Category: NCAA News Wire
Swingman James Young became the first of Kentucky’s latest talented freshman class to officially declare his intentions to leave after one season for a shot at the NBA Draft. Young averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his only season with the Wildcats, who reached the national championship game before losing to Connecticut earlier this […]
Michigan coach John Beilein announced Tuesday that sophomores Glenn Robinson III and Nik Stauskas will forgo their final two years of eligibility and declare for early entry into the 2014 NBA Draft. “In a very short period of time, these two young men have had a very positive impact on the Michigan basketball program,” Beilein […]
Duke freshman forward Jabari Parker is expected to meet with coach Mike Krzyzewski Tuesday and announce the next day whether or not he will forgo his final three seasons of eligibility to enter the 2014 NBA Draft. Parker is the highest-scoring freshman in Duke history. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound Chicago native averaged 19.1 points and 8.7 […]
Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin has agreed in principle to become the next head coach at California, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. ESPN.com initially reported the development and the report was confirmed by CBSSports.com. Martin just finished his third season at Tennessee. He led the Volunteers to 24 wins and a trip to the Sweet 16 […]
Michigan State sophomore guard Gary Harris will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and enter the 2014 NBA Draft, the school announced Monday. A 2014 First-Team All-Big Ten honoree, Harris averaged 16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a sophomore. He earned USBWA and NABC All-District accolades and earned a spot on […]
Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell is returning to the school for his junior year. Harrell, who is 6-foot-8, averaged 14 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season. Coach Rick Pitino said Monday he was “very excited to say the least” about Harrell’s decision to return, according to ESPN.com. “He and Wayne (Blackshear) will be co-captains […]
The Iowa State Cyclones added some needed help in the backcourt Sunday when former UNLV guard Bryce Dejean-Jones announced he would transfer to Ames. The 6-foot-5 guard led the Rebels in scoring last season (13.6 PPG) while also averaging 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He will be eligible immediately since he’s already graduated. “(Head coach […]
Duke freshman sensation Jabari Parker is still trying to decide whether to stay in college or declare himself eligible for the NBA Draft this year. The 6-foot-8 Parker, projected as a top-three pick if he decides to come out, said Friday that he will consult with Duke coach Mike Kryzyzewski next week to discuss his […]
Michigan guard Nik Stauskas denied an ESPN report that he will turn pro. Stauskas and his father, Paul Stauskas, said nothing is determined. “I can tell you for a fact he has made no decision,” said Paul Stauskas. Nik Stauskas said via Twitter that he hasn’t ruled out another season in Ann Arbor. “Just wanted […]
Former UNLV coach and Hall of Famer Jerry Tarkanian has been hospitalized in Las Vegas after he started having breathing difficulties over the weekend while in Dallas for the Final Four. The 83-year-old Tarkanian was tested for pneumonia before the trip, but the results were negative and he was cleared to travel, his son Danny […]
