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Connecticut: Williams Joins Gay and Boone

Williams Joins Gay and Boone: Wrapping up Connecticut’s off-season defections, junior point guard Marcus Williams announced that he will enter the NBA Draft. With teammates Rudy Gay and Josh Boone already in the draft, Williams joins the list of Huskies leaving school early in search of fame and fortune at […]

Manhattan: Jaspers Grab Pitt Assistant

Jaspers Grab Pitt Assistant: Manhattan has chosen Pittsburgh assistant coach Barry Rohrssen to be the Jaspers’ next head coach. Rohrssen has worked at Pitt under Jamie Dixon and Ben Howland for the past seven seasons. He has helped make the Panthers one of the best programs in the Big East. […]

SMU: Doherty Movin’ on Up

Doherty Movin’ on Up: Matt Doherty is quickly working his way back into the realm of major conference coaches. Florida Atlantic’s first year coach and the former North Carolina coach has accepted the Southern Methodist position. In one season with the Owls, Doherty led Florida Atlantic to a 15-13 record […]

Arlington: Mavericks Promote Assistant [4/21/06]

Mavericks Promote Assistant: Texas – Arlington has found a replacement for former coach Eddie McCarter in the Mavericks’ stable. Assistant coach Scott Cross will become the next Mavericks head coach after school officials decided his eight years an assistant made him worthy of a shot at the main job. Cross […]

Georgia Tech: Yellow Jacket Leaves the Hive

Yellow Jacket Leaves the Hive: Georgia Tech sophomore guard Zam Fredrick will transfer to another school with two remaining years of eligibility. Fredrick averaged 10.6 points and 3.9 assists per game in his second campaign. But he frequently struggled when running the point, which contributed to the Yellow Jackets’ disappointing […]

UCLA: Bruin Backcourt Duo Enters the Draft

Bruin Backcourt Duo Enters the Draft: UCLA sophomore guards Jordan Farmar and Arron Afflalo entered the NBA Draft Thursday, but neither player hired an agent. If they remain unsigned, they could return to the Bruins if they do not like their projected draft status. Both guards are considered to be […]

Texas Pan American: Patience Is a Virtue

Patience Is a Virtue: Central Florida assistant coach Tom Schuberth has been in the collegiate coaching ranks for 23 years, and he’s never received a head coaching gig — until now. Texas Pan American has hired the Golden Knight assistant, giving him his first opportunity to lead a program after […]

Chicago State: Mid-Con Down One

Mid-Con Down One: The Mid-Continent Conference will contract by one member this summer when Chicago State leaves the conference. The school will no longer participate in Mid-Continent athletics after its president decided Chicago State should belong to a conference that has more metropolitan affiliations. The move will be effective June […]