NCAA Basketball 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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“Darrell was still failing, and was not making much of an effort in class, and was not coming to tutoring”

The South Oak Cliff High School boys basketball team has already been forced to forfeit their 2006 state title. via WFAA

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“White is an outstanding pitcher. He's put up great numbers. He's got really good stuff. To score the numbers of runs, that was big for us.”

North Carolina pitcher Alex White had only allowed two home runs all season.

By the fourth inning Thursday, the University of Miami matched that total.

By game's end, the Hurricanes were celebrating the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title.

UM showcased its powerful hitting and the pitching of Chris Hernandez to capture a 12-2 victory at Mark Light Field in front of 3,250 fans. The win and Florida State's loss to North Carolina State wrapped up the league championship and the No. 1 seed in next week's ACC tournament in Jacksonville. Read more

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“I'd be shocked if they didn't take either Love or Lopez”

Heat fans shouldn't fret too much if Miami is unlucky in the draft lottery next Tuesday. via Times-Transcript

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“You know, just trying different things out. You can tell when something's working - you know, when you work on a scene, it becomes very obvious, like, 'OK, that feels right. That works.' You know right away.”

Nathaniel Hornblower has nothing on Adam Yauch. For years, the lederhosen-clad enigma had tried to steal the spotlight from the Beastie Boy, thanks to a string of directorial credits on B-Boy videos and last ... via VH1 News

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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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“We're excited going into the weekend. We feel like our destiny is in our hands.”

It's always advisable to get a rolling start into Lubbock. With senior Tim Matthews throwing a three-hit shutout in his final appearance at Baylor Ballpark, the Bears run-ruled Stephen F. Austin, 11-0, in their ... via Waco Tribune-Herald

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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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“Reginald is a definite winner”

Head coach Orlando Early and the Warhawk men's basketball team added to an already strong signing class Wednesday morning after announcing junior college point guard Reginald Lassiter will join the program for ... via News-Star

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