http://sports.aol.com/ncaabb NCAA basketball headlines from AOL Copyright 2005 America Online, Inc. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:10:22 EDT en-us 5 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coach-ernie-kent-and-oregon-agree-to-new/n20080718173809990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coach-ernie-kent-and-oregon-agree-to-new/n20080718173809990008 EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Basketball coach Ernie Kent and Oregon have agreed to terms on a new contract that will run through the 2012-13 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/7-footer-transfers-to-ohio-state/n20080717205309990030 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/7-footer-transfers-to-ohio-state/n20080717205309990030 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Seven-foot center Zisis Sarikopoulos has transferred from UAB to Ohio State, Buckeyes coach Thad Matta announced Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uks-patterson-ahead-of-schedule-in-ankle/n20080717120909990038 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uks-patterson-ahead-of-schedule-in-ankle/n20080717120909990038 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -Kentucky star Patrick Patterson is ahead of schedule in rehabbing an ankle injury that cut short the center's freshman season in February. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/temple-extends-dunphy-through-2013-14/n20080717003909990032 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/temple-extends-dunphy-through-2013-14/n20080717003909990032 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Temple basketball coach Fran Dunphy on Wednesday signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2013-14 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ex-arizona-recruit-jennings-to-play-in/n20080716153609990030 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ex-arizona-recruit-jennings-to-play-in/n20080716153609990030 Former Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings has agreed to play professionally in Italy, signing with Virtus Roma. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nc-state-coachs-son-sentenced-to-15/n20080715175809990084 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nc-state-coachs-son-sentenced-to-15/n20080715175809990084 GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A judge has sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months in a low-security prison farm on dozen charges, including robbery and kidnapping. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/san-francisco-hall-of-famer-dejulio/n20080715162609990022 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/san-francisco-hall-of-famer-dejulio/n20080715162609990022 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -Hal DeJulio, who played on Pete Newell's 1949 NIT championship team at the University of San Francisco, has died. He was 83. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/packer-out-kellogg-in-as-cbs-lead/n20080714202809990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/packer-out-kellogg-in-as-cbs-lead/n20080714202809990009 NEW YORK (AP) -Billy Packer didn't sound like a man who found out his 34-year run as part of the Final Four broadcast had ended. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sidney-lowe-ii-to-plead-guilty-to-12/n20080714190909990022 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sidney-lowe-ii-to-plead-guilty-to-12/n20080714190909990022 GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe pleaded guilty on Monday to dozens of charges connected to a March 2007 armed robbery. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/tar-heels-know-pressure-will-be-on-to/n20080714180809990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/tar-heels-know-pressure-will-be-on-to/n20080714180809990010 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -As three of his teammates considered whether to remain in the NBA draft, Tyler Hansbrough spent his time working out and trying not to worry about their decisions. And while many figured at least one of the trio would leave, Hansbrough remained confident that they all would return to North Carolina. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/teddy-dupay-makes-initial-court/n20080714151209990016 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/teddy-dupay-makes-initial-court/n20080714151209990016 PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -Teddy Dupay, who played on the Gators' runner-up team in the 2000 NCAA basketball tournament, made an initial court appearance Monday on charges of raping and kidnapping a woman at a Utah ski resort. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/no-criminal-charges-filed-against-kansas/n20080711221409990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/no-criminal-charges-filed-against-kansas/n20080711221409990011 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - No criminal charges will be filed against Kansas guard Sherron Collins in the case of a woman who claimed he assaulted her on an elevator on the campus. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mack-returning-to-tigers-after/n20080711135409990037 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mack-returning-to-tigers-after/n20080711135409990037 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -Tigers coach John Calipari says guard Doneal Mack will return to Memphis for the 2008-09 season after all. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ex-florida-player-dupay-charged-with/n20080710181009990013 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ex-florida-player-dupay-charged-with/n20080710181009990013 PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -Teddy Dupay, who played on Florida's runner-up team in the 2000 NCAA basketball tournament, was charged with beating and raping a woman last month at a Utah ski resort. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uclas-guerrero-named-d-i-mens-basketball/n20080709170709990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uclas-guerrero-named-d-i-mens-basketball/n20080709170709990003 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero has been selected chairman of the Division I men's basketball committee for 2009-10. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/arizona-recruit-jennings-opts-to-play-in/n20080709003109990015 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/arizona-recruit-jennings-opts-to-play-in/n20080709003109990015 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -Arizona signee Brandon Jennings will pursue a professional basketball career in Europe, backing out on his commitment to the Wildcats. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/lawsons-court-appearance-delayed-until/n20080708144909990018 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/lawsons-court-appearance-delayed-until/n20080708144909990018 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson's traffic case has been continued for another month. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jacob-to-transfer-from-georgia/n20080707162009990016 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/jacob-to-transfer-from-georgia/n20080707162009990016 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -Georgia freshman Jeremy Jacob will transfer after a foot injury limited him to only six games as a freshman. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/brey-agrees-to-2-year-extension-at-notre/n20080707144109990032 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/brey-agrees-to-2-year-extension-at-notre/n20080707144109990032 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -Notre Dame's Mike Brey, the Big East basketball coach of the year the past two seasons, has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain with the Irish through the 2014-15 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rose-at-home-in-1st-bulls-practice/n20080703222609990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rose-at-home-in-1st-bulls-practice/n20080703222609990027 DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/graduation-rates-cost-iu-scholarships/20080703180809990001 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/graduation-rates-cost-iu-scholarships/20080703180809990001 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana University will give up two basketball scholarships for the upcoming season in anticipation of penalties related to the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate, assistant athletic director Frank Cuervo confirmed Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/top-of-the-world-classic-canceled/n20080702184609990023 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/top-of-the-world-classic-canceled/n20080702184609990023 FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) -The University of Alaska Fairbanks has canceled its BP Top of the World college basketball tournament. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hoosiers-to-give-up-2-scholarships/n20080702183909990050 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hoosiers-to-give-up-2-scholarships/n20080702183909990050 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana University will give up two basketball scholarships for the upcoming season in anticipation of penalties related to the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate, assistant athletic director Frank Cuervo confirmed Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/game-over-struggling-uk-basketball/n20080702131109990051 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/game-over-struggling-uk-basketball/n20080702131109990051 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum has shut its doors due to falling attendance and financial problems. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sonics-pg-earl-watson-breaks-thumb/n20080701235909990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sonics-pg-earl-watson-breaks-thumb/n20080701235909990010 SEATTLE (AP) -Starting point guard Earl Watson fractured his right thumb will have surgery Thursday in Los Angeles, the SuperSonics said Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ucla-howland-agree-to-seven-year-deal/n20080701145309990049 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ucla-howland-agree-to-seven-year-deal/n20080701145309990049 LOS ANGELES (AP) -UCLA coach Ben Howland, who has guided the Bruins to the Final Four each of the past three years, agreed to a new seven-year contract with the university Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iu-president-sampson-shouldnt-have-been/n20080630192809990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iu-president-sampson-shouldnt-have-been/n20080630192809990003 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Indiana University's president told the NCAA infractions committee that the hiring of ousted basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was ``a risk that should not have been taken.'' http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/former-texas-tech-coach-dies/n20080628154309990014 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/former-texas-tech-coach-dies/n20080628154309990014 LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -Polk Robison, whose success as Texas Tech's basketball coach helped the school break into the Southwest Conference in 1956, has died. He was 96. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/davidsons-mckillop-gets-extension/n20080628143209990031 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/davidsons-mckillop-gets-extension/n20080628143209990031 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -When Davidson coach Bob McKillop signed a contract extension a year ago, there was no announcement, no news conference, no publicity. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/davidson-to-announce-extension-for/n20080627203709990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/davidson-to-announce-extension-for/n20080627203709990007 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Davidson basketball coach Bob McKillop has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, three months after the Wildcats' surprising NCAA tournament run. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/humphrey-kicked-off-georgia-team/n20080627173609990032 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/humphrey-kicked-off-georgia-team/n20080627173609990032 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -Georgia coach Dennis Felton has dismissed Billy Humphrey from the team following Humphrey's third arrest in less than a year. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/groce-hired-as-mens-basketball-coach-at/n20080627152409990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/groce-hired-as-mens-basketball-coach-at/n20080627152409990005 ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -Ohio University has hired Ohio State assistant John Groce as its men's basketball coach. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/indiana-ad-to-resign-amid-ncaa/n20080626174509990018 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/indiana-ad-to-resign-amid-ncaa/n20080626174509990018 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Indiana athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December amid new NCAA allegations that the school failed to monitor the men's basketball team. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/duquesne-coach-everhart-signs-contract/n20080625124809990032 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/duquesne-coach-everhart-signs-contract/n20080625124809990032 PITTSBURGH (AP) -Duquesne basketball coach Ron Everhart was rewarded for turning around one of the nation's worst Division I basketball programs in only two seasons, signing a three-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through the 2013-14 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/center-on-dukes-first-ncaa-tournament/n20080624193109990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/center-on-dukes-first-ncaa-tournament/n20080624193109990003 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Junior Morgan, the starting center on Duke's first NCAA tournament team, has died. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/valley-names-sean-woods-as-new/n20080624152009990075 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/valley-names-sean-woods-as-new/n20080624152009990075 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -Former Texas Christian University assistant Sean Woods was chosen as the new head basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State University on Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/correction-duquesne-players-shot-story/n20080624122709990001 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/correction-duquesne-players-shot-story/n20080624122709990001 PITTSBURGH (AP) -In a June 23 story about lawsuits filed by two former Duquesne University basketball students shot outside a school dance, The Associated Press erroneously described a person staffing a door at the 2006 dance as a security guard. The person was student volunteering as a doorman, not a security guard, according to the school. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2-ex-duquesne-players-shot-in-2006-sue/n20080623142509990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2-ex-duquesne-players-shot-in-2006-sue/n20080623142509990012 PITTSBURGH (AP) -Two former Duquesne basketball players have sued the school over a 2006 shooting that injured them and three teammates. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bryant-hires-oshea-to-coach-mens/n20080623132309990046 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bryant-hires-oshea-to-coach-mens/n20080623132309990046 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) -Bryant University has hired Tim O'Shea as its new men's basketball coach. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2-ex-duquesne-athletes-shot-in-2006-sue/n20080623115709990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2-ex-duquesne-athletes-shot-in-2006-sue/n20080623115709990004 PITTSBURGH (AP) -Two former Duquesne basketball players are suing the school over a 2006 shooting that injured them and three other teammates. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/college-coaches-oppose-8th-grade/n20080619192609990013 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/college-coaches-oppose-8th-grade/n20080619192609990013 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -If college basketball coaches have their way, Michael Avery would be the last eighth grader making a college commitment. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/10-cities-vie-to-host-ncaa-mens-final/n20080618182009990043 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/10-cities-vie-to-host-ncaa-mens-final/n20080618182009990043 Indianapolis and New Orleans are among 10 cities that submitted bids Wednesday to host the 2012-16 NCAA Men's Final Fours. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/air-force-agrees-to-5-year-contract-with/n20080618123709990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/air-force-agrees-to-5-year-contract-with/n20080618123709990008 AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) -The Air Force Academy agreed to a five-year contract with coach Jeff Reynolds that would keep him at the school through the 2012-13 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/lawson-ellington-and-green-to-stay-at/n20080616202909990019 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/lawson-ellington-and-green-to-stay-at/n20080616202909990019 North Carolina underclassmen Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green will return to Chapel Hill next season after removing their names from the NBA draft Monday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/dick-davey-joins-dawkins-staff-at/n20080616183709990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/dick-davey-joins-dawkins-staff-at/n20080616183709990027 STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -Former Santa Clara coach Dick Davey was hired Monday to be one of the assistants on new Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins' staff a year after retiring from the profession. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/ http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/ LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -A judge has ruled in favor of a woman who filed a lawsuit against Kansas guard Sherron Collins concerning an assault she said took place in an elevator. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chalmers-to-stay-in-nba-draft/n20080616091409990051 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/chalmers-to-stay-in-nba-draft/n20080616091409990051 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Guard Mario Chalmers, the most outstanding player of the 2008 Final Four, has decided to skip his senior year at Kansas and stay in the NBA draft. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/ http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia forward Joe Alexander will remain in the upcoming NBA draft. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iu-thanks-ncaa-for-hearing-into-alleged/n20080614214409990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iu-thanks-ncaa-for-hearing-into-alleged/n20080614214409990009 SEATTLE (AP) -Kelvin Sampson ended two days of playing public peek-a-boo by slipping out as his former boss at Indiana thanked the NCAA for its two-day, closed-door hearing before a panel that will determine whether the former coach violated recruiting rules. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ncaa-hearing-on-alleged-violations/n20080613223409990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/ncaa_basket/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ncaa-hearing-on-alleged-violations/n20080613223409990027 SEATTLE (AP) -Former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson emerged with a smile from an eight-hour, closed-door hearing before a NCAA panel that will determine whether he violated recruiting rules.