Not a Ringing Endorsement: UNC coaching legend Dean Smith has asked a candidate in the North Carolina Supreme Court race to remove a quote from campaign material that implies Smith’s endorsement. Attorney Rachel Lea Hunter is using a quote “As a loyal Democrat to another loyal Democrat. Win Rachel! Win!” […]

Wooden Classic Set: The field for the 12th annual John R. Wooden Classic has been announced. The two-game classic, set for Saturday, December 9th in Anaheim, will feature nine-time Wooden Classic participant UCLA face Texas A&M, while USC will play George Washington. USC has participated in three classics, while both […]

The Logo to Become The Doctor: West Virginia legend Jerry West, who had his No. 44 jersey retired last season, has now received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater. West, who also gave WVU’s 137th commencement address, led the Mountaineers to their only NCAA finals appearance in 1960, and […]

Dukes Release Center from NLI: Due to the resignation of former head coach Danny Nee (and recruiting assistant Charles Cunningham), JuCo center Hernol Hall has been granted a release from his letter of intent. The 6-10 Hall averaged 14.3 points and 7.7 rebounds last season at Lon Morris College in […]

Former Jayhawk Assists Bears: Missouri State has announced the hiring of former Kansas star Steve Woodberry as an assistant on Barry Hinson’s coaching staff. Woodberry, who played on Roy Williams’ Jayhawks squads from 1990-94, played professionally in Australia and Europe since graduating. This will be his first coaching assignment. Missouri […]

Lowe Completes Wolfpack Staff: New N.C. State head coach Sidney Lowe completed his coaching staff by hiring former Coastal Carolina coach Pete Strickland and re-hiring former N.C. State player Levi Watkins as an administrative assistant. Strickland was the Big South Coach of the Year in 1999-2000 with a 10-18 record […]

Kohn Returns to Tampa: The University of South Florida has announced the hiring of former Bulls player Reggie Kohn to head coach Robert McCullum’s coaching staff. Kohn, who was a four-year starter and letterwinner for the Bulls from 1999-2003, will fill the position of Director of Basketball Operations. After graduation, […]

Thunderbirds Lose One, Cut One: Southern Utah has lost a key player that were being counted on for contributions for 2006-07. Shooting guard Henry Uhegwu, a second-team All Mid-Continent Conference selection who averaged 16.8 points in conference games has been ruled academically ineligible. Uhegwu, a transfer from Dixie State College, […]

Ducks Say Farewell to Johnson: Oregon head coach Ernie Kent has announced that Ivan Johnson’s scholarship will not be renewed for the 2006-07 season. Johnson, who averaged 7.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16 minutes of action per game in his only season, had been held out of five separate […]

Pre-season Tournament Gets Exemption: With the NCAA moving the start of the season to Nov. 10, most pre-season tournaments now really fall during the regular season. But the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will continue to play true pre-season ball. Maryland, Michigan State and Texas will host opening round games of […]