Category: College Headlines
As expected, Texas men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and baseball coach Augie Garrido received two-year contract extensions from the UT system board of regents Thursday. Agenda shows Texas’ Rick Barnes in line for extension Barnes, who rebounded to make the NCAA Tournament last season, had his contract extended through the 2018-19 season via Chuck Carlton […]
BREAKING — Temple’s Fran Dunphy has hired Aaron McKie as an assistant coach, sources told @CBSSports. Story coming. via Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Twitter
One veteran NBA scout who has watched the games told SNY.tv that freshman big man Karl Anthony-Towns of New Jersey could be in the mix for the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and that Kentucky’s second five is better than a lot of teams’ first five. via Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv
Even if John Calipari had known LeBron James would eventually return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the University of Kentucky coach told The Courier-Journal he likely still would have signed his seven-year extension to stay with the Wildcats in June. He just couldn’t leave more than a half-dozen players who themselves passed on the NBA draft […]
Once the season gets started in a few months, (Tyus) Jones could beat out senior Quinn Cook for the starting position, but the freshman says he’s not working against him. “We’re looking at it as, we’re both trying to get better,” Jones said in an interview with The Associated Press. “We’re both pushing each other […]
We remain confident that the NCAA has not violated the antitrust laws and intend to appeal. We will also be seeking clarity from the District Court on some details of its ruling. Further, the Court rejected the plaintiffs’ claims that the NCAA licensed student-athletes’ names, images and likenesses to EA Sports or anyone else. It […]
Former Cougar guard Anthony Johnson is considered the leading candidate for the job. In the next few days, the committee is expected to interview Johnson, who was the first player from the College of Charleston to be selected in the NBA draft when Sacramento picked the former Stall High star in the second round in […]
Seattle guard Allonzo Trier has committed to Arizona, giving the Wildcats a third five-star player for its potential powerhouse 2015 recruiting class. Scout and ESPN both reported Trier’s decision this morning. Trier already updated his Twitter page with his choice and has been re-tweeting congratulations all morning. via Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star
Incoming MU freshman point guard Emmanuel Mudiay, who some believe could be a No. 1 overall draft pick, instead has decided to play overseas this season. Mudiay had committed to play for Larry Brown over Kentucky and Kansas. Brown confirmed Mudiay’s decision after the player’s brother spoke to SI.com, saying, “It’s all about the kid. I […]
Rick Pitino’s game plan doesn’t include retirement any time soon. The 61-year-old Louisville men’s basketball coach said Wednesday that he “can go for a long time” thanks to the enthusiasm provided by recent Cardinals recruiting classes. Pitino said during a news conference discussing a roster that’s preparing to enter the tough Atlantic Coast Conference that […]
