NCAA Basketball Players News

“I am extremely, extremely disappointed but I feel so great about Alex that I understand his decision to transfer”

Alex Stepheson , a rising junior power forward for the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, will transfer in order to be closer to his family in California due to several health concerns. via CSTV.com

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“We're confident we've got it just about right but are willing to change it if membership proposes a better way. The bottom line is (that) more student athletes are staying in school and graduating ...”

After a season during which Tennessee lost a basketball scholarship for poor academic performance, Coach Bruce Pearl on Thursday called for changes to NCAA rules that penalize schools when players turn pro ... via WBIR-TV

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“Since Darrell Arthur really did not pass Algebra, which means he did not clear the (NCAA) clearinghouse, that also means that he really should not have been eligible for a Division I major college scholarship”

One of the key components of Kansas’ national championship team, according to a Dallas television report, never should have been eligible to play to begin with in college.WFAA-TV, Dallas’ ABC ... via KansasCity.com

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“In reviewing the facts of this case we don't believe there's sufficient evidence to indicate that a crime was committed”

The El Paso County district attorney said Thursday that his office is declining to prosecute UTEP junior guard Stefon Jackson , who was accused of lying to authorities about the whereabouts of a cousin from ... via ESPN

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“I understand compliance and I understand the rules”

Former USC basketball star O.J. Mayo has denied allegations that he received cash and gifts from events promoter Rodney Guillory and said he was confident an investigation will determine he did not violate NCAA rules.

"I know for a fact that I haven't accepted anything," Mayo told the Los Angeles Times for Thursday's editions. "My family hasn't accepted anything, so I'm just waiting for the NCAA to do what they have to do to prove that I haven't done anything wrong."

Louis Johnson, a former associate of Mayo's, claimed in a segment of ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that Guillory received money from Bill Duffy Associates and funneled cash and gifts to Mayo. Read more

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“He's a wonderful young man that we want to help.”

CU player's future cloudy By B.G. Brooks , Rocky Mountain News Originally published 12:28 p.m., May 15, 2008 Updated 12:28 p.m., May 15, 2008 BOULDER - University of Colorado basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik said ... via Rocky Mountain News

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There is no more demanding job in the theater than running a company. And among an artistic director's many daunting chores, none is more challenging than selecting a season: To what extent do you cater to your ... via Riverfront Times

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“As all of you know, we've gone through the last couple of days with a great deal of anticipation. We would like everyone to know that Travis Ford will be with us for many years to come.”

The happiest man in college basketball may be the one who recently moved into Travis Ford 's old office. via Rivals

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Jamal Abu-Shamala an Olympian? Posted on May 14th, 2008 11:01 AM By Myron Medcalf Gophers senior forward Jamal Abu-Shamala will try out for the Jordanian national team next month, according to Gophers spokesman ... via Star Tribune

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“He was one of the most-liked players amongst his teammates and is a first-rate young man and an excellent student.”

Redshirt freshman guard Thomas Abercrombie has been granted his release from the Washington State University men's basketball program. via KREM.com

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