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Lipscomb: Auburn Big Man Daniel Transferring

Lipscomb Lands Auburn Tiger: Former Auburn big man Ryan Daniel has announced that he has left the Tiger program, and has enrolled in classes at Lipscomb. Daniel, a 6-11 sophomore, played in 18 games for Auburn last season, averaging three minute of action per contest. Daniel will practice with the […]

Iowa State: Former Cyclone Charged With Abuse

Former Cyclone Charged With Abuse: Former Iowa State Cyclone Terry Woods, now co-owner of the Des Moines Heat, has been arrested for kidnapping and sexually and physically abusing a possible former girlfriend. Woods was arrested Aug. 6 after a woman checked into the Iowa Methodist Medical Center and said she […]

Kansas: Former Jayhawk Faces Drug Charges

Former Jayhawk Faces Drug Charges: Former Kansas player Jeff Graves, who helped lead the team to the 2003 Final Four under then-coach Roy Williams, has been arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Graves’ brother may also face drug charges. Graves will appear in court Oct. 13. [8/24/05]

Illinois: Illini Get a Sharpshooter

Illini Get a Sharpshooter: Former Dayton backup guard Trent Meacham has transferred to Illinois to play for coach Bruce Weber and the Illini. Meacham averaged 6.4 points and 2.7 assists per game last year, playing in every game for the Flyers. He also shot 46 percent from three-point range, which […]

Iowa: Pierce Admits It

Pierce Admits It: Former Iowa Hawkeye Pierre Pierce avoided a jury trial by pleading guilty to sexual abuse, third-degree burglary, criminal mischief and false imprisonment. Amid jury selection for his trial, Pierce decided to plead to charges that do not include a possible 25-year sentence for first-degree burglary. Pierce had […]

Sacred Heart: Sacred Heart’s New ‘Deli’

Sacred Heart’s New ‘Deli’: Sacred Heart announced that Massachusetts center Jeff “Deli” Salovski has transferred to the school and will be eligible in 2006-07 after sitting out this coming season according to NCAA rules. At 6-11, 285 pounds, Salovski’s nickname sounds appropriate. And Sacred Heart will have plenty of meat […]

Florida: Gators Must Wait on Backcourt Help

Gators Must Wait on Backcourt Help: Florida thought recruit Derwin Kitchen would help the Gators forget the loss of guards Matt Walsh and Anthony Roberson. But Kitchen won’t be able to join the team this fall because he does not have the mandatory academic accomplishment to earn a high school […]

College of Charleston: Cougar Reserve Seeks New Start

Cougar Reserve Seeks New Start: Freshly cleared of several drug-related charges, College of Charleston forward Tavon Nelson has decided to transfer to another school, leaving behind the bad karma at Charleston. Nelson played in every game last season for the Cougars, averaging 2.6 points and three rebounds per game. He […]