Craig Robinson Heads West: Oregon State named Craig Robinson as its head coach after he stepped down at Brown. Robinson led Brown to a school-record 19 victories in 2007-08 and won more games in his first two years than any coach in the school’s history. He was named the 2008 […]

Ben Loves Rice: Ben Braun took over as Rice’s new coach after being fired by California last month. Braun led Cal to five NCAA Tournament berths but missed the tournament four times out of the past five years. He replaces Willis Wilson, who led the Owls to a 3-27 overall […]

Sutton Bought Out: Sean Sutton will be paid $2.7 million during the next 10 years by Oklahoma State after being pressured into resigning from his head coaching position. Sutton took over after his father, Eddie Sutton, left and was 39-29 with the Cowboys in his first two seasons. His father […]

7 Inducted Into Hall of Fame: William Davidson, owner and president of the Detroit Pistons basketball operations, was elected into the Hall of Fame, along with broadcaster Dick Vitale and coach Pat Riley. Pat Riley is the third-winningest coach in NBA history, and he said he considered his election “unbelievable.” […]

Xavier Point Guard Arrested: Xavier senior point guard Drew Lavender was booked for marijuana possession and disorderly conduct early Sunday morning. He averaged 10.8 points and 4.5 assists per game while leading the Musketeers to an Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title. Xavier’s athletic department will research the situation to assess […]

LSU Wants to Bring Johnson to the Bayou: According to sources familiar with LSU’s coaching search, the Tigers plan to hire Stanford coach Trent Johnson to replace John Brady. LSU fired Brady near the end of the season, and assistant Butch Pierre finished the season as interim coach. In four […]

Williams Takes Golden Eagles’ Top Spot: Marquette promoted assistant coach Buzz Williams to head coach to replace Tom Crean, who accepted an offer to coach Indiana. Williams moves up after one season as an assistant under Crean. He came to the Golden Eagles after working as New Orleans’ head coach. […]

Mayo Moves Into Draft: USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo said he will enter the NBA Draft and hire an agent, marking the end of his collegiate career. Mayo averaged 20.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a member of college basketball’s elite freshman class. The Trojan was […]

Steele Hopes Scouts Remember His Skills: Alabama point guard Ronald Steele hasn’t played in a game in more than a year, but the Crimson Tide junior announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and won’t hire an agent. Steele missed this season after undergoing three knee surgeries. Steele averaged […]