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SMU and Larry Brown Land Arizona Transfer Josiah Turner
After a disappointing freshman season at Arizona, Josiah Turner has found a new home. An up-and-down season, that included a pair of suspensions for team violations, ended in late April when Turner announced that he would transfer. SMU and newly-appointed head coach Larry Brown are now taking the talented point guard in, giving Turner a [...]
TweetUNC Adds ESPN Analyst Hubert Davis to Staff
Former North Carolina assistant Jerod Haase left the Tar Heels in April to pursue the head coaching vacancy at UAB. The move left Roy Williams and UNC in search of a new assistant for the 2012-13 season. They have finally found their newest staff member, appointing ex-ESPN analyst Hubert Davis to the position. Davis, who [...]
TweetTony Parker’s Commitment Bolsters a Loaded UCLA Class
The recruitment of Miller Grove H.S. (GA) prospect Tony Parker remained a mystery right up until his formal announcement on Monday afternoon. The announcement itself was quite strange, as a press conference that was scheduled for 4 p.m. (EST) began with a number of speakers that ultimately delayed Parker’s decision until shortly after 5 p.m. [...]
TweetVirginia Tech Fires Basketball Coach Seth Greenberg
After nine seasons, the Virginia Tech Hokies and basketball coach Seth Greenberg have decided to part ways. News of the firing broke early Monday afternoon, though it did not become official until the school’s 4:00 press conference. The news came as a surprise to Greenberg, who earlier today, when asked by a Washington Post reporter, [...]
TweetVIDEO: Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan Fueling Transfer Fire in TV Interview
***UPDATE*** (3:00 p.m. EST, Apr. 19)- After meeting with Uthoff on Thursday, Wisconsin has lifted all restrictions on the transfer, with the exception of Big Ten schools. The story is well-known by now. Wisconsin redshirt freshman Jared Uthoff is looking to transfer from the Madison-based campus, seeking the opportunity to continue his collegiate career [...]
TweetAnthony Davis Among Five Kentucky Starters Leaving for NBA
A 7 p.m. (EST) press conference was called on Tuesday night to announce the intentions of all five starters from a Kentucky Wildcats’ squad that is fresh off a National Championship. During that press conference, freshmen Anthony Davis, Marquis Teague, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, as well as sophomores Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb all officially announced [...]
TweetRant Sports’ Mid-Major Player of the Year: Doug McDermott (Creighton)
Kentucky was crowned the 2012 National Champions back on Apr. 2, effectively ending the 2011-12 college basketball season. Five Rant Sports writers took the time to vote on some of this year’s memorable moments and top performers. First up, the Rant Sports’ Mid-Major Player of the Year. Winner: Doug McDermott School: Creighton Stats: 23. [...]
TweetLarry Brown Agrees to Become Head Coach at SMU
On Mar. 13, SMU made the decision to fire head coach Matt Doherty. With the school moving to the Big East Conference in 2013, the Mustangs were looking to move forward with a new era. In six seasons at SMU, Doherty compiled an 80-109 record overall, a number that likely played a pivotal part in [...]
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