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Kemba Walker isn’t Connecticut’s only big loss this month. Longtime assistant Andre LaFleur will reportedly accept the associate head coaching job at Providence on Monday, leaving the Huskies without one of their top recruiters. According to the Hartford Courant, LaFleur, 46, was the lead recruiter for Hasheem Thabeet, incoming 5-star prospect Ryan Boatright and played…
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To say Josh Selby spent his one season at Kansas with one eye on the NBA might be unfair, but not entirely incorrect. The 6-2 freshman averaged 7.9 points, 2.2 assists and made just 36 percent of his 3-point attempts in his only season at Kansas. He was an occasional starter and did have some…
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Blogger Spotlight: Tar Heel Fan talks about UNC’s season, next year and more
Apr 16, 2011, 3:35 PM EDT
North Carolina’s week ended with its annual team banquet and various awards, but still no news on Harrison Barnes’ future in Chapel Hill. So, while we wait for one of the nation’s top freshmen to decide on the NBA draft, let’s keep things topical, shall we? Let’s talk Tar Heel hoops with the man behind…
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If the NCAA cares about its student athletes, it has a funny way of showing it. The D-I Legislative Council approved Wednesday a measure that would force college basketball players to withdraw from the NBA draft before the first day of the spring signing period. In simple terms: if it took place this year, instead…
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What’s worse? Florida players arrested, or audio recording afterward?
Apr 14, 2011, 12:45 PM EDT
Being arrested for felony burglary charges is bad. But when there’s a tape of the arrested parties talking about their crime – that then gets leaked and makes its way around the internet – that’s even worse. That’s what Florida basketball players Erik Murphy and Cody Larsen are dealing with this week. The two were…
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In just two years, Derrick Williams went from Arizona’s least heralded recruit its 2009 class to a sure-fire NBA draft lottery selection, and possibly even the No. 1 overall pick. The sophomore forward officially declared for the NBA Wednesday, capping a monster season that included Pac-10 player of the year and second-team All-America honors. He…
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When John Calipari isn’t sure, you know it’s a screwy NBA draft. The Kentucky coach wants stars and likely lottery picks Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones to throw their names into the draft pool – but staying in is another story. And this is a coach who’s never shied away from telling kids they should…
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Junior college coach chases down, tackles burglary suspect
Apr 13, 2011, 3:01 PM EDT
You have to wear many hats while coaching a junior college hoops. Chasing down burglars usually isn’t one of them. But that just show the versatility of Hutchinson (Kan.) coach Steve Eck. Eck and an off-duty firefighter tackled a man suspected of burglarizing the dorm room where Eck sometimes stays in order to keep an…
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Dayton hiring’ of Archie Miller earned some solid reviews from coaches and onlookers. But perhaps the biggest indicator of the solid hire is how Arizona coach Sean Miller is handling the loss of his top assistant. He’s not looking for someone better. He wants someone of Archie’s “equal.” “Although the name of the game so…
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Ten of the top incoming freshmen played at the Nike Hoop Summit this weekend. Six of ‘em – Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist, Quinn Coook, Austin Rivers, Brad Beal and Tony Wroten – impressed Dan Hanner enough to make his rundown of the event. And of that group, Davis impressed him most because of his sheer…
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Every spring includes a few odd early entrants in the NBA draft. But most players usually wise up, withdraw their names and go back to school. Malcolm Lee is not one of those guys. The UCLA junior had planned to test the draft waters, but Tuesday brought news that he plans to hire an agent,…
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OK, now will Miami give Frank Martin a call? Now that Tommy Amaker spurned the Hurricanes job to stay at Harvard – an Ivy League school over the ACC? – the school needs to save face. Don’t turn to Mike Davis, Tony Barbee or Billy Kennedy just yet. Call Martin. See what the Kansas State…
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Mark Gottfried is supposedly hiring a “Dream Team” of assistants. He’s on his way with Bobby Lutz. N.C. State officially added Lutz to Gottfried’s staff Monday, joining former Louisiana Monroe coach Orlando Early on the staff. In 12 seasons at Charlotte, Lutz was 218-158, reached five NCAA tournaments and won at least 20 games five…
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Everything’s falling into place for Kemba Walker. Connecticut’s junior guard just led the Huskies to the NCAA tournament title, claimed Most Outstanding Player honors and is on track to graduate this spring. Now he’s set to make millions by entering the NBA draft – while others stay in school. That’s what you call perfect timing.…
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Dave Rice is no dummy. He knows what UNLV fans want – entertaining wins. The Rebels’ new coach was a backup guard during the glory days under Jerry Tarkanian and was on the 1990 title team. Those UNLV teams were famous for their winning ways and doing it with an up-tempo, entertaining style. “Winning is…
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Baylor’s 2011-12 season outlook just got a lot brighter. Forward Perry Jones announced Monday he’ll return to school for his sophomore season, a big surprise given that Jones is a sure-fire NBA draft lottery pick and passes up on millions for at least a year. (Not to mention any resentment he might’ve felt toward the…
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If these truly are the days of college sports misconduct, the latest news fits right in. Two former San Diego basketball players and a former assistant coach were among 10 people indicted for allegedly fixing games last season, federal authorities revealed Monday. A federal grand jury handed up indictments on April 8 against former players…
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If Miami does settle on a new coach soon (possibly today?) that coach needs to emphasize one area Frank Haith did not: local recruiting. Haith, now at Missouri after seven seasons with the ‘Canes, signed only seven Miami-area players, and two (Denis Clemente and Eddie Rios) were eventually dismissed for disciplinary reasons. The other he…
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You’ve seen our waaaay too early preseason Top 25 and the incredibly early projection for the 2012 NCAA tournament. How about one more early look at next season? Last one – promise – until things start to settle down. Anyway, Rob Dauster provided a look at 11 players primed for breakout seasons next year, done…
