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Orlando Antigua was part of a national championship coaching staff this past season at Kentucky, and he’s worked under John Calipari for each of the last four seasons (one at Memphis). Could his brother Oliver end up in the college coaching ranks? According to the New York Daily News there’s a chance that he may.…
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Shabazz Muhammad, Nerlens Noel highlight Parade All-Americans
May 28, 2012, 12:37 AM EDT
Parade Magazine released its 2012 All-America Team on Sunday, and many familiar faces are on the list with the top two players in the class of 2012 leading the way. Kentucky signee Nerlens Noel and UCLA signee Shabazz Muhammad are both on the list, as are forward Kyle Anderson (UCLA) , guard Gary Harris (Michigan…
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With three of their top four scorers graduating Oral Roberts needed to make some additions if they’re to have a shot at approaching the 27 wins they picked up in 2011-12. In junior college transfer Tramel White the Golden Eagles add a 6-2 guard who has the ability to make things happen offensively. White, who…
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NCAA rules change will allow unlimited calls to certain recruits, beginning June 15
May 27, 2012, 3:49 PM EDT
This spring, NCAA coaches enjoyed a major deregulation of recruiting bylaws, allowing them to head out to AAU events for an evaluation period. On June 15, another major change is coming. Beginning on that date, coaches will be able to make an unlimited—yes, unlimited—number of phone calls and text messages to prospects who have finished…
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Ed Pastilong, former WVU athletic director, among those inducted into West Virginia Hall of Fame
May 27, 2012, 2:11 PM EDT
As West Virginia prepares to make the move to the Big 12, the man who helped them into the Big East has been honored with an induction into the West Virginia Hall of Fame. Ed Pastilong, the former athletic director at West Virginia, will be one of seven inducted in the 22nd class of honorees.…
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Since Jack Murphy left the Memphis staff to become the head coach at Northern Arizona, Josh Pastner has been looking for a replacement. It now appears he has found one. Aki Collins, an assistant under Buzz Williams at Marquette, has been recommended to join the Memphis staff, reports Jason Smith of the Commercial-Appeal. Collins had…
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Former Syracuse forward Etan Thomas to release new book on fatherhood
May 27, 2012, 11:46 AM EDT
Etan Thomas, an NBA veteran and former forward for the Syracuse Orange, is taking on an important topic in his new book: fatherhood. “Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge” features contributions from celebrities that include rapper and actor Ice Cube, former NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, actor Taye Diggs, and more. “The importance of parenting is…
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Former Indiana leading scorer, Hoosier head coach Lou Watson dies at age 88
May 27, 2012, 9:21 AM EDT
Lou Watson, the man who followed Branch McCracken and preceded Bob Knight as head coach at Indiana, has died at the age of 88. According to the Associated Press, he passed away Thursday in Fairfax, Va. Watson played at Indiana for three seasons from 1947-1950, garnering All-Big Ten honors in 1950 and, at the time,…
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As realignment dominoes continue to fall, the current state of the Colonial Athletic Association is grim. With marquee members VCU and ODU jetting off to slightly higher perches, the league must rob another conference in order to maintain its growing reputation as a solid hoops league – let alone any semblance of actual league-hood period.…
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When it comes to DI sports in the state of West Virginia, the Mountaineers are the biggest game in town, but they’re not quite the only one. The Marshall Thundering herd have recently maintained a sort of kissing-cousins rivalry with their neighbors in Morgantown. Even though the two schools are not in the same conference,…
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Sometimes, dudes are just inseparable. Think Tom and Huck. Sam and Dave. Crockett and Tubbs. At Auburn, the BFF market has been cornered by Willy Kouassi and Bernard Morena. Both players came from West Africa’s Ivory Coast, played prep hoops together at Birmingham’s Central Park High School, and both ended up at Auburn. Now, the two friends…
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It’s a long weekend, and college sports hounds are focused on baseball tournaments and the upcoming College World Series. Therefore, stories about college hoops are few and far between at the moment. Of the writers who have cast an eye toward college hoops, many have focused on academics, as terms end and grade point averages…
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Florida reportedly adds South Carolina transfer Damontre Harris
May 26, 2012, 2:55 PM EDT
The Florida Gators have added size to their frontcourt, scoring a commitment from South Carolina transfer Damontre Harris, reports Dave Telep of ESPN.com. Harris averaged 6.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game last season for the Gamecocks, appearing in 31 games and playing close to 26 minutes per contest. He had reportedly narrowed…
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Days after head coach Tommy Dempsey left Rider to take the same position at Binghamton, the Broncs have hired from within to fill their vacancy. Kevin Baggett has been named the head coach at Rider, athletic director Don Harnum announced at a press conference. “Kevin has been a major part of our recent success and I am…
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Miami releases statement, reiterates desire to remain in ACC
May 26, 2012, 11:03 AM EDT
With rumors circulating about a possible shakeup in the ACC, the Miami Hurricanes have now made it clear that they will keep their talents in South Beach. “Since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2004, the University of Miami has worked hard to measure up to the high academic and athletic standards set by our…
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Third man pleads guilty in San Diego basketball betting ring case
May 26, 2012, 9:29 AM EDT
Richard Thweni, a California man facing federal charges in connection with a betting ring involving the University of San Diego basketball team, has pleaded guilty to three charges against him. Thweni, 29, was facing charges of conspiracy to commit sports bribery, conduct an illegal gambling business, and distribute marijuana. A total of 10 defendants have…
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We read so often about student-athletes who don’t take the first part of the hyphenate seriously. I’m not as judgmental about that sort of thing as others might be, but I will say it’s refreshing to hear about a kid who finds the will to play hard and study hard. Then there are the 20-somethings…
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Colorado did pretty well in the Pac-12 last season, securing a berth in the NCAA tournament, as well as a win. The bid was the Buffs’ first since 2003, and the tourney win broke a drought going back to 1997. No doubt they were bouyed, at least in part, by the fact that they didn’t…
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Basketball has long been a truly international sport. Some nations have been more successful in implementing the theories and practices of good ol’ Dr. Naismith than others, of course. The United Kingdom would be one of those less assertive roundball non-dynasites, but for how much longer? With the 2012 Olympics set to begin in London,…
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When UNC point guard Kendall Marshall was injured in an NCAA tournament game against Creighton in March, a fractured wrist was listed as the official reason for his tragically curtailed sophomore season. Now, in an interview with the IMG Academy basketball blog, Marshall has revealed that his injury was more extensive than originally believed. “My…
