Bad Blood Spills Into Court: The Kansas/Missouri rivalry is taking a legal turn as a trespassing trial has been delayed until Dec. 21. During the Tigers’ home game against the Jayhawks last March, three Kansas students bickered with the off-duty Columbia police chief, who attended the game as a fan. […]

Richardson vs. America?: Although former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson lost in his last court appearance – a lengthy trial in which he claimed wrongful termination and accused Razorback officials of racism – he may soon get to take on the entire country. Panamanian Basketball Federation officials are considering hiring Richardson, […]

Former DePaul Coach Hopes Success Extends to New NBDL Franchise: The NBA is seeking to strengthen the NBA Developmental League by adding several new franchises, including a new team in Tulsa, Okla., dubbed the 66ers. Former DePaul coach Joey Meyer will be the 66ers’ coach. He has led the NBDL […]

Chippewa Legend Edwards Passes: Central Michigan Hall-of-Famer Don Edwards passed away last Saturday night. He was 61. Edwards, who was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus last fall, passed away in his home in Grand Rapids. “The Animal” Edwards played for four seasons (1962-66), and was team captain and MVP […]

Blazers Appoint Daniels: Alabama-Birmingham head coach Mike Anderson announced the hiring of Jeff Daniels (not the actor, we hope) as the Blazers’ Director of Basketball Operations. Daniels was previously head coach at University of Montevallo (Ala.) for eight seasons (his alma mater), and most recently was an assistant at Valdosta […]

Two Forwards Depart Blue Raiders: Middle Tennessee State has announced that junior forwards Keith Christmas and Alex Weekes are transferring from the Blue Raider program. Weekes averaged 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game last season, while Christmas averaged one point and 1.2 rebounds in 16 games. Weekes’ production was […]

Tide Rolls to D-II: Officials at the University of Alabama have announced that redshirt freshman center Shawn Taylor will be transferring to Chipola Junior College (Marianna, FL). The 6-11 Taylor played in 11 games last season, averaging 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds. He will be eligible for this coming basketball […]

FAMU Self-Imposes Penalties: Florida A&M officials have announced that they will impose a one-year postseason ban on its men’s basketball team, and elimination of one assistant coach as part of the widespread NCAA violations uncovered in an internal investigation completed in June. The upshot: Over 200 violations in 12 varsity […]

Former Bobcat Pleads Guilty: Former Montana State point guard Frank Brown pleaded guilty to two counts of rape as part of a plea bargain that may allow him to avoid prison. Brown was arrested on November 23, 2004 on three counts of rape of a 15-year old girl. One count […]

Green Named To Sooner Staff: Oklahoma head coach Kelvin Sampson announced the hiring of Jerry Green as the Sooners’ director of basketball operations. Green is the former head coach at both Tennessee and Oregon, and had a 89-36 record at Tennessee, and a 72-70 record at Oregon. Green, whose contract […]