BY JEREMY FUCHS The SMU basketball program has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA that accuses the program of academic improprieties, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com. SMU will have a chance to respond to the allegations. According to Goodman, assistant coach’s Ulric Maligi’s involvement with sophomore Keith Fraizer has come under fire. Frazier was deemed … [Read more...] about SMU Receives Notice of Allegations From NCAA Regarding Academic Impropriety
SMU Lands USF Transfer Jahmal McMurray
Jahmal McMurray, one of the hottest commodities on the transfer market, has opted to transfer to SMU. ‘The feel was right, the atmosphere and environment was right and I know I’ll be successful there,” he said. The news was first reported by Jon Rothstein. A former St. John’s target, McMurray will be eligible in December. He is currently attending junior college. The point … [Read more...] about SMU Lands USF Transfer Jahmal McMurray
Eric Gaines Names Final Five
By RYAN McMULLEN Eric Gaines, the 6-foot-2 point guard from Lithonia (GA), has cut his list to five schools. He is down to Alabama, LSU, Memphis, TCU, and Washington State. Gaines has an official visit to LSU scheduled on February 28 when the Tigers take on Texas A&M at 12:00 PM. Gaines holds tremendous size for his position, can get to the rim over smaller … [Read more...] about Eric Gaines Names Final Five
Texas coach Chris Beard arrested on felony domestic violence charge
By ADAM ZAGORIA & JIM VERTUNO Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested early Monday on a felony domestic violence charge, according to Travis County (TX) Jail records obtained by ZAGSBLOG. The county Sheriff’s Office said Beard, 49, was arrested by Austin police and booked at 4:18 a.m. ET on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which … [Read more...] about Texas coach Chris Beard arrested on felony domestic violence charge
Jim Calhoun says Kevin Durant was ‘coming’ to UConn before he committed to Texas
By ADAM ZAGORIA What if Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had played for the UConn Huskies in his one-and-done college season? Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun said Durant told his friend Rudy Gay, who starred at UConn, he was coming to UConn for the 2006-07 season before he ultimately landed at Texas where he averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists and then … [Read more...] about Jim Calhoun says Kevin Durant was ‘coming’ to UConn before he committed to Texas