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FanHouse: Austin Rivers is a chip off the old Doc

July 31, 2010

Andy Glockner: New Mexico's Gordon, Negedu lead list of impact transfers

July 31, 2010

There isn't a Wesley Johnson in the transfer class of 2010, but that doesn't mean this group lacks potential punch. Andy Glockner profiles a pair of New Mexico newbies and five others.

Huggins' fall blamed on medicine, empty stomach

July 31, 2010

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia University says basketball coach Bob Huggins' rib-breaking fall occurred because medication taken on an empty stomach left him lightheaded.

Pitino aide says coach never suggested abortion

July 31, 2010

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino never said a woman who claimed the Louisville basketball coach got her pregnant after a one-night stand had to get an abortion but did advise she "go out of town" to get medical care, his longtime aide told a jury Friday.

NCAA adds to Arizona's self-imposed punishment

July 31, 2010

PHOENIX(AP) The NCAA has placed the University of Arizona men's basketball program on two year's probation and vacated 19 wins from the 2007-08 season for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson.

Recovering Northwestern star Coble calls it quits

July 31, 2010

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Kevin Coble, one of Northwestern's top players, has chosen to skip his senior season after sitting out with a broken left foot last year.

Seth Davis: Assessing notable college and prep players on display in Las Vegas

July 31, 2010

Seth Davis spent three days in Las Vegas checking out some of the finest players from the college and high school ranks. Here are his observations, with a little help from an NBA scout.

Drexel suspends pair after armed robbery charge

July 31, 2010

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Drexel University athletic officials indefinitely suspended two basketball players charged in an armed robbery at a fellow student's apartment last week.

NABC to coaches: Nix all financial ties to Pumps

July 31, 2010

KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) -- The National Association of Basketball Coaches said Friday this will be the last year its members can have financial relationships with the Harold Pump Foundation, a charity run by basketball power brokers David and Dana Pump.