ribs During Bike Ride
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun fell while riding in the Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride Saturday, breaking five ribs, then collapsed after completing the race. Calhoun hit a pothole and fell about 35 miles into the ride.
Louisville: Accused Pitino Extortionist Says She Was Set Up
Karen Cunagin Sypher, a woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino, said was “set up” and will “prove my innocence,” although she fears that a fair trial will be difficult because of Pitino’s rock star status among Louisville residents.
Oklahoma State: Sutton Honored in Kansas
Eddie Sutton will get his due and be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 4. Sutton is a native of Bucklin, Kan.
Illinois: Williams, Former Big Ten POY, Arrested on Drug Charges
Former Illinois star Frank Williams and his brother were arrested June 10 after police found 78 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and a .40 caliber handgun.
Fairleigh Dickinson: Vetrone Promoted to Head Coach
The Knights have named Greg Vetrone as their interim coach. Vetrone replaces 26-year Knights’ legend Tom Green.
Illinois: Davis Out Two Months With Broken Ankle
Illinois forward Mike Davis broke his ankle during a voluntary workout Tuesday at the Ubben Basketball Complex and will be out for six to eight weeks.
BYU: Rose Has Surgery to Remove Spleen
BYU coach Dave Rose had his spleen removed last weekend after experiencing some internal bleeding while at a family reunion in Las Vegas.
Auburn: Lebo Looks to SEC Foe For Assistant
Auburn coach Jeff Lebo has added former South Carolina assistant Ken Potosnak to his own staff.
With Floyd Out, USC Has Paid a High Price For Success
USC was supposed to be in a period of great growth for its men’s basketball program, one that would show it can be more than a football school. It had unprecedented success, but now it appears to have come at quite a price.