Rick Pitino suspended Terrence Jennings for violating team rules, and the sophomore forward missed the Cardinals’ 84-69 win against Louisiana-Lafayette.
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Virginia: Bennett Dismisses Jamil Tucker
Coach Tony Bennett has booted senior forward Jamil Tucker because Tucker has not met academic standards.
Kentucky: Wildcats Notch Win No. 2,000
The Wildcats become the first program in NCAA men’s basketball history to win 2,000 games, edging North Carolina by eight games.
North Carolina State: Smith Sounds Off, Earns Suspension
North Carolina State will face Arizona in Tempe without junior forward Tracy Smith, who received a suspension for accusing referees of favoring Wake Forest in the Wolfpack’s ACC-opening loss.
Duke: Reserve Forward Leaves Team
After playing in 19 games in more than a season, sophomore Olek Czyz is ready for another team and plans to transfer.
Indiana State: Marshall Returns to Team
Second-leading scorer Harry Marshall returns for the Sycamores’ Dec. 23 game against IUPUI.
Minnesota: White Quits Team Via YouTube
Freshman forward Royce White has been suspended all season while police investigate whether he was involved in the theft of a laptop from a dorm room.
St. John’s: Red Storm Must Wait Three More Weeks for Mason
St. John’s senior forward Anthony Mason Jr. will miss three more weeks while recovering from a hamstring injury.
NCAA Takes on Concussions
The NCAA Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Committee formed recommendations to address the dangers of concussions.
Clemson: Lithuanian Reserve to Graduate, Go Pro
Senior center Karolis Petrukonis will receive an economics degree Dec. 17, then head home to Lithuania in hopes of playing professionally.
