Former SMU coach Jimmy Tubbs, 60, died May 5. The school did not announce a cause of death. Tubbs was the Mustangs’ coach for two seasons and had a 27-30 record.
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Duke: Henderson Won’t Return
Duke junior swingman Gerald Henderson has decided to sign with an agent, ending his collegiate eligibility. He averaged 16.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Kentucky: Patterson Postpones NBA Career
Kentucky sophomore forward Patrick Patterson has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to school and play for new coach John Calipari. Patterson averaged 17.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
Alabama: Coleman Ready to Move On
Alabama senior forward Yamene Coleman has decided to leave the Crimson Tide when he graduates in May even though he a remaining year of eligibility. Coleman averaged 3.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
LSU: Johnson Kicks Graham Off Team
LSU coach Trent Johnson dismissed freshman Delwan Graham for violating team rules. The reserve forward averaged 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
Marquette: McMorrow Leaves Basketball Without Ever Playing for Golden Eagles
Marquette sophomore center Liam McMorrow will leave the team because of medical problems. The 7-footer will remain at Marquette to earn his degree.
Georgia Southern: Young Names His Staff
Georgia Southern coach Charlton Young has named his first staff with the Eagles, picking Steve Smith, Chris Kreider and Pershin Williams to be assistant coaches.
Dayton: Flyers Want to Keep Gregory Through 2018
Dayton has extended the contract of coach Brian Gregory by five years to keep him with the Flyers through the 2017-18 season. Gregory has a 125-68 record in five seasons with the Flyers.
Wyoming: Schroyer Gets Two-Year Extension
Wyoming awarded coach Heath Schroyer a two-year contract extension to keep him with the Cowboys through 2014. In addition, the school raised his base salary by $10,000 to $160,000.
Centenary: Gentlemen Banned From Post-Season Party
The NCAA has imposed one of its strictest punishments on Centenary for failing to successfully progress student-athletes to graduation: the Gentlemen are ineligible for post-season play next season. If the team does not improve, the NCAA could strip the Gentlemen of their Division I status.