Memphis Looks to Toughen Schedule by Playing Georgetown: The Memphis Tigers, who have been criticized in recent years for playing weak schedules, are looking to deflect that criticism by scheduling a four game, home-and-home series with the Georgetown Hoyas. The games will be played during the next five years. Memphis […]
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Kentucky: Kentucky Big Man Reinjures Shoulder
Kentucky Big Man Reinjures Shoulder: Kentucky’s 7-2 Jared Carter, a sophomore center, has reinjured his right arm. Carter missed most of last season with a shoulder dislocation. Kentucky has not yet determined the extent of the injury. [6/15/07]
Louisville: Knee Cartilage Tear Will Sideline Louisville’s Caracter
Knee Cartilage Tear Will Sideline Louisville’s Caracter: Derrick Caracter, a sophomore forward for Louisville, tore cartilage in his left knee while playing in a pickup game. The tear is small one, but Caracter will be out of action for four to six weeks. [6/15/07]
Team Boston Elite Invitational Recap
Team Boston Elite Invitational Recap by Phil Kasiecki MANSFIELD, Mass. – The Team Boston Elite Invitational took place at the Mansfield Sports Plex, about 20 miles south of Boston. The event was a small one that brought in a few teams from outside New England, but mainly featured teams from […]
Northeast Conference Recap
Northeast Conference 2006-07 Season Recap by Zach Smart NEC Postseason Awards Player of the Year: Javier Mojica, Sr. Central Connecticut Simply put, Mojica was the best player on the best team in the Northeast Conference this season. After playing a supporting role the past two seasons, Mojica came into his […]
Wofford: Wofford Point Guard Gibson Withdraws
Wofford Point Guard Gibson Withdraws: Drew Gibson, Wofford’s starting point guard, has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return to school for his senior season. He averaged 12.8 points per game and led the team with 136 assists. [6/14/07]
Tennessee: Former Tennessee Coach, Ray Mears, Dies
Former Tennessee Coach, Ray Mears, Dies: The winningest men’s basketball coach in Tennessee history passed away at age 80. Mears was reportedly battling a long illness. He was 278-112 from 1963-1977 and won three SEC championships. [6/14/07]
BYU: BYU Player Switches Schools, Sports
BYU Player Switches Schools, Sports: BYU swingman Jordan Cameron will transfer to USC and switch from basketball to football. The 6-5 Cameron was a standout wide receiver at his high school, which is about 50 miles outside Los Angeles. He redshirted his only season at BYU. [6/13/07]
San Diego, UCLA: UC San Diego Hires Chris Carlson as Coach
UC San Diego Hires Chris Carlson as Coach: Chris Carlson, an assistant to Ben Howland at UCLA, has become San Diego’s newest coach. Carlson has worked with Howland for four years. He replaces Bill Carr who was 38-45 in three seasons at San Diego. The Toreros were 12-15 last season […]
TCU: Former TCU Basketball Coach, Killingsworth, Dies
Former TCU Basketball Coach, Killingsworth, Dies: Jim Killingsworth, a former basketball coach at TCU died at age 83. He died of complications from a stroke he suffered last month while at home in Owasso, Okla. He retired in 1987 when TCU’s winningest team made it to the second round of […]
