Wildcats Prepare to Lose Two: Kentucky sophomore guard Derrick Jasper and freshman center Morakinyo Williams will likely transfer, though for different reasons. The homesick Jasper, the more noteworthy departure of the two, will look to move closer to his family in California. He has not officially announced he will transfer, […]

Iowa’s Leading Scorer Transfers After Feeling Disrespected: Iowa junior guard Tony Freeman will transfer to another school after feeling that coach Todd Lickliter disrespected him in a post-season meeting. Freeman, who led the Hawkeyes with 13.8 points per game last season, was the Hawkeyes’ only all-conference team selection. He said […]

Arizona Boots Simon From Bench: Arizona will not keep assistant coach Miles Simon on coach Lute Olson’s staff, opting not to renew his contract. Simon had been working on a year-to-year contract since 2005. The school did not give a reason for his departure, and Olson said he never comments […]

Pearl and Two Volunteers Part Ways: Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl has kicked sophomores Duke Crews and Ramar Smith off the team. Pearl said the dismissals are the culmination of several problems that each player has had. Smith averaged 7.4 points and 3.2 assists per game last season, and Crews added […]

Crean Won’t Welcome Back Bassett and Ellis: Indiana coach Tom Crean said he will not reinstate Armon Bassett and Jamarcus Ellis, upholding a decision by former interim coach Dan Dakich. Dakich dismissed the players because they missed an appointment and refused to run laps as punishment. With nearly every major […]

Huggins Signs 11-Year Contract: West Virginia coach Bob Huggins signed an 11-year contract that will pay him $1.5 million per season to coach his alma mater. Huggins agreed to a five-year offer sheet when he became the Mountaineers’ coach last year, but he did not sign an official contract. The […]

Hoosier Doesn’t Go Quietly: Indiana freshman forward Eli Holman will transfer from the Hoosiers to another school. While informing new coach Tom Crean of his decision, Holman became upset and knocked over a potted plant in the coach’s office. Crean and his staff called the police because they felt Holman […]

Lofton Dealt With Cancer Before Season: Tennessee senior guard Chris Lofton had surgery and radiation treatment in spring 2007 to treat testicular cancer, which doctors found after Lofton was selected for a random drug tests. During the evaluation, doctors found high levels of a hormone that led them to the […]

Cougars Give Bennett a Raise: Washington State gave coach Tony Bennett a raise, bumping his salary to $1 million a year and extending his contract through 2015. One of the hottest young coaches in the country, Bennett has led the Cougars to back-to-back 26-win seasons and NCAA Tournament berths. Washington […]