Stephenson to Return for Tar Heels: Sophomore forward Alex Stephenson will return to North Carolina’s lineup after missing a week because of an illness in his family. The Los Angeles native returned to California Jan. 2 and missed two games. The return of the 6-9 reserve forward should help the […]

Detroit-Mercy Coach to Take Indefinite Medical Leave: Perry Watson, Detroit-Mercy’s coach, is taking an indefinite leave of absence for medical reasons. Kevin Mondro, the team’s associate head coach, will take over the lead position. In 15 seasons at Detroit-Mercy, Watson has 10 winning seasons and has led the team to […]

Bynum Arrested in Israel After Fight: Former Georgia Tech star Will Bynum was arrested Saturday in Israel and accused of running over a DJ at a nightclub. Bynum plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. He and several teammates were at the nightclub for Bynum’s birthday when several people instigated […]

Unhappy Bulldog Leaves Team: Georgia junior center Rashaad Singleton has quit the team and intends to transfer to another school that will give him an opportunity for more playing time. Singleton was a starter to begin the season, but freshman Jeremy Price has played well enough to earn a spot […]

Former Bobcat Pleads Guilty to Murder: Former Montana State player Brandon Miller pleaded guilty to murder and tampering with evidence Friday. Miller said he was guilty of the charges that resulted from the shooting death of a cocaine dealer in 2006. The 23-year-old played one season for Montana State in […]

Roll Reinjures Foot: UCLA junior forward Michael Roll will miss three weeks after tearing the plantar fascia in his left foot. Roll partially tore the tissue in November and missed the Bruins’ first seven games while recovering. Roll averages 2.8 points and 2.3 assists per game as a reserve. [1/02/08]

Knee Injury Sidelines Top 3-Point Shooter: South Carolina sophomore guard Brandis Raley-Ross will miss about two weeks to rehabilitate his left knee, which he injured while dunking in practice recently. Raley-Ross apparently should stick to setting up shop on the perimeter. He is shooting an NCAA-best 65.2 percent from three-point […]

Costly Dunk Ends Hawkeye’s Season: Iowa freshman forward Jarryd Cole will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL against Southeastern Louisiana Saturday. Cole injured his left knee while landing after a dunk in Iowa’s 57-50 victory. The freshman has started six games for Iowa and averages 6.6 […]

Tigers Lose Nation’s Best Shooter for a Month: Auburn junior forward Korvotney Barber will miss at least four weeks after breaking a bone in his left hand during the Tigers’ win against Towson Saturday. Barber is shooting 72 percent from the field, which is best in the country. Barber averages […]

Injuries Mounting for Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh junior point guard Levance Fields could be out for the rest of the regular season after breaking his left foot in the Panthers’ blowout loss at Dayton Saturday. Fields will miss eight to 12 weeks while rehabilitating the injury. The Panthers lost their first game […]