Month: April 2006

Texas: Leading Longhorn Leaves for NBA, Maybe

Leading Longhorn Leaves for NBA, Maybe: Texas junior forward P.J. Tucker has entered the NBA Draft without the services of an agent. He could return to school if his stock does not rise. He currently is a likely late first-round or second-round pick. Tucker probably would need a guarantee from […]

Bradley: Braves’ Giant Declares

Braves’ Giant Declares: Bradley sophomore center Patrick O’Bryant has entered the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent. The 7-footer could return to school after averaging 13.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game last season. But his value will never be higher after Bradley stormed into the […]

Arizona: Early Entry Parade Continues

Early Entry Parade Continues: Another player with slim first-round hopes has entered the NBA Draft. Arizona freshman forward Marcus Williams will enter the draft without an agent, allowing a possible return to Tucson if he’s not happy with his projected value. Williams averaged 13.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game […]

SMU: Doherty Movin’ on Up

Doherty Movin’ on Up: Matt Doherty is quickly working his way back into the realm of major conference coaches. Florida Atlantic’s first year coach and the former North Carolina coach has accepted the Southern Methodist position. In one season with the Owls, Doherty led Florida Atlantic to a 15-13 record […]

Manhattan: Jaspers Grab Pitt Assistant

Jaspers Grab Pitt Assistant: Manhattan has chosen Pittsburgh assistant coach Barry Rohrssen to be the Jaspers’ next head coach. Rohrssen has worked at Pitt under Jamie Dixon and Ben Howland for the past seven seasons. He has helped make the Panthers one of the best programs in the Big East. […]

Connecticut: Williams Joins Gay and Boone

Williams Joins Gay and Boone: Wrapping up Connecticut’s off-season defections, junior point guard Marcus Williams announced that he will enter the NBA Draft. With teammates Rudy Gay and Josh Boone already in the draft, Williams joins the list of Huskies leaving school early in search of fame and fortune at […]

St. Bonaventure: Lane is No Goat

Lane is No Goat: Former St. Bonaventure athletic director Gothard Lane and school officials have settled a lawsuit in which Lane sued the university for damaging his reputation. Neither side disclosed the value of the settlement. It ends Lane’s chapter of the embarrassing St. Bonaventure scandal involving an ineligible transfer […]

Creighton: Creighton Gets Good News

Creighton Gets Good News: Creighton’s star guard, senior Nate Funk, will be available for another season. The Bluejays received word that the NCAA granted Funk a medical hardship after he played in only six games this past season. Funk was a contender for the Missouri Valley Conference player of the […]

Arlington: Mavericks Promote Assistant [4/21/06]

Mavericks Promote Assistant: Texas – Arlington has found a replacement for former coach Eddie McCarter in the Mavericks’ stable. Assistant coach Scott Cross will become the next Mavericks head coach after school officials decided his eight years an assistant made him worthy of a shot at the main job. Cross […]