NCAA Basketball

As players test the waters, college coaches get testy

A new rule that governs how underclassmen test the NBA draft waters is testing the patience of college coaches, Jeff Goodman says.

Getting Price right

UConn got good news when Hasheem Thabeet decided to stay. Is more coming on the A.J. Price front? Jeff Goodman has the details.

Springmann, Battle top elite group of assistant coaches

Jeff Goodman asked for some help in selecting the nation's top assistant coaches. Kansas' Joe Dooley ended up near the top of the list.

UNC, Michigan St. look good for '08-'09

With no early departures, Tom Izzo's Michigan State is stacked. But is that enough for them to top Jeff Goodman's Preseason Top 25?

WVU coach Huggins hurt in airport fall

West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement. Athletic director Ed Pastilong says Huggins had a bump on his head, and never lost consciousness. Pastilong says Huggins and other athletic department staff flew to Charlotte on Thursday morning for a Mountaineer Athletic Club event.

Duquesne's James hires agent, bolting for NBA

Shawn James, the shot-blocking center who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10 James previously submitted his name as an early entry to the draft, but had not signed with an agent until doing so Thursday with Steve Cronin. Hiring an agent eliminates any chance of James playing again in college.

Lyons will return for senior season

Missouri forward Leo Lyons, who led the Big 12 in field goal percentage, withdrew from the NBA draft on Thursday and announced he would return for his senior season. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound Lyons made the decision after meeting with coach Mike Anderson and his staff, based on feedback from NBA teams as well as family and friends. "I just felt like it was the right decision," Lyons said. "I really want to graduate, and by staying at Missouri that will happen." Lyons led Missouri with 13.

Key assistant leaving Arizona for Memphis

FOXSports.com has learned that Arizona assistant Josh Pastner has agreed in principle to join John Calipari on his staff at Memphis.

Georgetown guard Jeremiah Rivers to transfer

Georgetown sophomore guard Jeremiah Rivers will transfer to another school, making him the second player to leave coach John Thompson III's team since the end of the season. Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, played in all 34 games this season, averaging 2.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Rivers, who has not indicated where he will transfer, was often used as a defensive specialist, assigned to the other team's top scoring guard.

NCAA Football

Mallett, Hogs fans must chill

Ryan Mallett failed to have his post-transfer year off waived. Lisa Horne says he should enjoy it, and Arkansas fans should chill.

Scout Q&A: Keeping up with Crabtree

Many experts call Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree a "system receiver." But Crabtree tells Scout.com that had nothing to do with his stats.

Spring football: Pac-10 roundup

USC's QB situation gets settled just as UCLA's descends into chaos. CFN runs down all the Pac-10 spring storylines.

Is LSU better off without Perrilloux?

Ryan Perrilloux got his fair share of chances to be a star at LSU. Pete Fiutak says the Tigers couldn't afford to give him another one.

Hamilton resigns from Ga. Tech

Former Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton resigned from his position at the school Wednesday, a day after he was charged with marijuana possession, driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run. The charges came about a week after the 31-year-old was hired as the school's assistant director of player personnel. "Today, I sadly accepted Joe's resignation," said Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson, who offered the school's support.

Texas QB Kinne transfers to Tulsa

Quarterback G.J. Kinne, who was fourth on the depth chart at Texas, transferred to Tulsa on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Kinne will have to sit out next season and will be a sophomore when he becomes eligible in 2009. "We're extremely excited to have a player of G.J.'s caliber. He has been a winner his whole life. For a player of his caliber to transfer to Tulsa speaks volumes about our program and where we're are at this point," Tulsa coach Todd Graham said.

Seminoles' tackle Rose ruled ineligible

Florida State offensive Daron Rose is ineligible for the season and will attend a junior college. Rose, who started 11 games last season, will attempt to regain his eligibility, school officials said Wednesday. Rose's departure is the second this week for the Seminoles, who are coming off consecutive 7-6 seasons. Sophomore linebacker Marcus Ball, another projected starter, was released from his scholarship Monday.

FIU hit with 4 years' probation

Florida International was placed on four years' probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and will lose scholarships for a variety of infractions. More than 40 athletes who competed for the school from the 2002-03 through the 2006-07 academic years violated rules, said Josephine Potuto, chairwoman of the NCAA committee on infractions.

Buried on depth chart, Texas QB transfers to Tulsa

Quarterback G.J. Kinne, who was fourth on the depth chart at Texas, transferred to Tulsa on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Kinne will have to sit out next season and will be a sophomore when he becomes eligible in 2009. "We're extremely excited to have a player of G.J.'s caliber. He has been a winner his whole life. For a player of his caliber to transfer to Tulsa speaks volumes about our program and where we're are at this point," Tulsa coach Todd Graham said.

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