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Lorenzen Wright's death ruled a homicide

The death of Lorenzen Wright has reportedly been termed a homicide by gunshot wound.

NCAA penalizes Arizona basketball program

The NCAA has penalized the University of Arizona for major violations involving the men's basketball program.

Body of missing Lorenzen Wright found

The body of Lorenzen Wright, who had been missing since last week, has been found by law enforcement officials.

Northwestern's Coble will forgo his senior season

Northwestern forward Kevin Coble has opted to forgo his senior season, leaving the team without one of its best players.

Two Drexel hoop players in trouble with the law

Drexel University has placed three male students, including basketball players Jamie Harris and Kevin Phillip, on interim suspension pending the outcome of a police investigation into a robbery on July 21.

Report: Drexel players in trouble with the law

The New York Post is reporting that two Drexel University basketball players are facing robbery and weapons charges after allegedly burglarizing a student's apartment last week.

UIC's Collins announces retirement

Longtime men's head basketball coach Jimmy Collins announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 years at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

UConn AD Hathaway to serve as Division I men's basketball chair

The NCAA announced on Monday that Jeff Hathaway, director of athletics at the University of Connecticut, has been appointed chair of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2011-12 academic year.

Legendary UNC hoops coach Dean Smith suffering from memory loss

The family of former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith issued a statement Saturday addressing the health of the college basketball icon.

NCAA Tournament to begin with "First Four" games

The Division I Men's Basketball Committee revealed its format for the newly expanded 68-team field in the NCAA Tournament on Monday.

Duke draws Princeton in CBE field

The CBE Classic revealed its regional lineup for the upcoming season with Duke and Princeton highlighting the early matchups.

Legends Classic matchups set

The Legends Classic has announced its lineup for the upcoming season, with Syracuse, Michigan, Georgia Tech and UTEP each hosting a pair of regional round games in late November.

South Florida extends hoops coach Heath

The University of South Florida has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Stan Heath through the 2014-15 season.

Zaleski tabbed interim athletic director at Towson

Ted Zaleski Jr. has been named the interim director of athletics at Towson University.

UTSA inks Thompson to contract extension

The University of Texas-San Antonio has signed head men's basketball coach Brooks Thompson to a contract extension through the 2014-15 season.

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