Serbian Bruin Must Wait: UCLA freshman forward Nikola Dragovic is ineligible for 10 games because the NCAA has determined he played for a team deemed professional in Serbia. The native of Serbia played for Mega Ishrana, and several of the team’s players received payments, unbeknownst to Dragovic and his father. […]

Oklahoma Sharpshooter Will Miss First Two: Oklahoma senior guard Michael Neal must watch from the sidelines when the Sooners open the season against Norfolk State and Liberty. Oklahoma reported that Neal will miss the two games because he violated NCAA policies by participating in a summer league that is more […]

Self Tires of Giles’ Antics: Kansas coach Bill Self has dismissed junior forward C.J. Giles for violating the team’s behavior codes. Police gave Giles a ticket for misdemeanor battery following a run-in with an ex-girlfriend, who Giles said refused to leave his apartment. Self condemned Giles’ behavior. He had already […]

Eagles Suspend Pair: Boston College suspended juniors Sean Williams and Akida McLain for a violation of team rules prior to Sunday’s exhibition game against St. Francis Xavier. Both were on the bench in street clothes during the game. Williams will miss the first two regular season games, while McLain will […]

Carter Goes to Philly Hospital for Medical Consult: T.J. Carter, UNC-Wilmington’s leading scorer this past season, went to Hahnemann Hospital in Philadel-phia on Halloween to have respected specialist Dr. William Meyers examine Carter’s groin. Carter has already had two surgeries as a result of the pain, which slowed him throughout […]

JuCo Player Shot at Halloween Party: Terrist Parramore, who plays for defending JuCo champ Arkansas – Fort Smith, was in critical condition Oct. 29 after someone shot him in the head and chest. Parramore tried to stop William Steward from harassing women at a Halloween party. Steward left the party […]

Marquette’s Hayward Can Play: The NCAA has decided that Marquette freshman Lazar Hayward is eligible to play for the Golden Eagles this season. Hayward needed to wait until the end of October to receive word, which means he has missed meaningful practice time with his teammates. Coach Tom Crean does […]

Bryce Drew Named Associate Head Coach at Valpo: Bryce Drew, who led Valparaiso to the Sweet 16 in1998 and later played in the NBA, was promoted to associate head coach under his father. Drew, most famous for a game-winning three-pointer against Mississippi in the first round of the 1998 NCAA […]

Weber Suspends McBride Four Games for DUI: Illinois coach Bruce Weber suspended forward Rich McBride for the first four games of the regular season following his arrest for driving under the influence last month. McBride will continue to practice with the team and be involved in counseling and community service. […]

Matta Signs Extension: Thad Matta has agreed to a contract extension with Ohio State for an undisclosed amount. Entering his third year as head coach, Matta hit the jackpot last year by signing the nation’s No. 1 player, Greg Oden, and one of his high school teammates, Mike Conley. Matta […]