Indiana gives Dakich $185,000 settlement (AP)

Indiana University has reached a settlement with former interim coach Dan Dakich, paying him the $185,000 he was scheduled to earn next school year. IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre confirmed the deal, saying Dakich was owed a base salary of $110,000 with a supplemental bonus of $75,000. Dakich replaced Kelvin Sampson...

Mayo denies allegations of cash, gifts (AP)

Charges dropped against UTEP G Jackson (AP)

The El Paso County district attorney said Thursday that his office is declining to prosecute UTEP junior guard Stefon Jackson, who was accused of lying to authorities about the whereabouts of a cousin from Philadelphia wanted on a felony warrant. Jackson, 21, was arrested last month and charged with hindering...

Grambling State names Duckett coach (AP)

Rick Duckett, an assistant coach at South Carolina for the last six seasons, was hired Thursday as the men's head coach at Grambling State University. Duckett had been as assistant to Dave Odom at South Carolina since 2002. Odom retired following the 2007-08 season. Duckett compiled a 150-75 record in...

Indiana: Self-imposed penalties enough (AP)

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach. Sampson said he had been judged before he had a chance...

Duquesne G Mensah to enter NBA draft (AP)

Kojo Mensah, a junior guard who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-1 Mensah decided to leave school even though he appears to have little chance of being...

NCAA recommends goaltending rule change (AP)

An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the backboard could not be touched, regardless of whether it is on an upward or downward flight. "This change better defines and discerns the act of goaltending,"...

Cal women's team headed for Africa (AP)

Joanne Boyle wants to adopt a baby from Africa, knowing full well the challenges of raising a child as a single woman coaching college basketball. She is taking her California team on a cultural trip to Africa later this month, and it will be a personal mission for the 44-year-old...

Drain hired as Grambling State's women's basketball coach (AP)

Donnita Drain was hired as Grambling State's women's basketball coach on Wednesday. Drain is the reigning two-time Women's Basketball Coaches Association Region III Coach of the Year. Drain's hiring is pending approval from the university's Board of Supervisors. "She brings an unbelievable work ethic, a tremendous amount of energy and...

Tennessee F Baugh has knee surgery (PA SportsTicker)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - Tennessee freshman forward Vicki Baugh on Tuesday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in her left knee.

G McGee leaves Arizona (PA SportsTicker)

Sophomore guard Marie McGee has left Arizona's women's basketball team for personal reasons, coach Niya Butts announced Monday.

Ball State names Packard women's basketball coach (PA SportsTicker)

Ball State named Kelly Packard its new women's basketball coach on Monday.

Monmouth to name Gaitley women's hoop coach (PA SportsTicker)

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Monmouth named Stephanie Gaitley its new women's basketball coach, the school announced Monday.

Staley pledges to rebuild South Carolina basketball (AP)