Everhart Leaves Hospital: Duquesne coach Ron Everhart is almost ready to get back to work after leaving a Pittsburgh hospital. Everhart spent three days in Mercy Hospital so doctors could remove a small portion of his colon. Last season, he occasionally had to deal with the pain caused by diverticulitis, […]

Ball State Investigation Comes Up Empty: Despite the work of fingerprinting experts and interviews with more than 30 people, Ball State’s investigation into racial notes targeting former coach Ronny Thompson and his staff has not produced any suspects. The school’s director of public safety said the investigation has yielded no […]

Crusaders Add Daigneault to Staff: Completing a busy day in Worcester, Holy Cross also announced the addition of Mark Daigneault as an assistant coach. Daigneault was most recently an undergraduate assistant coach the past two seasons at the University of Connecticut while finishing his bachelor’s degree in education. [9/06/07]

Holy Cross Will Keep Willard Around Longer: Ralph Willard agreed to a five-year contract extention as the head coach at Holy Cross, which will keep him at his alma mater through the 2012-13 season. In eight seasons in Worcester, Willard has posted a 159-89 record and led the Crusaders to […]

Skinner to Remain at The Heights a Little Longer: Boston College head coach Al Skinner has received a contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2012-13 season. In 10 seasons, Skinner has a 196-120 record as the Eagles’ coach and has led them to the NCAA […]

Steele Needs More Surgery: Alabama senior guard Ronald Steele needs more surgery to fully repair his left knee. He had arthroscopic surgery in April to repair cartilage. The injury-ridden point guard is expected to be ready for action by the start of the season. Steele averaged 8.6 points per game […]

Smith Will Take a Seat: Illinois junior guard Jamar Smith will miss the upcoming season to take care of legal and personal issues. He will maintain his two remaining years of eligibility by redshirting. Smith pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence in May. In February, he and teammate […]

Stokes Departs East Carolina for Good: Former East Carolina coach Ricky Stokes and the university have decided to part ways, initiating a buyout clause that will let Stokes leave for good. He was reassigned within the department three weeks ago, and assistant coach Mack McCarthy became the head coach. However, […]

Seasoned Programs Host Regional Coaches vs. Cancer Games: The 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefeting Coaches vs. Cancer will have four prominent programs as its regional hosts this season. Connecticut, Kentucky, Memphis and Oklahoma will host the regional action that feeds to the finals in New York’s Madison Square Garden […]