Oklahoma Shapes Up After Recruiting Violations: The Sooners have implemented ways to prevent NCAA violations when recruiting players after former coach Kelvin Sampson and his assistants made 577 improper phone calls to potential players. The changes include checks on telephone logs, a new rules manual and a new computer system […]

Former Bearcat Killed in Home Invasion: While breaking into a home in Springfield, Ohio, former Cincinnati guard Jonathon Carson was shot and killed by one of the homeowners. Carson was a standout at South High School in Springfield before playing 17 games for Cincinnati during the 1997-98 season. Carson was […]

Walker Follows Monson Out the Door: A small controversy has broken out in Minnesota’s camp involving former Gopher basketball coaches Dan Monson and Bill Walker and new interim head coach Jim Molinari. Molinari fired Walker, Monson’s close friend and top assistant, a week after the school forced out Monson. That […]

Utah Coach Scolded After Lambasting Officials: Utah coach Ray Giacoletti was reproached by the Mountain West Conference for his criticism of officials after an 85-84 loss to Rhode Island. Giacoletti was upset about a last second non-call when the Utes’ Luke Nevill attempted to tip in a potentially game-winning shot. […]

Gators’ Brewer Beats Mono: Florida received good news that team doctors have cleared forward Corey Brewer to play in Sunday night’s game against Florida A&M. The 6-9 forward missed three games for the Gators with mononucleosis but has bounced back quickly. Brewer is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists per […]

Michigan State Loses Joseph to Foot Injury: Michigan State guard Maurice Joseph is expected to miss three to four weeks with a stress reaction in his right foot. The Spartans are already deep into their bench, with Joseph starting two games for Raymar Morgan, who’s out with a stress reaction […]

Joint Scholars Not Welcome in Krzyzewskiville: The Duke student government ruled to ban Roberstson scholars from camping out for tickets in Duke’s student section after certain students wore Tar Heels gear at the Duke vs. North Carolina game last season. Robertson scholars can take classes at both UNC and Duke […]

Mourning Davidson Withdraws: Alabama center Jermareo Davidson has withdrawn from his fall semester classes, right before finals. Davidson’s girlfriend died in November after the two were involved in a car accident, which forced him to miss many classes. Coach Mark Gottfried said he believes Davidson will be “fully reinstated in […]

Air Force Sets an NCAA Record: Air Force set an NCAA record by holding Division III Colorado College to six points in the first half of the Falcons’ 82-31 victory. Since the shot clock’s introduction, the previous low had been seven points in a half, established in the 1985-86 season […]