Glen Gondrezick, a former UNLV star and recent Rebels commentator, died at 53 because of complications from a heart transplant he received last year. Gondrezick helped the Rebels reach the Final Four in 1977 before playing in the NBA for six years.

Syracuse will be starting from scratch in the backcourt next season after senior guard Eric Devendorf, who had one remaining year of eligibility, signed with an agent and ended his collegiate career.

Appalachian State has gone back to the future by hiring Buzz Peterson, who previously coached the Mountaineers from 1996 to 2000, compiling a 79-39 record in four seasons. The Mountaineers hope he can help turn the program around again.

Winthrop sophomore guards Byron Faison and Marc-David Vil announced that they will transfer at the end of the semester. They told coach Randy Peele that they want more playing time.

Florida sophomore forward Alex Tyus has changed his mind about transferring, deciding instead to remain with the Gators. Tyus averaged 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

UPDATED: The NCAA criticized Northeastern and former coach Ron Everhart for failing to closely monitor the recruitment of former Husky Benson Egemonye. Egemonye played four games for the Huskies in 2005 before transferring to Niagara, where he recently finished his senior season, averaging 12.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Nevada sophomore forward Malik Cooke received permission to transfer to another school. Cooke wants to move closer to his home in Charlotte, N.C., because of family responsibilities. He averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Wichita State has awarded coach Gregg Marshall with another year to his contract, keeping Marshall with the Shockers through 2015. In two seasons in Wichita, Marshall has compiled a 28-37 record

One of the last players to announce for the draft before Sunday’s deadline, Mississippi State junior forward Jarvis Varnado announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and does not plan to sign with an agent. Varnado was one of the best defenders in the country, averaging 12.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game.

The NCAA has punished Northeastern for improper recruiting tactics in 2003 and 2004 related to an international player. The punishment includes a two-year probation and loss of a scholarship.