College Basketball

SEC, Nashville agree to multi-year deal to host hoops tournament
The Southeastern Conference and the Nashville Sports Council agreed to play the SEC men's basketball tournament at Bridgestone Arena in 2015, 2016 and 2019.
Villanova's Bell out indefinitely
Villanova freshman guard James Bell will be out indefinitely, the school reported on Thursday.
Morehead State men's hoops placed on probation
Morehead State University announced on Wednesday its men's basketball program has been placed on probation for two years due to major violations in recruiting.
UIC tabs Howard Moore as new head coach
The University of Illinois at Chicago has named Howard Moore, a University of Wisconsin assistant coach, as the school's new head basketball coach.
VCU extends Smart's contract
Shaka Smart, the head men's basketball coach at Virginia Commonwealth University, received a two-year contract extension on Wednesday.
Hurricanes' Thomas granted extra year
Miami-Florida forward Adrian Thomas was given an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA after injuries cost him nearly two full seasons.
Ole Miss basketball coach Kennedy settles lawsuit
Ole Miss men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy has agreed to settle a lawsuit stemming from a December 2008 run-in with a cab driver in Cincinnati.
NIT tip-off field, brackets announced
The National Invitation Tournament announced the field for its 16-team Tip-off tournament on Monday, installing Villanova as the top seed.
OSU senior Sidorakis agrees to give up scholarship
Oklahoma State senior guard Nick Sidorakis has agreed to give up his scholarship for the upcoming season because the school is apparently over the NCAA-mandated limit.
Missouri State G/F Pickens out for season
Missouri State guard/forward Keith Pickens is expected to miss the upcoming season following knee surgery.