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(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) Before the 2012-13 season began there were questions in regards to whether or not any of the three McDonald’s All-American big men joining the Arizona program would develop into a “one and done” player. As the season rolled along the three…
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UIC gives head coach Howard Moore three-year contract extension
Apr 17, 2013, 9:11 PM EDT
After winning a grand total of 15 games in Howard Moore’s first two seasons as head coach UIC made an impressive leap in the right direction, improving their win total from last season by ten games in 2012-13. On the heels of the Flames’ 18-16 campaign (7-9 Horizon League) the school rewarded Moore with a…
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The top three picks in this year’s WNBA Draft, Brittney Griner (Phoenix), Elena Delle Donne (Chicago) and Skylar Diggins (Tulsa), visited “The Crossover” set to discuss their draft day experiences. Raphielle also writes for the NBE Basketball Report and can be followed on Twitter at @raphiellej.
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Cincinnati extends Mick Cronin’s contract through 2017-18 season
Apr 17, 2013, 7:06 PM EDT
In his first four seasons as head coach at Cincinnati the sailing wasn’t exactly smooth for head coach Mick Cronin, whose teams were unable to reach either the 20-win plateau or the NCAA tournament. Cronin’s Bearcats have reached the NCAA tournament in each of their last three seasons, winning at least 22 games in each…
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George Mason redshirt junior forward Paris Bennett to transfer
Apr 17, 2013, 6:10 PM EDT
George Mason announced Wednesday afternoon that redshirt junior forward Paris Bennett, who is on course to graduate with a degree in sports management next month, will look to finish his collegiate career at another school. Due to his pending graduation, the 6-6 forward from Linden, N.J. will be eligible immediately at another four-year school provided…
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With Aaron Cosby’s decision to transfer to Illinois and the questionable status of Tom Maayan for next season, Seton Hall was in need of some help on the recruiting trail as they move towards the 2013-14 season. And “help” is exactly what the Pirates received on Wednesday, as 6-1 point guard Jaren Sina (Gill St.…
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Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel discusses rehab process on ‘Dan Patrick Show’ (VIDEO)
Apr 17, 2013, 4:06 PM EDT
Former Kentucky center Nerlens Noel made an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show” Wednesday morning, with how far along he’s come along in the rehab process after suffering a torn ACL in February and his height among the topics discussed. Noel is expected to be a high lottery pick in this June’s NBA Draft, with…
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The carousel that is conference realignment never seems to stop. According to a report from Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com the Atlantic 10 is close to adding Davidson, with the Wildcats joining the conference in 2014. Davidson, currently a member of the Southern Conference, was a target of the Colonial Athletic Association back in October but…
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(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) As the 2012-13 season progressed, the chances of Maryland sophomore center Alex Len moving on to the next level seemed to become more likely. And according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports that will be the case, as…
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Report: 76ers assistant Brian James to join Chris Collins at Northwestern
Apr 14, 2013, 9:01 PM EDT
First-year Northwestern head coach Chris Collins will reportedly add a familiar face to his coaching staff, hiring current Philadelphia 76ers assistant Brian James according to Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer. While James isn’t a familiar face to Northwestern he is to Collins, as he was Collins’ high school coach at Glenbrook North (Ill.) in the…
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Report: Richard Pitino adds former Gopher Ben Johnson to coaching staff
Apr 14, 2013, 7:21 PM EDT
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino has reportedly made an important addition to his coaching staff, hiring Ben Johnson as an assistant coach according to Marcus R. Fuller of the Pioneer Press. Johnson, who was an assistant coach on Tim Miles’ staff at Nebraska this past season, is an important addition for Pitino due to his…
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One issue a new head coach does not want to have to deal with upon his arrival is player discipline. Unfortunately for new Siena head coach Jimmy Patsos, that’s exactly what he’ll have to deal with as one of his new players has reportedly run afoul of the law. Redshirt sophomore guard Rakeem Brookins was…
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To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here Following the departure of Jimmy Patsos to fill the vacant head coaching position at Siena, the powers that be at Loyola (MD) had an important decision to make in regards to who would lead the program into the Patriot League. Patsos took over a program that…
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Duke commit Jabari Parker hopes to change perception of Chicago (VIDEO)
Apr 12, 2013, 1:59 PM EDT
6-8 forward Jabari Parker has won many awards, including a Gatorade National Player of the Year award (2012), the 2013 Morgan Wootten Award and a spot in the 2013 McDonald’s All America Game. Parker, who will attend Duke next year, will play in tomorrow’s Jordan Brand Classic in Brooklyn and his hopes for the future…
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To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here. The wait is finally over at Saint Louis. The school has officially removed the interim tag of Jim Crews, making him the head coach after Crews led the Billikens to a 28-7 record (13-3 Atlantic 10) and the Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament titles. Crews…
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San Diego State guard Jamaal Franklin to enter NBA Draft (UPDATED)
Apr 12, 2013, 11:49 AM EDT
(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) Just days after close friend Tony Snell announced that he would leave New Mexico after his junior season to enter the 2013 NBA Draft, San Diego State guard Jamaal Franklin formally announced his intention to enter the 2013 NBA Draft. The…
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(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) Sophomore point guard Myck Kabongo was suspended 23 games at the start of the season due to a violation of NCAA rules and the Texas Longhorns struggled in his absence. Freshman Javan Felix was asked to shoulder more of the load…
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Ranking the top buzzer-beaters of the 2012-13 season (VIDEO)
Apr 12, 2013, 10:24 AM EDT
Buzzfeed took the time three weeks ago to rank the top 27 buzzer-beaters of the 2012-13 season, with Butler taking the top two spots on the list. Roosevelt Jones’ steal and game-winning runner against Gonzaga claimed the top spot, followed by Rotnei Clarke’s three-pointer to beat Marquette in the Maui Invitational. Which buzzer-beater was your…
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Rider guard Nurideen Lindsey to pursue professional opportunities
Apr 12, 2013, 9:00 AM EDT
(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) When he surprisingly transferred from St. John’s after just nine games during the 2011-12 season, guard Nurideen Lindsey cited the desire to be closer to his native Philadelphia in order to tend to his ill mother. With that in mind Lindsey,…
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To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here. The first name that came up in many circles when the Rutgers head coaching job opened up was that of Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley. Son of St. Anthony head coach Bob Hurley Sr. and younger brother of Bobby Hurley (who’s now the head coach…
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Report: Green Bay investigating behavior of head coach Brian Wardle
Apr 11, 2013, 9:58 PM EDT
One week after Rutgers head coach Mike Rice lost his job due to his verbal and physical abuse of players in practices, another Division I head coach is under investigation in regards to his treatment of a former player. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay head coach Brian Wardle is being investigated…
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Report: UMass guard Jesse Morgan may not return next season
Apr 11, 2013, 8:27 PM EDT
UMass had the look of a team capable of challenging for a bid to the NCAA tournament until January 10, when junior guard Jesse Morgan was lost for the season after suffering a torn ACL in a road loss to Saint Louis. According to Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette that may be the…
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Senior guard Andre Dawkins will return to Duke program next season
Apr 11, 2013, 7:05 PM EDT
While there was doubt in some circles that 6-4 shooting guard Andre Dawkins would ever play another game in a Duke uniform after redshirting this season, the senior will return to the court for the Blue Devils in 2013-14. Dawkins tweeted the decision Thursday afternoon, also noting that he will switch his jersey number from…
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Steve Alford issues statement regarding handling of Pierre Pierce case
Apr 11, 2013, 5:30 PM EDT
UCLA’s hiring of former New Mexico head coach Steve Alford was a move that was met with mixed reviews, with many fans hoping that athletic director Dan Guerrero would hire a coach willing to bring back the uptempo style favored by the great John Wooden. To say the least playing fast isn’t something that Alford’s…
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Former Boise State forward Kenny Buckner arrested on theft charge
Apr 11, 2013, 4:17 PM EDT
It’s safe to say that life following the end of his college career isn’t off the best start for former Boise State forward Kenny Buckner. Just over three weeks after his career ended in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a loss to La Salle, Buckner was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor…
