Katz: Siena announces its presence
There is now room for a rotation of lesser-known programs to have their day where they can compete with any team in the country. Siena thinks it is next in line, writes Andy Katz.
Katz: Davis deals with new pressures
Instead of planning for an encore performance at Drake, Keno Davis finds himself trying to rebuild a Providence College program that finds itself near the bottom of the Big East, writes Andy Katz.
SE Missouri fires AD, puts hoops coach on leave
Southeast Missouri State fired athletic director Don Kaverman and placed men's basketball coach Scott Edgar on administrative leave on Thursday, three days after the NCAA notified the school of possible major violations.
Report: Arthur's grade-changing probe reopened
The Dallas Independent School District has reopened an investigation into alleged improper grade changes for former star basketball player Darrell Arthur at South Oak Cliff High School, WFAA, the ABC affiliate in Dallas reported.
UConn freshman Miles expelled following hearing
Connecticut freshman basketball player Nate Miles told a newspaper Thursday night that he doesn't know if he will appeal being expelled from school after being arrested for violating a restraining order.
WVU hoop players plead to charges from scuffle
West Virginia basketball players Joe Mazzulla and Cam Thoroughman have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a July scuffle with police at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Santa Clara's Bryant recovering from stab wounds
Standout Santa Clara center John Bryant was recovering Monday from stab wounds to the back stemming from an off-campus incident early Saturday, Santa Clara Police said.
Pittsburgh extends Dixon's deal another 3 years
Pittsburgh basketball coach Jamie Dixon's contract was extended three seasons through the 2015-16 season Thursday, a deal that came two years following his last extension.
Suspect in stabbing of Tubby's nephew arraigned
A 19-year-old Worcester man has pleaded not guilty in connection with the fatal stabbing of a college student who was the nephew of University of Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith.
