Former Bruin Ed O’Bannon is filing a suit against the NCAA because he feels the entity illegally forces athletes to sign away their rights to the commercial use of their images in video games and DVDs, among other things.

Niagara coach Joe Mihalich’s contract has been extended, according to a university release. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed.

Highly regarded recruit Josh Selby announced his commitment break on his Facebook page. Selby’s mother said the 6-1 point guard might still end up with the Vols, but he’s considering other options.

Duke received good news when recruit Andre Dawkins decided to enroll a year early, pending NCAA approval.

Providence coach Keno Davis, the 2008 National Coach of the Year, has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Friars through 2015-16.

Following graduation at Alabama and an NCAA waiver, center Yamene Coleman will play his final season at Troy. He averaged four points and rebounds per game last season.

Kentucky will be looking for lawyers licensed to practice in Texas to help it battle former coach Billy Gillispie’s $6 million lawsuit.

Former Pacific-10 commissioner Wiles Hallock, who oversaw the league from 1971-83, died at his home Monday. He was 91.

Former USC recruit Noel Johnson has decided to play for Clemson after reopening his recruitment when former Trojans coach Tim Floyd resigned.

The attorney for Jefferson County, Ky., said he will not prosecute a sex offense complaint filed by Karen Cunagin Sypher, a woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino.