Tag: NCAA basketball

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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Coach Eddie Sutton dies at 84

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Unfortunately Jerry Sloan will not be the only legendary basketball coach to draw his last breath in 2020. Eddie Sutton, the college basketball coach who won over 800 games and lead three teams to the Final Four, passed late Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84. from Kyle Boone of cbs sports: Legendary college basketball coach Eddie Sutton died Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 84 years old. Sutton led his teams to three Final Fours during his illustrious coaching career and won 806 games prior to…

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Wake Forest’s Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

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From Jeff Borzello and Jonathan Givony of ESPN Former Wake Forest big man Olivier Sarr, arguably the top college basketball transfer this spring, is transferring to Kentucky, he told ESPN on Wednesday. “I felt that was the best fit and the best opportunity for me,” Sarr told ESPN. “Being able to play for that great program and showcase my winning drive on that stage. Coach Cal made me understand that I was needed over there.” After coach Danny Manning was fired, Sarr informed Wake Forest that he wanted to enter the transfer portal, which he did…

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