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IU thinks its sanctions in Sampson case enough

2 hours 3 min ago
Indiana said its sanctions are enough in the case of Kelvin Sampson.

Mayo denies claims he took gifts at USC

9 hours 15 min ago
Former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo, a projected lottery pick in this year's NBA draft, received thousands of dollars in cash, clothes and other benefits that appear to violate NCAA rules, a four-month ESPN Outside the Lines investigation has revealed.

Rankin, former UCLA star during WWII, dead at 84

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 20:55
Bill Rankin, a basketball star at UCLA during World War II and after, has died after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. He was 84.

Sources: IU agrees with NCAA on phone violations

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 19:16
Indiana University agreed with the NCAA's five allegations stemming from Kelvin Sampson's tenure.

Panel suggests change to NCAA goaltending rule

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 15:52
An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the backboard could not be touched, regardless of whether it is on an upward or downward flight.

Forde: USC should've known about Mayo

Sun, 05/11/2008 - 13:16
Seems the only ones surprised by the fact that O.J. Mayo received money from an agent runner were Tim Floyd and the athletic department at USC. And on the heels of the Reggie Bush debacle, USC should be crushed by the NCAA, the Pac-10 and its own administration, writes Pat Forde.

Circumstances of Hoosier's departure irk Crean

Sat, 05/10/2008 - 17:30
Indiana coach Tom Crean on Thursday characterized Eli Holman's transfer to Detroit as "an orchestration," according to The Indianapolis Star.

Katz: Dixon stays loyal to Pitt

Fri, 05/09/2008 - 13:19
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.

Mizzou forward Lyons to return for senior season

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 23:57
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.

Huggins is released from hospital after airport fall

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 23:43
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

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 22:11
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.

O'Neil: Bliss reintroduces himself to college hoops

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 09:36
For five years, former Baylor coach Dave Bliss has stayed away from any public attention and from the college game he loves. But he has reimerged this year and said he hopes he is "part of the solution, not the problem," writes Dana O'Neil.

NCAA accuses Alabama St. of 24 rules violations

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 23:00
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.

Moore, Beatty dismissed from George Washington

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 19:04
Junior forward Cheyenne Moore and freshman guard Miles Beatty have been dismissed from the George Washington men's basketball program, the school announced Wednesday.

Georgetown sophomore guard Rivers to transfer

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 18:46
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.

Ex-Indiana C Holman transfers to Detroit Mercy

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 18:10
Eli Holman, the center who left Indiana last week after throwing a tantrum in new coach Tom Crean's office, will enroll at Detroit Mercy.

Florida International put on four years probation

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 16:35
Florida International was placed on four years' probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and will lose scholarships for a variety of infractions.

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

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 13:07
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.

Ex-Montana St. player gets 120 years for killing

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 19:02
Former Montana State basketball player Branden Miller has been sentenced to 125 years in prison in the shooting death of a suspected drug dealer.