05222013Headline:

Summitt to remain Lady Vols’ head coach emeritus

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Pat Summitt will continue in her role as the Tennessee head coach emeritus on Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick’s staff next season. The university announced Wednesday that Summitt had agreed to a one-year contract [...]

CBT: Calipari aims to steal Labissiere from Memphis

HAMPTON, Va. — There’s not a single recruit in the country more interesting that Skal Labissiere. Lets start with the basics. He’s a 6-foot-9 sophomore that can run the floor and has the kind of length and athleticism that makes schools [...]

Stay in school, climb the rankings

1. KENTUCKYRecord: 21-12, lost in 1st round of NITWho do they lose?: Nerlens Noel, Archie Goodwin, Julius Mays, Ryan HarrowWho comes back?: Alex Poythress, Kyle Wiltjer, Willie Cauley-SteinNewcomers?: Julius Randle, Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, [...]

CBT: Pitino follows through on tattoo promise

In the aftermath of Louisville’s national title victory over Michigan, head coach Rick Pitino made public his promise to the team that he would get a tattoo if they won the school’s third championship. With the mission accomplished the Hall [...]

Can Calipari stick it to Memphis?

HAMPTON, Va. — There’s not a single recruit in the country more interesting that Skal Labissiere. Lets start with the basics. He’s a 6-foot-9 sophomore that can run the floor and has the kind of length and athleticism that makes schools [...]

CBT: McDermott returning to Creighton for senior year

Another year of Dougie McBuckets! Creighton star Doug McDermott announced on Thursday that he would be returning to school for his senior season. Coming off of a first-team all-american season in 2012-2013, McDermott will immediately vault to [...]

CBT: Miami guard Larkin to enter NBA draft

One season after a veteran-laden lineup led Miami to its first-ever ACC title, head coach Jim Larrañaga will have to navigate an even tougher ACC with a far more inexperienced roster. According to multiple outlets sophomore point guard Shane [...]

Pitino gets inked

In the aftermath of Louisville’s national title victory over Michigan, head coach Rick Pitino made public his promise to the team that he would get a tattoo if they won the school’s third championship. With the mission accomplished the Hall [...]

CBT: Smith staying at Louisville; right decision?

Louisville will be Russdiculous for one more season, as Russ Smith officially announced that he will be returning to campus to play his senior season for the Cardinals. Smith and his father originally said after the national title game that [...]

McDermott staying in school

Another year of Dougie McBuckets! Creighton star Doug McDermott announced on Thursday that he would be returning to school for his senior season. Coming off of a first-team all-american season in 2012-2013, McDermott will immediately vault to [...]

CBT: Ware has no doubt he’ll play next season

The most iconic moment from this year’s NCAA tournament, and possibly this entire college basketball season, was the photo of Kevin Ware laying on his back, the training staff working on his broken leg as he held his teammate’s hands and [...]

Mistake to stay in school?

Louisville will be Russdiculous for one more season, as Russ Smith officially announced that he will be returning to campus to play his senior season for the Cardinals. Smith and his father originally said after the national title game that [...]

Syracuse’s C.J. Fair returning for senior year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – Syracuse’s C.J. Fair is returning for his senior season. The Orange’s leading scorer and rebounder last season announced his decision Wednesday, saying another year of college basketball and graduating [...]

Charges dropped against UConn center Wolf

VERNON, Conn. (AP) – Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Connecticut center Enosch (EE’-nosh) Wolf stemming from a February domestic violence arrest on campus. Wolf’s attorney, Robert Britt, says prosecutors dropped [...]

CBT: Eddie Jordan introduced as Rutgers coach

To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here. Rutgers introduced Eddie Jordan as their next men’s basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon, ending a search to replace Mike Rice after he was fired amid scandal. Jordan takes control [...]

CBT: Russ Smith reportedly staying at Louisville

There may be an early answer to Russ Smith’s decision on the NBA Draft. Smith, who previously told the media he was hoping to make a decision on his NBA future on Wednesday, is returning to Louisville for his senior year, according to Louisville [...]

CBT: Russ Smith could decide NBA future Wednesday

Louisville guard Russ Smith told members of the media that he will announce his decision on whether or not he’ll enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Smith, who had been reported to be entering the draft shortly after Louisville’s victory in [...]

Ware says he’ll be back

The most iconic moment from this year’s NCAA tournament, and possibly this entire college basketball season, was the photo of Kevin Ware laying on his back, the training staff working on his broken leg as he held his teammate’s hands and [...]

CBT: McCollum says he’s fully recovered

C.J. McCollum, Lehigh’s high-scoring senior guard, was expected to be one of the nation’s most talked about players this season. He was. Until a broken foot days after the start of the New Year ended his storied collegiate career. McCollum [...]

CBT: Ex-Rutgers player, manager recount Rice

While we all can (well, most of us can) agree that the Mike Rice practice video that recently got himself and Athletic Director Tim Pernetti fired is pretty awful. So the guys over at The Big Lead spoke to a former Rutgers team manager as well [...]

Mic check, one-two

Louisville guard Russ Smith told members of the media that he will announce his decision on whether or not he’ll enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Smith, who had been reported to be entering the draft shortly after Louisville’s victory in [...]

CBT: Early entries already past point of no return

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart is the nation’s most highly-regarded NBA Draft prospect that has yet to announce where he’ll play his basketball next season. “I have not made a decision yet,” Smart told NewsOK.com on Monday evening about [...]

The time to heal

C.J. McCollum, Lehigh’s high-scoring senior guard, was expected to be one of the nation’s most talked about players this season. He was. Until a broken foot days after the start of the New Year ended his storied collegiate career. McCollum [...]

CBT: Rutgers, Rice agree on $450K settlement

Two weeks ago, it was believed that Rutgers would owe former head coach Mike Rice nearly $1.1 million as a result of firing him in the aftermath of a player abuse scandal that included profane language and hitting players with basketballs during [...]

Rutgers reaches $450K settlement with Mike Rice

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Rutgers University has reached a $475,000 settlement agreement with Mike Rice, agreeing to pay the fired men’s basketball coach for the remaining two years of his contract, university officials announced Thursday [...]

Uncertainty despite deadlines

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart is the nation’s most highly-regarded NBA Draft prospect that has yet to announce where he’ll play his basketball next season. “I have not made a decision yet,” Smart told NewsOK.com on Monday evening about [...]

CBT Torn ACL? Noel still NBA-bound

Torn ACL and all, Nerlens Noel announced on Monday morning that he would be entering his name into the NBA Draft. “I have loved my time at Kentucky, but I feel that I’m ready to take the next step to the NBA,” Noel said in a statement [...]

CBT: Vander Blue enters NBA Draft

After much speculation, Marquette announced Tuesday that guard Vander Blue has decided to enter his name into the NBA Draft, forgoing his final season of eligibility in Milwaukee. “I’ve had three great years here and appreciate everything [...]

CBT: Uncertainty despite draft deadlines

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart is the nation’s most highly-regarded NBA Draft prospect that has yet to announce where he’ll play his basketball next season. “I have not made a decision yet,” Smart told NewsOK.com on Monday evening about [...]

Chinese teen pondering future after making Masters splash

/ AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Chinese eighth-grader Guan Tianlang will get back to homework and thinking about his future after concluding his incredible adventure as the youngest ever competitor in the Masters on Sunday. The 14-year-old [...]
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