Colonel to Join Other Forces: Eastern Kentucky coach Jeff Neubauer announced that guard Zach Ingles has left the Colonels and Eastern Kentucky and will transfer. Ingles was a JuCo newcomer last year and led the team in three-point field goals and free-throw shooting. He averaged 11.7 points per game. Without […]

Former Crusader Returns to Valpo: Valparaiso coach Homer Drew has hired Ivan Vujic as an assistant coach. Vujic averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a Crusader from 1998-2000. During Vujic’s two seasons as a player at Valpo, the Crusaders reached the NCAA Tournament both seasons. [8/23/05]

Duquesne Roster Doesn’t Go According to Plans: As Duquesne students arrive on campus for the fall semester, two would-be Duke players won’t be there. Vandrell Rivers has been released from his commitment to attend Duquesne because he hasn’t met NCAA standards for JuCo transfers. And walk-on Dave Mazza has opted […]

Razorback Newcomer Will Wait: Ryan McBride, a junior transfer from Monterey Peninsula College in California, will sit out all of this coming season to catch up on SEC academic requirements. Coach Stan Heath knew McBride would not be eligible for the first semester and decided to redshirt him for the […]

Cooke Lands at Colorado State: Former Virginia Tech point guard Marquie Cooke will next play at Colorado State after the Hokies kicked him off the team for unspecified reasons. Cooke averaged 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a freshman. Although Virginia Tech officials did not offer […]

Cougar Reserve Seeks New Start: Freshly cleared of several drug-related charges, College of Charleston forward Tavon Nelson has decided to transfer to another school, leaving behind the bad karma at Charleston. Nelson played in every game last season for the Cougars, averaging 2.6 points and three rebounds per game. He […]

Greer Joins Brother in NBA: Wright State assistant coach Larry Greer has left the school to work for the Houston Rockets as a scout. His brother works for the Rockets as an assistant coach. Greer has been at Wright State for the past two years. He has also worked as […]

Pierce Admits It: Former Iowa Hawkeye Pierre Pierce avoided a jury trial by pleading guilty to sexual abuse, third-degree burglary, criminal mischief and false imprisonment. Amid jury selection for his trial, Pierce decided to plead to charges that do not include a possible 25-year sentence for first-degree burglary. Pierce had […]

Ducks Aren’t Going Anywhere For a While: With the estimated cost continuing to rise, construction of the proposed new sports arena at the University of Oregon has been put on hold. The plan is still there to build it, but no date has been set, meaning the Ducks will continue […]

Appeals Process for Mascots Outlined: The NCAA outlined the appeals process for schools that want to use Native American nicknames and mascots in postseason play, with the first review scheduled for next week. Appeals will go through a committee chaired by NCAA senior vice president for governance and membership Bernard […]