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.
Conference Notes
Kentucky: Gillispie Sues Former Employer for $6 Million
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: Rohrssen Rolls the Dice With One-Handed Center
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: Three Players Choose Not to Return
Kentucky will enter next season without A.J. Stewart, Donald Williams or Jared Carter, who will play elsewhere.
Tulsa: Golden Hurricanes Bring in Magley
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: Calathes Picks the Pros — in Greece
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.
Ohio: Kellogg Lands With Bobcats
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.
Villanova: Wright Says He’s Happy With Wildcats
Villanova coach Jay Wright met with Philadelphia 76ers officials to discuss the team’s open coaching position but has decided to remain with the Wildcats.
Big 12: Conference Sports Make Record Revenue
The Big 12’s sports programs netted $130 million in revenue for the 2008-09 academic year, conference officials announced at the Big 12’s spring meetings in Colorado Springs. The conference will divvy that revenue among its programs.
Georgia: Bulldogs Add Talented Scorer
Georgia coach Mark Fox has signed former Tennessee State guard Gerald Robinson as a transfer. He averaged 17.8 points per game this past season to lead the Tigers.