Tag: NCAA basketball

UF’s Johnson out of medical coma, in stable condition

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News out of Gainesville, Florida. University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was is in a medically induced coma Monday his grandfather, Larry Dejarrett told USA TODAY Monday. UF released a statement saying that Johnson was out of the coma and “following simple commands” From ESPN: University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnsonremains in critical but stable condition and is “following simple commands,” according to a statement Monday from the school. Johnson was successfully transported to UF Health in Gainesville, Florida, after spending the past two days at Tallahassee Memorial and…

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December 6,2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Austin ReavesOklahoma @ TCU 32 6 9   16-18 ft Oscar Da SilvaStanford @ N.C. A&T 26 8 4   12-16 fg Joey HauserMichigan St. vs. Western Mich. 24 10 4   6-10 3-pt Greg WilliamsSt. John’s (NY) vs. Stony Brook 21 4 3   6 stl Moses WrightGa Tech vs. Kentucky 21 8 3   2 stl , 3 blk Sandro MamukelashviliSeton Hall @ Penn St. 30 5 4 Andre GordonTexas A&M vs. Tx-Rio Grande 18 4 5   2 stl Mervin JamesNorth Ala. vs. Carver 25 8…

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December 5, 2020 Men’s College Basketball Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Souley BoumUTEP vs. Sul Ross St. 34 5 11   5-8 3-pt David DukeProvidence vs. Fairl. Dickinson 28 8 1   10-12 ft Justin ChampagniePitt vs. Northern Ill. 22 10 3   2 stl Alan GriffinSyracuse vs. Rider 23 4 5   2 stl Isaiah RossIona @ Hofstra 33 7 3   6-12 3-pt Moses MoodyArkansas vs. Lipscomb 18 8 3 Robbie BeranNorthwestern vs. Chicago St. 19 5 2 Caleb CattoFla. Gulf Coast vs. Florida National 23 8 3   5-10 3-pt Xavier JohnsonPitt vs. Northern Ill. 15 3…

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Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall resigns after abuse investigation

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From Jeff Borzello of ESPN: Wichita State basketball coach Gregg Marshall has resigned following an internal investigation into allegations of physical and verbal abuse, the school announced Tuesday. The school and Marshall agreed to a contract settlement of $7.75 million to be paid over the next six years. “This was a difficult decision, but one I feel was necessary for my family, the university and, most importantly, the student-athletes,” Marshall said. “I remain grateful for my years spent at Wichita State. I wish to thank the coaches, student-athletes, the university,…

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Penn State men’s basketball coach Pat Chambers resigns following internal investigation

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From Jeff Borzello of ESPN Penn State head men’s basketball coach Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation into inappropriate conduct that stemmed from a former player saying Chambers made a reference to a noose around the player’s neck. The school announced it accepted his resignation following an “internal investigation of new allegations of inappropriate conduct by Chambers.” In July, Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton — who transferred from Penn State in the summer of 2019 — said he made the decision to leave the Nittany Lions because Chambers made a reference to a noose…

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Could Wichita State’S Gregg Marshall be the latest coach to cross abuse line with player?

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From Gary Parrish of cbssports.com : If Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall survives his school’s internal investigation into his potential abusive behavior, it’ll only be because he’s been so successful. And because he’s so powerful. And because he has major allies both inside and outside of the Wichita State athletic department. But, make no mistake, if Marshall really did punch Shaq Morris during a practice in 2015 — as Morris claimed in an interview with Stadium published late Thursday — he undeniably crossed a line that cannot be crossed. And if it costs Marshall his…

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Coach John Thompson Jr. passes at 78

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More great news out of 2020. from ESPN: Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as “Big John” throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. Thompson, who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship, built the program into a juggernaut, taking the Hoyas to three Final Fours in the 1980s. His coaching legacy includes the recruitment and development of four players in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson.

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Texas Tech breaks off Marlene Stollings

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From Shanna McCarriston and Chris Bengel of cbssports.com : Texas Tech has fired women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings following allegations of abuse and creating a toxic team environment within the program. According to USA Today, Athletic director Kirby Hocutt told the players in a text message that the change was going to be made. “Good evening, I have really appreciated your trust in our conversation these past two days,” Hocutt said in the text message. “I wanted to let y’all know we have decided to terminate Marlene as our head coach,”…

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“Toxic Enironment” in Texas Tech women’s basketball

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From ESPN’s Graham Hays : Texas Tech women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings created a “toxic environment” of intimidation and fear in her first two seasons at the school, according to a USA Today Sports investigative report. In addition to allegations of mental abuse by Stollings, the report cited multiple allegations of sexual harassment against a strength and conditioning coach who resigned in March. The USA Today report cited interviews with 10 players, two former assistant coaches and two parents, as well as exit interviews obtained through a public records request. Texas Tech…

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No.1 in ‘22 class, Emoni Bates, commits to Michigan State

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From Kyle Boone of cbssports.com: Emoni Bates, the No. 1 basketball recruit in the Class of 2022 and considered by some to be the top basketball recruit regardless of classification, committed to the Michigan State Spartans in a bombshell announcement on Monday.   The 6-foot-8 Ypsilanti, Michigan native chose the Spartans over a host of other offers, citing his longstanding relationship with Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. “They get all my respect,” he said on ESPN’s SportsCenter. “I love how they coach, coach Izzo, I like how they focus on…

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