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Miners vs. Gaels, play in first-round of Anaheim Classic (Rivals.com)

UTEP and St. Mary's will square off in opening round action of the second annual Anaheim Classic on Thursday,... (original story)

Memphis reports possible violation to NCAA (AP)

The University of Memphis men's basketball program reported a possible violation to the NCAA on Thursday. School officials said they learned that Dave Bronczek, president of Memphis-based FedEx and a school booster, telephoned a woman who is a FedEx employee and the mother of a high school player be... (original story)

Tulane coach outlines construction plans (Rivals.com)

In what Dave Dickerson hopes is a sign of things to come, renovations attempting to place Tulane basketball... (original story)

TU basketball will make Canada trip (Rivals.com)

The University of Tulsa men's basketball team will take an exhibition tour to Vancouver, Canada, for three... (original story)

Vaden to forego NBA and return to Blazers (Rivals.com)

As expected by many, Robert Vaden has decided one more year at UAB might enhance his chances in next season's... (original story)

Unhappy with playing time, Mack leaving Tigers (AP)

Guard Doneal Mack wants more playing time than he's receiving with the Memphis Tigers, and his father says his son will be transferring once he receives his release. The Commercial Appeal reported on its Web site Thursday that the 6-foot-5 guard feels it's time to move on. Greg Mack told the newspap... (original story)

It's official: TU lands C-USA tourney (Rivals.com)

The Conference USA men's basketball tournament is coming to Tulsa's new downtown arena. The conference's board... (original story)

Uzoh scores seven for Team C-USA (Rivals.com)

In the mother of all road games, Team Conference USA couldn't overcome the homecooking of Team China, as the... (original story)

Gabe Blair departs (Rivals.com)

GREENVILLE, N.C. - According to a source close to the team, East Carolina basketball player Gabe Blair has been... (original story)

Tigers' Anderson withdraws from draft (AP)

Memphis guard Antonio Anderson has withdrawn from the 2008 NBA Draft and is returning to school for his final season of eligibility. He said in a statement released by the school Friday that he'd been projected as a second-round pick, and he was not satisfied with that. This past season, he was the ... (original story)

Calipari signs contract extension through 2012-2013 (AP)

Memphis coach John Calipari has signed a contract extension through the 2012-13 season that includes an annual raise of $500,000. Calipari will make $2.35 million per year and will receive a $5 million bonus if he stays through the end of the deal, athletic director R.C. Johnson announced Saturday. ... (original story)

UAB's Davis receives 2-year contract extension (AP)

UAB men's basketball coach Mike Davis received a two-year contract extension and a $25,000 raise Thursday. The new deal was approved by the compensation committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. It runs through the 2012-2013 season. Davis also got a raise in his base salary to... (original story)

Memphis' Anderson, Dozier join teammates in NBA draft (AP)

The Memphis Tigers' entire starting lineup last season has declared for the NBA draft now that juniors Antonio Anderson and Robert Dozier have become the last from the 2008 NCAA runner-up to announce. The school announced Wednesday that neither Anderson and Dozier is expected to sign with an agent, ... (original story)

Jones, Herd add Florida forward Spikes (Rivals.com)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University men's basketball head coach Donnie Jones announced today the signing of... (original story)

Memphis' Douglas-Roberts heading to NBA (AP)

Memphis All-American guard Chris Douglas-Roberts will enter the NBA draft, joining teammate Derrick Rose as an early entry to the pros, the school announced Friday. Douglas-Roberts led the Tigers with 18.1 points a game as a junior and helped them set a Division I record with 38 victories. He was pi... (original story)



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