Big East to Talk Scheduling: When Big East coaches meet in Florida for their annual meeting later this month, they will possibly decide to expand the conference schedule so that every team plays all 15 other Big East schools at least once. This past season, Big East teams played 13 […]
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Oklahoma: Sooners’ Recruiting Class Diminishes
Sooners’ Recruiting Class Diminishes: In the wake of the coaching change at Oklahoma, Sooner recruits Scottie Reynolds, Damion James and Jeremy Mayfield want out of their commitments to attend the school. Coach Jeff Capel granted their wish by releasing them from their National Letters of Intent. Reynolds is a McDonald’s […]
Miami: Miami Honors Now-Rival Hamilton
Miami Honors Now-Rival Hamilton: Miami fans will probably do a double-take when hearing current Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton is now a member of the Hurricanes’ Hall of Fame. A Seminole among Miami’s sacred sports figures? Considering Hamilton made Miami a serious player in college basketball, he has more than […]
Maryland: One Terp Stays, One Terp Goes
One Terp Stays, One Terp Goes: Maryland juniors Ekene Ibekwe and D.J. Strawberry both planned to at least test the NBA Draft process to evaluate their stock and possibly remain in the draft. But only Ibekwe managed to submit the proper paperwork in time. Neither player is on NBA scouts’ […]
Illinois State: Former Redbird Coach Dies
Former Redbird Coach Dies: Longtime Illinois State coach James Collie, 84, died Monday after a three decade-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Collie coached the Redbirds in the 1950s and ’60s and led the team to a 202-139 record. He coached for 12 years at Illinois State and helped make the […]
Kingwood Classic Recap
2006 Kingwood Classic Recap by Phil Kasiecki HOUSTON – The Houston Kingwood Classic is annually one of the very best AAU tournaments in the spring, and this year’s didn’t disappoint. This year’s edition, the 12th annual, was once again a huge tournament, with 255 teams in the 17-under division alone, […]
South Carolina: Downey Goes Home
Downey Goes Home: Former Cincinnati freshman guard Devan Downey is going back home to South Carolina. Downey will transfer to the Gamecocks, which he verbally disrespected shortly before the Bearcats’ loss to South Carolina in the NIT. Despite his former opinions, Downey has decided to join Dave Odom’s renaissance at […]
Kentucky: Wildcat Roster Remains in Flux
Wildcat Roster Remains in Flux: Kentucky will return four of its top six scorers next season, but the team’s depth and star power has taken a hit during the off-season. With sophomore Rajon Rondo in the NBA Draft, the Wildcats lose their game-changing point guard. Then junior forward Rekalin Sims […]
Big Ten / ACC Challenge: Big Ten Tries Once Again
Big Ten Tries Once Again: The ACC/Big Ten Challenge match ups are set, and the Big Ten hopes that this coming season will mark its first victory in the challenge. The ACC won 6-5 last season. The marquis game of this challenge will probably feature the most freshman talent to […]
Illinois: Illini Import South Dakota State Product
Illini Import South Dakota State Product: Illinois will add former South Dakota State sophomore guard Steve Holdren to the team’s roster this fall. Holdren will transfer to the Illini after playing two seasons with the Jackrabbits. He missed most of last season with an injury, but he averaged 16.5 points […]