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Katz: Dixon stays loyal to Pitt

Andy Katz — Fri, 9 May 2008 11:19:17 PDT

Pitt coach Jamie Dixon is always one of the hot names in the spring coaching carousel. But he always turns down the suitors, proving his loyalty to a Pitt program that he has helped transform into one of the best in the country, writes Andy Katz.

O'Neil: Rouse's snitching keeps him off the sidelines

Dana O'Neil — Wed, 7 May 2008 11:07:20 PDT

Abar Rouse blew the lid off the Baylor scandal five years ago. For his efforts, the former assistant coach has yet to find work again on a Division I sideline, writes Dana O'Neil.

Circumstances of Hoosier's departure irks Crean

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 9 May 2008 13:23:37 PDT

Indiana coach Tom Crean on Thursday characterized Eli Holman's transfer to Detroit as "an orchestration," according to The Indianapolis Star.

Huggins is released from hospital after airport fall

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 8 May 2008 21:43:45 PDT

Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement.

Duquesne's James hires agent, will enter draft

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 20:11:07 PDT

Shawn James, the shot-blocking center who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft.

Moore, Beatty dismissed from George Washington

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 17:04:16 PDT

Junior forward Cheyenne Moore and freshman guard Miles Beatty have been dismissed from the George Washington men's basketball program, the school announced Wednesday.

Mizzou forward Lyons to return for senior season

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 21:57:08 PDT

Missouri forward Leo Lyons, who led the Big 12 in field goal percentage, withdrew from the NBA draft on Thursday and announced he would return for his senior season.

Georgetown sophomore guard Rivers to transfer

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 16:46:47 PDT

Georgetown sophomore guard Jeremiah Rivers will transfer to another school, making him the second player to leave coach John Thompson III's team since the end of the season.

Florida International put on four years probation

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 14:35:29 PDT

Florida International was placed on four years' probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and will lose scholarships for a variety of infractions.

NCAA accuses Alabama St. of 24 rules violations

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 21:00:57 PDT

The NCAA has accused Alabama State University of 23 rules violations, alleging widespread use of ineligible players, grade changes and recruiting misdeeds and charging the school with lack of institutional control.

NCAA: More than 700 teams not making the grade

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 15:37:55 PDT

College teams that consistently underperform in the classroom are getting hit harder by the NCAA.

Former Oklahoma State coach, player Aubrey dies

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 12:38:54 PDT

Sam Aubrey, who played on a national championship team in 1946 and succeeded Henry Iba as Oklahoma State's basketball coach, has died. He was 85.

Coach K hires ex-player James for Duke's staff

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 10:14:41 PDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski hired former player Nate James as an assistant on Tuesday.

Ex-Montana St. player gets 120 years for killing

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 17:02:46 PDT

Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller has been sentenced to 125 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer.

Pennell joins Arizona's staff as assistant coach

Associated Press — Mon, 5 May 2008 12:34:34 PDT

Arizona hired Russ Pennell as an assistant basketball coach on Monday.

So. Carolina's Downey charged with simple assault

Associated Press — Mon, 5 May 2008 19:45:05 PDT

Devan Downey, who led South Carolina in scoring last season as a sophomore, has been charged with simple assault.

Udoh to transfer after two seasons at Michigan

Associated Press — Mon, 5 May 2008 20:54:19 PDT

Forward Ekpe Udoh is leaving Michigan after two seasons but has yet to decide to which school he will transfer.

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