Month: March 2006

Tennessee: Volunteers Suspend Two Reserves

Volunteers Suspend Two Reserves: Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl indefinitely suspended sophomore forwards Anthony Passley and Jordan Smith after they were arrested and charged with possession of crack. Passley is ineligible to play this year as a transfer from Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Pearl’s previous home before coming to Tennessee this season. […]

Louisville: Padgett’s Surgery Successful

Padgett’s Surgery Successful: Louisville sophomore center David Padgett had successful arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair his left knee, which he first injured in practice before the season. Padgett’s knee injury worsened during the season, and coach Rick Pitino decided to stop playing him before it became serious. Padgett’s last game […]

Arizona: Wildcats Suspend Adams for Pac-10 Tourney

Wildcats Suspend Adams for Pac-10 Tourney: Arizona will have to make a run in the Pac-10 Tournament without the Wildcats’ leading scorer, senior guard Hassan Adams. Coach Lute Olson suspended Adams after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last weekend. Police found his blood alcohol content […]

Vanderbilt: Commodore Collapses

Commodore Collapses: Vanderbilt freshman forward Davis Nwankwo collapsed during practice yesterday and was taken to a nearby hospital. School officials said the hospital treated and released Nwankwo, who is in stable condition. Although he seems fine now, he is unlikely to play in the Commodores’ first-round game against Auburn in […]

Sun Belt: Sun Belt Conference Tournament

Sun Belt Conference Tournament: No. 1W South Alabama was able to overcome a mediocre first half against No. 3W Denver and secure a spot in the championship game with a 75-65 victory. Chey Christie led the way for the Jaguars with 17 points. No. 1E Western Kentucky was also able […]