Ram Granted Sixth Year: Colorado State forward Freddy Robinson will be able to play two more seasons because the NCAA granted him a sixth year of eligibility. Robinson’s season ended with an Achilles’ tendon injury after he played only six games. He had been granted a fifth year because of […]

Illegally Fast: Arkansas senior point guard Eric Ferguson, who has started 63 games for the Razorbacks, was arrested because he did not pay a speeding ticket. Coach Stan Heath said he did not plan to issue a severe punishment but said he was disappointed that the senior had not taken […]

Tucker Back At It: Texas junior forward P.J. Tucker will return to the team this season now that he is academically eligible. Tucker missed the last 14 games of last season because of academic issues. He provides the Longhorns with an immediate game-changing option. Tucker averaged 13.7 points and eight […]

Alleyne Has Hernia Surgery: Kentucky junior center Shagari Alleyene had surgery recently to repair a hernia, and he should be ready to practice with the team in mid-October. Alleyne averaged 2.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game last season, in addition to swatting 44 blocks. [8/24/05]

Bama Backcourt Nearly Non-Existent: Alabama’s starting lineup could feature only one guard and four forwards this season thanks to defections and academic problems. The latest hit came when JuCo transfer Ray George was deemed academically ineligible. Alabama also lost Kennedy Winston, who left for the NBA Draft, and Earnest Shelton, […]

Huggins Goes Quietly: A day after Cincinnati told coach Bob Huggins that he must resign or be fired, the school’s most successful coach opted for the former. Huggins walked away from the program where he has won 399 games, collecting what probably will be about $3 million in a buyout […]

NCAA Backs Down: After weighing the argument presented by Florida State, NCAA officials have decided to remove the Seminoles from a last of teams that use “hostile” or “abusive” American Indian nicknames. They said the school demonstrated an amicable relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which approves the use […]

Your Choice: Cincinnati officials have told coach Bob Huggins he can leave on his own or by force. The school said Huggins has 24 hours to resign or it will fire him. Officials sent a letter to Huggins, informing him that they no longer wanted his leadership on the sidelines. […]

Ducks Shake Up Staff: Oregon hired Yasir Rosemond as director of basketball operations and returned Mark Hudson from that position to that of assistant coach. Hudson served in Rosemond’s new position for the past four seasons after four seasons as an assistant coach at the school. Rosemond played at the […]

Appeals Process for Mascots Outlined: The NCAA outlined the appeals process for schools that want to use Native American nicknames and mascots in postseason play, with the first review scheduled for next week. Appeals will go through a committee chaired by NCAA senior vice president for governance and membership Bernard […]