Archive | Basketball – Men’s
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Replacing Evan Turner: Buckeyes look toward life after NBA-bound guard
When next season begins, the Ohio State U. men’s basketball team will return with four of its five starters from the 2009-2010 campaign. But the one missing, Evan Turner, left a gaping hole in the Buckeyes’ roster when he declared for the NBA Draft last week.
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Penn State U. standout Battle aims for NBA
Penn State U. could be losing its best player, with junior guard Talor Battle testing the waters of the June 24 NBA Draft. Battle filed paperwork Thursday to be eligible to work out with NBA teams but did not hire an agent, meaning he can choose to return to school before May 8.
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One-and-done hoop star Henry a first for Self at U. Kansas
Coach Bill Self can do it all. Almost. He has a combined record of 202-43 in seven seasons with U. Kansas. He finishes at the top of the Big 12 almost every year. He even has a championship.
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U. Kentucky’s Patterson, four freshmen declare for draft
D-day has struck Big Blue Nation. Wednesday, April 7 will be known as Decision Day for the U. Kentucky men’s basketball team, and the roster will look very different next year.
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Former basketball coach’s trial delayed because of lingering effects of withdrawal
Former Oklahoma State U. basketball coach Sean Sutton was unable to appear in court for his second arraignment Monday because of lingering withdrawal symptoms. Judge Stephen Kistler excused his absence again and postponed his next court appearance to 10 a.m.
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Column: If NCAA becomes a business, athletes should get a cut
The 2010 NCAA Tournament will be remembered for one thing: defying the odds. From the Butler Bulldogs’ magical run to Indianapolis to Northern Iowa finishing off overall No. 1 seed Kansas, it was the year that showed it can be done without agents, zillion-dollar facilities or endless budgets.
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UN-FOUR-GETTABLE: Duke outlasts Butler to win Coach K’s fourth title
INDIANAPOLIS — Lance Thomas’s stomach dropped. Brian Zoubek said it was like watching a slow-motion movie. Nolan Smith was so afraid of what might happen that he turned his back and looked away from the most important shot of his career.
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Duke U. campus erupts in celebration
A one-point lead with 3.6 seconds left was good enough for thousands of Duke fans to storm Cameron’s court Monday night.
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New basketball coach Purnell a perfect fit at DePaul
While standing at the podium after being introduced as DePaul U.'s Head Basketball Coach for the first time, Oliver Purnell had a quick lapse in memory. He'd forgotten how many programs he turned around. "I've had an opportunity to turn around -- I'm losing count --three programs now.