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Katz: Academic issues for one-and-dones too

Andy Katz — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:22:57 PDT

Accepting money from agent runners isn't the only issue with one-and-done players in NCAA hoops. Since they're required to pass only the first semester, the disappearing "student" part of the student-athlete is a frustrating issue for the schools, too, writes Andy Katz.

Forde: USC should've known about Mayo

Pat Forde — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:30:43 PDT

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.

Duquesne's Mensah joins James, enters NBA draft

Associated Press — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:21:33 PDT

Kojo Mensah, a junior guard who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA draft.

IU thinks its sanctions in Sampson case enough

ESPN.com news services — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:08:01 PDT

Indiana said its sanctions are enough in the case of Kelvin Sampson.

Panel suggests change to NCAA goaltending rule

Associated Press — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:52:11 PDT

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.

Rankin, former UCLA star during WWII, dead at 84

Associated Press — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:55:05 PDT

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.

Circumstances of Hoosier's departure irk Crean

ESPN.com news services — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:30:19 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.

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.

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