Month: April 2006

Portsmouth Invitational, Day One

Portsmouth Invitational Tournament – Day One by George Rodecker PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The 54th edition of the P.I.T. (Portsmouth Invitational Tournament) kicked off with two first night games that were highlighted by an energized performance by several of the players. Typically thought of as a guard-driven camp, the first game […]

Missouri: Anderson Keeps Watkins at Mizzou

Anderson Keeps Watkins at Mizzou: New Missouri coach Mike Anderson announced his staff for next season. And it includes Melvin Watkins, an assistant coach under Quin Snyder who became interim coach after Snyder resigned. Watkins was a player favorite, and Anderson probably won some more supporters by keeping him around. […]

Duke: Boateng Leaves Duke

Boateng Leaves Duke: Freshman center Eric Boateng will leave the Duke Blue Devils to transfer to another program. In 20 games this season, Boateng played a total of 50 minutes, scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. With 72 percent of the team’s scoring graduating this May, Duke needs all […]

Montana State: Bobcats Hire Former Assistant

Bobcats Hire Former Assistant: Montana State officials have hired Brad Huse to become the Bobcats’ next coach, replacing Mick Durham, who retired after 16 seasons with the school. Huse has worked for the rival Montana Grizzlies most recently, but he was an assistant to Durham from 1994 to 1996. [4/05/06]

Kentucky: Rondo Starts Draft Process

Rondo Starts Draft Process: Kentucky sophomore point guard Rajon Rondo, one of the most athletic players in college basketball, will take his game to the NBA. Although he has not signed an agent and could feasibly return to school, Rondo said he intends to hire an agent and remain in […]