NYU, Columbia Coaching Legend Passes: Longtime New York University head coach Lou Rossini passed away yesterday from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. Rossini coached the Violets from 1959-71, and led NYU to the 1960 Final Four (losing to Cincinnati), as well as two other NCAA tournament and four […]
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SEC: Throwback Jerseys Will Be Highlighted in Feburary, Conference Tournament
SEC Going Throwback: The Southeastern Conference has announced that the week of February 18-26 will be “SEC Throwback Week”, where each school in the conference will wear specially-designated retro threads. Each school has selected a uniform (and warmups) from its past, and will wear the duds (both home and away […]
Arizona State: Freshman Pendergraph Cleared to Practice After Knee Surgery
Freshman Cleared to Practice: Arizona State freshman forward Jeff Pendergraph has been cleared by his family physician to resume practice for the Sun Devils. Pendergraph, a 6-10 native of Etiwanda, Calif., had a benign tumor removed from behind his kneecap in August. While he is beginning practice late, head coach […]
Xavier: Finn Steals Ex’s Dog. We’re Not Kidding.
Finn Gone To the Dogs: Xavier senior point guard Dedrick Finn was arrested last night on charges that he stole his ex-girlfriend’s dog. Finn, who was arguing with the woman, allegedly shoved her and left with her pet pug, valued at $400. Finn is scheduled to appear in court November […]
Out For Season [10/23/05]
Morrissey Out for Nittany Lions: Penn State sophomore guard Danny Morrissey injured his left knee in practice yesterday, and may miss the entire season. Morrissey, an outside threat who led the Lions with 53 treys last season as a freshman, dislocated the knee during drills. A Penn State spokesman indicated […]
Duke: Coach K Officially Named Head Coach of Team USA
Coach K to Coach USA: Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has been officially announced as the coach of the U.S. national team for the 2006 World Championships and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Krzyzewski served as an assistant to the first “Dream Team” in Barcelona in 1992, where NBA stars were […]
Northeastern: Huskies Hire Richard Pitino As Assistant
Huskies Try Chip Off Old Block: Northeastern head coach Ron Everhart has announced the hiring of Richard Pitino as an assistant coach on his Huskies staff. Pitino, the son of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, last season was administrative assistant for the College of Charleston basketball team. Previously, Pitino was […]
Gonzaga: Turiaf Returns To Court Following Heart Surgery
Back in the Saddle, Again: Former Gonzaga start Ronny Turiaf scrimmaged yesterday with some of his old teammates, just four month after open heart surgery. Turiaf, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, underwent surgery in July after Lakers’ team physicians discovered an enlarged aortic root. Turiaf, last year’s […]
Princeton: Head Coach Joe Scott Makes Surprise Cuts
Princeton’s Scott Makes Surprise Cuts: Princeton head coach Joe Scott surprised team members by announcing that junior reserves John Reynolds and Mike Rudoy have been cut from the Tigers basketball team. Three other players, Justin Conway, Zach Woolridge, and Max Schafer also received warnings from Scott, as he tries to […]
NCAA: Wooden, Bayh Receive Gerald R. Ford Award
Wooden Wins NCAA’s Ford Award: Former UCLA coaching legend John Wooden was awarded the NCAA’s Gerald R. Ford Award for leadership in advocating intercollegiate athletics. Wooden, known most for his string of national championships at the helm of UCLA in the 1960’s and 70’s, was lauded also for his efforts […]