Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie has checked into a rehab program in Houston after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Kentucky last month.
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Sun Belt: Conference Hopes Tourney Remains Hot Ticket in Hot Springs
Following a league championship that saw attendance records, the Sun Belt has decided it will hold all of its 2010 playoffs at Summit Arena once again.
Wisconsin: Two Freshmen Charged With Burglary and Drinking
Wisconsin suspended Diamond Taylor and Jeremy Glover after the two freshmen were arrested and charged with burglary and underage drinking.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville: Forrester Hires Ball State Operations Director
Matt Laur comes to Edwardsville from Ball State, where he worked as director of basketball operations.
Louisville: Pitino Hires Friend of a Top 2011 Recruit
Louisville coach Rick Pitino has hired Shabaka Lands to be a special assistant to the head coach. Lands has connections to Marquis Teague, one of the top recruits in the class of 2011.
South Carolina: Gamecocks Add Productive Walk-On in Malik Cooke
Former Nevada forward Malik Cooke has decided to play for South Carolina, even if he has to pay his own way as a walk-on this season.
West Virginia: Bryant Trucks Through Traffic Charges Unscathed But Remains Suspended
Suspended West Virginia guard Darryl “Truck” Bryant will not face jail time in court cases regarding two minor traffic accidents that occurred during the summer.
Kentucky: Star From the ’80s Caught Peddling Tickets
Former Kentucky star Edward Davender, who played for the Wildcats from 1984-88, was arrested for selling fraudulent tickets for the upcoming season.
Nebraska: Niemann Tears ACL and Will Miss Season
Nebraska sophomore center Christopher Niemann will miss a second consecutive season after sitting out last season while ineligible because he played on a German team with some professional players.
Wright State: Duggins Arrested for DUI
Wright State junior guard Vaughn Duggins was arrested and charged Aug. 28 for operating a vehicle while impaired. He averaged 13.8 points per game in 2007-08.