Howard Dismissed For Gesture: Alabama State head coach Lewis Jackson has announced that reserve forward Earl Howard has been dismissed from the Hornets squad for making an obscene gesture on television. With three minutes remaining in the SWAC Championship game on March 13th against Alabama A&M, Howard was televised on […]

Panthers Nab Gamecock Transfer: Former Jacksonville State sophomore forward Brandon Davis has transferred to Birmingham-Southern, and will suit up for the Panthers in 2006-07. Davis, a three-time Ohio Valley freshman of the week selection last season, averaged 7.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in 26 contests, including six starts. […]

Another Boilermaker Arrested: Purdue head coach Matt Painter has disciplined Boston College transfer Gordon Watt following his arrest last week on suspicion of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Watt, a redshirt sophomore swingman, was arrested outside Lafayette’s Cajun Connection restaurant after causing a commotion. Watt is sitting out this season […]

Fegruson Pays Cost of Speed: Arkansas senior guard Eric Ferguson can avoid a 10-day suspended jail sentence if he pays about $150 in court costs and fines. Ferguson failed to pay a speeding ticket on time, and the Fayetteville District Court came calling. If Ferguson pays the fines quickly, he’ll […]

Shipp’s Season Sinking: UCLA sophomore forward Josh Shipp needs three months to rehab his right hip after undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Without Shipp, the Bruins return three out of five starters from last season’s NCAA Tournament squad. Shipp averaged 9.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season. His loss will […]

No Sioux for You: The North Dakota Fighting Sioux must change their nickname after NCAA officials refused to reconsider its position on the school’s nickname. North Dakota appeared on a list of schools that use “hostile” or “abusive” nicknames, as judged by the NCAA. Florida State, Central Michigan and Utah […]

Jensen Out Until December: Washington senior forward Mike Jensen, one of only two returning starters for the Huskies, had surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder and will probably be out until December. Coach Lorenzo Romar said he expects Jensen to be available by the time the Huskies open Pac 10 […]

EA Sports Books 2007 Maui Tournament: Once again, the Maui Invitational will rival the Preseason NIT as the pre-eminent preseason tournament in 2007. The field will include Duke, Arizona State, Illinois, LSU, Marquette, Oklahoma State, Princeton and host Chaminade. Duke will be looking for its fourth Maui championship. Attracting more […]

Big Sky Eyes Expansion: Joining the trend among NCAA conferences, the Big Sky might attempt to strengthen itself through expansion. With eight schools composing the conference, it may expand to 12, including the adoption of North Dakota State. Both sides are interested, but conference officials are wary of adding North […]

NCAA Pitches In: As part of the nationwide effort to support hurricane victims, the NCAA is giving $1.5 million to Habitat for Humanity and will continue to raise money during its national championships. The NCAA will also help Habitat for Humanity build homes for people who lost theirs during Hurricanes […]