King Aztec Hobbled: San Diego State junior forward Marcus Slaughter will miss two to four weeks because he sprained his left knee during the Aztecs’ 66-54 win against UC-Barbara. Slaughter is by far the best player on the Aztecs’ roster, averaging 17.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He’s one […]
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Florida: Brewer Makes Gator History
Brewer Makes Gator History: Florida sophomore forward Corey Brewer became the first Gator in school history to register a triple-double during Florida’s 101-58 win against Jacksonville. Brewer’s monster game was complete with about 30 seconds remaining when he pulled down his 10th rebound. He finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds […]
Maryland: Terps Extend Williams’ Shell Life
Terps Extend Williams’ Shell Life: Maryland officials rewarded the continued success of coach Gary Williams by extending his contract through 2013, depending on academic and performance standards. Williams’ current contract expires in 2009, so the extension ensures stability at one of the major programs in the country. Williams has guided […]
Southern Illinois: Saluki Assistant Falls in Barton Scandal
Saluki Assistant Falls in Barton Scandal: Southern Illinois assistant coach Shane Hawkins submitted his letter of resignation after he was indicted during a federal investigation involving Barton County, Kan., Community College. He is accused of making a false statement to a grand jury in the case. Hawkins worked at Barton […]
Cincinnati: Bearcats Dismiss Walk-on
Bearcats Dismiss Walk-on: Cincinnati coach Andy Kennedy dismissed junior forward Erick Murray for violating an unspecified rule. Murray walked on to the team and now must walk away after Kennedy dismissed him following the team’s 84-63 win against Arkansas-Monticello. Murray had been a non-factor for Cincinnati so far, playing a […]
Texas: Dowell Seeks Green Pastures
Dowell Seeks Green Pastures: Texas sophomore forward Dion Dowell will seek another school to finish his collegiate career. Dowell has missed most of this season because of an ankle injury, and he’s averaging three points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Dowell told coach Rick Barnes that he’s concerned about his […]
Arizona: Academic Crisis at Arizona
Academic Crisis Building at Arizona: The NCAA enacted the Academic Progress Report to track institutions to make sure they are keeping student-athletes on pace to graduate. Arizona could become one of the first major programs to face sanctions thanks to the recent academic struggles of sophomore guard Juwann McClellan and […]
Arizona State: Devils in Distress
Devils in Distress: Arizona State is in the midst of a three-game losing streak and must now deal with injuries, too. Senior forward Allen Morill will miss at least two weeks while he recovers from surgery to his knee to repair a nagging injury. Morill isn’t necessarily an offensive powerhouse, […]
Boston College: Williams Closer to Returning to the Heights
Williams Closer to Returning to the Heights: Sean Williams is one step closer to returning to Boston College after a judge in Brighton cleared him to return to campus, according to Jeff Goodman at Scout.com. The sophomore center was suspended in May after being arrested for marijuana possession and underage […]
Kentucky: Morris Not Done After All
Morris Not Done After All: Kentucky didn’t need sophomore center Randolph Morris to manhandle No. 4 Louisville 73-61 today. But the Wildcats probably need Morris in the lineup to make a significant run in the NCAA Tournament. And Kentucky received good news this week when the NCAA shortened Morris’ suspension […]