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City of Chicago, DePaul announce plans for new multipurpose facility
May 16, 2013, 9:20 PM EDT
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Three days after it was reported that Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel would announce plans for a new project that would include a new arena for the DePaul basketball program the mayor did just that, unveiling plans with the hope of beginning construction in 2014. The multipurpose facility (which authorities hope will be completed in time…
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Oklahoma basketball pioneer ‘Buddy’ Hudson, 75, passes away
May 16, 2013, 7:49 PM EDT
The name Harold “Buddy” Hudson may not be one that immediately sparks vivid memories amongst older college basketball fans, but the name is a very important one in the history of Oklahoma Basketball. Tuesday morning Hudson suffered a heart attack and passed away in Kansas City at the age of 75. Hudson is survived by his wife,…
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After one season at Villanova assistant coach Raphael Chillious has returned to the Washington program, the Pac-12 school announced in a press release Thursday. As a member of Lorenzo Romar’s staff from 2010-12 Chillious helped the Huskies win three conference titles (one regular season and two tournament titles), and the combination of his return and the…
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Rutgers announces addition of Iowa State transfer Nkereuwem Okoro
May 16, 2013, 5:41 PM EDT
Rutgers announced the official addition of two players to the men’s basketball program on Thursday, as both incoming freshman Junior Etou and former Iowa State win Nkereuwem “Kerwin” Okoro are now Scarlet Knights. Okoro, a 6-5 guard who played his high school basketball at St. Raymond’s High School in the Bronx, played in just nine…
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Report: Former Stetson guard Chris Perez transferring to Canisius
May 16, 2013, 4:31 PM EDT
The 2012-13 season was a successful one for first-year Canisius head coach Jim Baron, who managed to win 20 games and lead the Golden Griffins to their first postseason appearance since then-head coach John Beilein led the program to the NCAA tournament in 1996. Coach Baron will welcome back son Billy for his senior campaign…
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Big Ten considering ‘protected rivalries’ for basketball schedule
May 15, 2013, 11:24 PM EDT
While the Big Ten has yet to put together its conference schedule for the 2013-14 season, there was a leak of the single-game opponents for each school and two rivalries caught the attention of many. Michigan/Ohio State and Indiana/Purdue are both rivalry games that will only happen once next season, with a Michigan official confirming…
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Former Alabama center Moussa Gueye transfers to Valparaiso
May 15, 2013, 9:35 PM EDT
During his time at Lake Land College 7-foot center Moussa Gueye verbally committed to attend Valparaiso, only to change his mind and ultimately end up at Alabama. After two seasons in Tuscaloosa, Gueye will transfer to Valparaiso where he will be eligible to play immediately. The news was first reported by Bill Potter and then…
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Federal tax documents reveal that Mike Krzyzewski made $9.7 million in 2011
May 15, 2013, 7:47 PM EDT
Salaries for head coaches have increased exponentially over the years, with increased television revenues (along with revenues from other sources) have allowed schools to pay top dollar to the leaders of their major sports programs. With four national titles and multiple ACC titles and Final Four appearances, there’s no doubt that Duke head coach Mike…
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According to the Providence Journal an arrest has been made in the assault case involving Brown sophomore guard Joseph Sharkey. Sharkey was involved in a physical altercation that resulted in him being hospitalized (at last report he was in critical condition). Authorities apprehended Tory Lussier in Vernon, Conn. on Wednesday. Currently being held as a…
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Two Las Vegas sports books install Kentucky as early 2013-14 favorite
May 15, 2013, 5:42 PM EDT
In the aftermath of Andrew Wiggins’ decision to attend Kansas, many opined that John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats would be fine due to the arrival of an eight-member recruiting class that includes six McDonald’s All-Americans. The folks in Las Vegas seem to be in agreement. Both Vegas Insider and Bovada have installed the Wildcats as the…
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With Saint Louis possessing both depth and experience on the perimeter, freshman guard Jared Drew sat out the 2012-13 season as a redshirt. But instead of returning and working to earn minutes in 2013-14, Drew will be leaving the school in a move that came as a surprise to he and his family. Why? In…
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Toledo lands former Central Connecticut St. guard Kyle Vinales (UPDATED)
May 12, 2013, 10:15 PM EDT
(UPDATE: Vinales has since backed off his commitment.) In two seasons at Central Connecticut State, Kyle Vinales proved to be one of the better scoring guards at the mid-major level. Vinales averaged 19.8 points per contest during his time in New Britain (21.8 ppg last season), but something was missing: postseason success. The Blue Devils failed…
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We now know when the nation’s top-ranked recruit will announce his decision. As reported by Huntington (W.Va.) Prep head coach Rob Fulford via Twitter, Andrew Wiggins will formally announce his decision Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. While it will be a press conference, only one reporter will attend in addition to Wiggins’ parents, coaches and teammates.…
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Report: Former Niagara forward T.J. Cline transferring to Richmond
May 12, 2013, 8:29 PM EDT
Two days after it was announced that two former Niagara teammates have found a new home, 6-7 forward T.J. Cline has as well. According to Evan Daniels of Scout.com Cline will transfer to Richmond. Cline, the son of basketball great Nancy Lieberman, averaged 7.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in his lone season at…
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Report: Former Kansas forward Zach Peters headed to Arizona
May 12, 2013, 6:54 PM EDT
In the aftermath of Solomon Hill’s graduation and Grant Jerrett’s decision to enter the 2013 NBA Draft the Arizona Wildcats found themselves in need of bodies to bolster their front court depth. Sean Miller’s program certainly doesn’t lack for talent, with McDonald’s All American Aaron Gordon joining rising sophomores Brandon Ashley and Kaleb Tarczewski to…
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Former San Jose State forward David Andoh transferring to Wagner
May 12, 2013, 5:39 PM EDT
Wagner head coach Bashir Mason picked up another front court piece on Saturday as multiple outlets reported that former San Jose State power forward David Andoh will transfer to the Northeast Conference program. In his lone season at San Jose State the 6-7 forward from Montreal averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in…
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Former Georgia Tech guard Brandon Reed returning to Arkansas State
May 12, 2013, 4:30 PM EDT
After averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 assists per game and winning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honors, guard Brandon Reed made the decision to leave Arkansas State and transfer to Georgia Tech. At the time head coach John Brady spoke out against Reed’s request to be released from his scholarship. But after three years…
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2014 point guard Tra Holder verbally commits to Arizona State
May 10, 2013, 9:08 PM EDT
Arizona State landed its third verbal commitment in the 2014 class in the form of Los Angeles, Calif. (Brentwood School) point guard Tra Holder according to his coach Ryan Silver. And to be frank, Holder’s decision to become a Sun Devil is an important one for Herb Sendek’s program. 2014 Los Angeles Brentwood PG Tra…
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The Diamond Head Classic announced on Friday afternoon that the Akron Zips would be the eighth and final team in the 2013 field. Akron joins Boise State, George Mason, Iowa State, Oregon State, Saint Mary’s and South Carolina in the field. Keith Dambrot’s Zips won 26 games and reached the NCAA tournament for the second time…
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Hofstra announces addition of Niagara transfers Juan’ya Green, Ameen Tanksley
May 10, 2013, 6:10 PM EDT
The Hofstra basketball program was in a bad place this past season, with four players being dismissed from the program following their arrests on charges of burglary and other players running into disciplinary issues as well. And that’s not even mentioning their on-court struggles, as the Pride managed to win just seven games. That led…
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On the same day that former Georgia Tech forward Julian Royal announced his decision to transfer to George Mason, the Yellow Jackets announced the departure of another player from the program. 6-3 junior guard Brandon Reed has made the decision to transfer, and he will do so after completing his degree during summer school. The…
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Degree issue regarding Rutgers head coach Eddie Jordan addressed
May 10, 2013, 3:42 PM EDT
Given the events that resulted in the Rutgers basketball program undergoing a major overhaul, of course there would be complications in regards to the hiring of Eddie Jordan as the new head coach. The complication, according to a report from John Koblin of Deadspin: Jordan never graduated from Rutgers. About that due diligence: Despite all…
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Former Georgia Tech forward Julian Royal transferring to George Mason
May 10, 2013, 2:10 PM EDT
6-8 forward Julian Royal committed to attend Georgia Tech while Paul Hewitt was the head coach, only to never play for the man who recruiting him with Hewitt taking over at George Mason after being fired by the ACC school. After two seasons in Atlanta Royal will get the opportunity to play for Hewitt, as…
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With their move to the Mountain West, Utah State understood that improvements needed to be made to their facilities in order to compete consistently with the likes of New Mexico, UNLV and San Diego State. On Thursday the school took an important step in that direction, as it announced plans for the building of a…
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Federal judge tosses Frank Haith petition over acquisition of bank records
May 10, 2013, 11:13 AM EDT
On Monday the attorney of Missouri head coach Frank Haith filed a petition in court to subpoena the Bank of America, alleging that the bank allowed for illegal access to his bank records during the NCAA’s investigation of possible rules violations at the University of Miami. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, the…
