Category Archives: College Basketball

NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point.  You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

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Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

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Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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Glenn Rice suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Georgia Tech’s leading scorer Glenn Rice was suspended 3 games for violating unspecified team rules.

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NC State Forward CJ Leslie suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

North Carolina State Forward CJ Leslie was suspended 3 games for receiving $140 in improper benefits.

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Oklahoma basketball put on 3 years probation

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Major violations leading to 3 years probation and a $15,000 fine.

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Miami’s DeQuan Jones to sit out season

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Miami’s DeQuan Jones is planning to sit out the season while the school reviews eligibility issues including whether he was recruited with $10,000 from a booster.

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Where does the realignment wheel stop? Big 12 stops at 10

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So we get further into the abyss of realignment and every week there seem to be more and more developments and non-developments. The realignment problems continue to grow and we have not even got to the point where the schools have … finish reading Where does the realignment wheel stop? Big 12 stops at 10

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing.  The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

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Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing when you see lawsuits filed by agents against players even in the wake of the ongoing improper benefits which were provided by that agent. The allegations were first reported by The Washington Post  which has a … finish reading Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

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Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Lamar is looking into whether new men’s basketball coach Pat Knight violated an NCAA rule by allowing two recruits to speak with his father, former Indiana coach Bob Knight. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana high school players Donnell Minton … finish reading Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

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Synthetic pot kills college athlete in S. Carolina

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A coroner says an Anderson University basketball player died after ingesting a chemical used in synthetic marijuana. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore said 19-year-old Lamar Jack’s collapse during a preseason workout and death days later was caused by acute … finish reading Synthetic pot kills college athlete in S. Carolina

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Court affirms $1 million ruling against Tubby Smith

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a $1 million civil verdict against the University of Minnesota and men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith, denying their request for a new trial. The ruling Monday says the school must pay $1 million … finish reading Court affirms $1 million ruling against Tubby Smith

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Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Vadnerbilt center Festus Ezeli suspended six games for accepting a meal and hotel room from a Vanderbilt University alumnus, a violation of NCAA rules. Vanderbilt self-reported the violationto the Southeastern Conference and NCAA in early August. The NCAA finalized its ruling … finish reading Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

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North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA claims to investigate issues relating to agent involvement in incidents that cause eligibility problems.   But when a state finally decides to do a real investigation into the issues and wants to get cooperation and documentation from the NCAA, … finish reading North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

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Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Kansas will be without two talented freshmen this season. Coach Bill Self said Friday that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor have been declared partial qualifiers by the NCAA and will not be eligible to play this season. They cannot practice … finish reading Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

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Florida forward Cody Larson avoids jail for probation violation

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) Cody Larson won’t serve jail time for his probation violation. Judge John Schlimgen in Sioux Falls, S.D., gave Larson two additional years of probation Friday and reinstated his 120-day suspended sentence. Larson also must talk to four high school basketball … finish reading Florida forward Cody Larson avoids jail for probation violation

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Bill Russell sues NCAA for unauthorized use of likeness

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell is suing the NCAA for using his likeness without paying him or seeking his consent. Russell’s lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Oakland, Calif., according to the report. The lawsuit claims the … finish reading Bill Russell sues NCAA for unauthorized use of likeness

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College landscape set for major shake-up this week; is it good for any sport other than football?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The college football season is in full swing but more of the headlines are coming from the changes in the landscape of the conferences. After a week of speculation, Pitt and Syracuse were accepted to become members of the ACC on the … finish reading College landscape set for major shake-up this week; is it good for any sport other than football?

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