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Is this guy Wright in the head?

He turned down Kentucky. He turned down the 76ers. Jay Wright swears he's just crazy for Villanova and Jeff Goodman believes him.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish fill assistant coach vacancy with Martin Ingelsby

Irish promote Inglesby to assistant (AP)

Notre Dame basketball coach Mike Brey has promoted Martin Ingelsby to assistant coach, filling the vacancy created when nine-year associate head coach Sean Kearney was hired as head coach at Holy Cross. Brey said Friday that Ingelsby is considered a rising star in coaching and has gained the respect of other coaches around the country.

United States beats France, reaches second round at FIBA U19 worlds

Seth Curry scored 12 points and the United States advanced to the second round of the FIBA under-19 world junior basketball championships with a 71-55 win over France on Friday.

Notre Dame assistant Sean Kearney hired as Holy Cross head coach

Holy Cross will name Notre Dame assistant Sean Kearney as its next men's basketball coach, with an official announcement coming Thursday.

Holy Cross hires Irish assistant Kearney

Holy Cross has hired Notre Dame associate head coach Sean Kearney.

Son of Northridge coach given probation (AP)

The son of the head basketball coach at Cal State-Northridge has been sentenced to probation and community service after pleading no contest to charges of stealing from the Best Buy store where he worked. Jeffrey Braswell, the son of coach Bobby Braswell, pleaded no contest Thursday in San Fernando Superior Court to five felony counts.

Holy Cross names ND's Kearney new coach (AP)

Sean Kearney is the new basketball coach at Holy Cross. The former Notre Dame assistant was named Thursday to succeed Ralph Willard, who resigned last month after 10 seasons to become Rick Pitino's associate head coach at Louisville. Kearney, 49, spent the last nine seasons as Mike Brey's associate head coach, serving as national recruiting coordinator.

Irish's Kearney named Holy Cross coach (AP)

Red-hot college basketball rivalries for the 2009 season

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

2009 recruits set new trend with late commitments

Recruits used to commit to schools during the early signing period, but the '09 class hasn't made things that simple, Scout.com says.

Notre Dame assistant Sean Kearney hired as Holy Cross head coach

Holy Cross will name Notre Dame assistant Sean Kearney as its next men's basketball coach, with an official announcement coming Thursday.

Be happy the bad guy is back

Greivis Vasquez is known to say the wrong thing and make opposing fans nuts, but Jeff Goodman is happy he's staying in school.

Sources: Holy Cross picks Notre Dame assistant

Holy Cross has hired Notre Dame associate head coach Sean Kearney.

United States beats Iran in opener at FIBA U19 worlds

The United States started its bid for its first world junior title in 18 years with a 106-55 win over Iran on the opening day of the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships on Thursday.

Jimmy V Classic matchups include first Butler-G'town meeting

Butler will meet Georgetown and Indiana will face Pittsburgh in this year's Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. The pairings ...

Rutgers to face Florida in Jimmy V Classic (AP)

Rutgers will play in the eighth annual Jimmy V Women's Classic when the Scarlet Knights host Florida on Dec. 7. This marks the fourth straight season the Scarlet Knights will take part in the game. They beat Georgia 45-34 last season. Florida is coming off one of the best seasons in team history when the Gators matched a school record with 24 victories.

Pairings announced for Jimmy V Classic (AP)

Butler will meet Georgetown and Indiana will face Pittsburgh in this year's Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. The pairings for the Dec. 8 doubleheader were announced Wednesday. This will be the 15th annual Jimmy V Classic and the seventh played in New York City. The games are part of the fundraising effort for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which is named for the late Jim Valvano,...

Butler-Hoyas, Indiana-Pitt in Jimmy V (AP)

Rutgers to face Florida in Jimmy V Classic (PA SportsTicker)

Rutgers will play in the eighth annual Jimmy V Women's Classic when the Scarlet Knights host Florida on Dec. 7.

Self: Henry brothers to play for Kansas (AP)

Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks. A day after traveling to Oklahoma City for an air-clearing meeting with two of his prized recruits, Self said Wednesday that Xavier and C.J. will play for Kansas next season.

Bill Self's visit convinces Xavier and C.J. Henry to remain at Kansas

Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.

Tar Heels ink 10-year contract with Nike (AP)

The Tar Heels will wear the swoosh for the next nine years. University of North Carolina officials said Wednesday they have signed a 10-year contract for Nike to supply athletic equipment and apparel to its sports teams. The contract was signed in late May and made retroactive to July 1, 2008. The Beaverton, Ore.-based footwear maker will provide shoes, uniforms, balls, coaching gear and other...

UCLA to give longtime fans best seats (AP)

UCLA unveiled a point system to determine the pecking order by which fans get to choose their seats in a renovated Pauley Pavilion. The aging basketball arena is set to undergo a makeover in time for the 2012-13 season. The university announced a plan Tuesday that ranks ticket holders, giving credit to alumni, longtime season ticket holders and donors who help pay for the $185 million renovation.

UCLA to reward loyal fans in renovated arena

UCLA unveiled a point system to determine the pecking order by which fans get to choose their seats in a renovated Pauley Pavilion. ...