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The Non-Television Bracket Buster Schedule
What games on the Bracket Buster slate didn't make the television cut? Here is the full list of matchups that were left off the World Wide Leader. Does it seem to anyone else like a "could have been" list?
Jays - Gaels Highlight Bracket Busters Lineup
In its final season, the Bracket Busters lineup will highlight some of the best that the mid-major ranks have to offer. The premier slot went to Creighton against St. Mary's but who else earned a night on television to state its case?
Zay Jackson Agrees to 60-Day Jail Term
The curious case of Zay Jackson has come to an end for now. The Murray State guard has agreed to a 60-day jail term and other penalties stemming from his Walmart parking lot assault incident.
Flagrant 2 Means No Early For SIU Vs. Creighton
Southern Illinois' Jeff Early was suspended for one game following his Flagrant 2 foul against Northern Iowa. The senior guard -- the top rebounder in the country under 6-1 -- will miss Sunday's game against Creighton.
Utah State Loses 2 Top Players in Medlin, Reed
Trouble is brewing for one of the top teams in the WAC. Utah State has lost Preston Medlin and Kyisean Reed for extended time thanks to injuries. Say goodbye to seeing the Aggies in the NCAA Tournament.
Panthers Name Two Players Academically Ineligible
As if their season hasn't been a curious enough sight, Georgia State named two players academically ineligible Friday night. With Denny Burguillos and Cameron Solomon out, where will the Panthers find their support scoring?
Sean Woods Returns to Morehead State
The sometimes hot-headed Sean Woods has returned to the sidelines at Morehead State after seeking medical treatment over the weekend. He will be back coaching the team Thursday night against Southeast Missouri State.
R.J. Hunter Undergoes MRI For Foot Injury
Georgia State's sensational freshman R.J. Hunter went down with a foot injury late in Saturday's contest against Delaware. How much time will he miss? And how much the Panthers can afford for him to miss?
Morehead St. Coach Sean Woods Hospitalized
Sean Woods found himself in the hospital Sunday after experiencing dizziness. The Morehead State coach has made more headlines this season than his team -- currently a mid-pack OVC squad.
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Team, Draft, Recovery Effects of McCollum's Injury
Lehigh's star player and arguably the best mid-major in terms of draft potential injured his foot during a game against VCU and could be done for the season.
McCollum, Hawks Hurting After Loss
Lehigh's star player and arguably the best mid-major in terms of draft potential left tonight's contest against VCU with an ankle injury of undetermined seriousness.
Creighton's Josh Jones's College Career is Over
The heart condition that led to Josh Jones collapsing prior to Creighton's game against Nebraska has forced the guard to make a difficult decision. His college career -- and possibly his basketball career as a whole -- is over.
20-Game Conference Slate for MAAC in 2013-14
With the additions of Monmouth and Quinnipiac, the MAAC will move to a 20-game conference schedule next year. All 11 teams will be invited to play in the conference tournament.
WAC Adds Texas-Pan American for 2013
The Western Athletic Conference is the league that refuses to die. The zombie nation picked up Texas-Pan American on Thursday to preserve the name for a little bit longer.
Thumb Injury Sidelines Wichita St.'s Hall 1 Month
Carl Hall bumped a teammate and fell onto the thumb on his shooting hand during Saturday's practice. The injury will require surgery and sideline the Wichita State center for at least a month.
Blackbirds' Wings Clipped: Boyd Tears ACL
Long Island-Brooklyn's season has taken another blow as Julian Boyd has survived a potential suspension only to come out the other side of the team's victory over Rice with a torn ACL that has ended his season.
The Big East Is Doomed: Catholic Conference Ahoy?
In light of all of the shuffling of realignment, the Catholic, basketball-only members of the Big East are seriously considering defection en masse, via the method of dissolving the conference entirely.
Creighton's Josh Jones Out Indefinitely
Creighton senior guard Josh Jones is out indefinitely with a heart issue, but a return to the court has not been ruled out.
Creighton's Jones stable, to undergo more tests
Creighton senior guard Josh Jones collapsed during warmups before the Jays' game at Nebraska and was taken to the hospital. The university has said that Jones is in stable condition and is being transported back to Omaha for more testing.
Zay Jackson Indicted on Two Charges
Murray State guard Zay Jackson was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on two charges stemming from an incident in a Walmart parking lot. Here is the latest on the alleged assault.
Did Carlos Briggs Get Fired For Blowing Whistle?
Did Carlos Briggs get fired for ratting out the Detroit AD and his fellow assistant coach Derek Thomas? That is what he told the media in a statement released Wednesday.
That is WAC! Chicago State Makes it Official
Chicago State and the WAC made a joint announcement Wednesday that the school will leave the Great West and join the WAC for the 2013-14 season. The move effectively ends the existence of the Great West Conference.
Utah State's Danny Berger In Critical Condition
A scary situation occurred at the Utah State practice Tuesday. Forward Danny Berger collapsed and needed to be revived after his heart stopped. He is in critical condition.
SIU Struggling To Maintain Manpower
The Salukis are down yet another body now that sophomore guard Antonio Bryer has chosen to leave the team after only five games this season.
Wichita State Grabs No. 24 in Latest AP Poll
The Shockers have been shocking through the first month of the season, going 8-0 and making it look easy. The voters have rewarded Wichita State with a No. 24 ranking in this week's AP poll.
Hofstra Suspends 4 After Burglary Arrests
Shaquille Stokes, Jimmy Hall, Kentrell Washington and Dallas Anglin have all been suspended from Hofstra indefinitely after their arrests on burglary charges. The four are accused of taking electronic items and selling them on Craigslist
Conference USA Adds Middle Tennessee, FAU
Conference USA confirmed Thursday what was rumored to be its reaction to Tulane's departure. The conference added Middle Tennessee State and Florida Atlantic, both from the Sun Belt, starting no later than 2014.
SIU's Antonio Bryer to Miss St. Louis Game
After his part in a scuffle during the Salukis' game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Antonio Bryer will not play Saturday against Saint Louis.
Pangos A Surprise Addition to Naismith Watch List
The usual names are on the Naismith Award watch list, and then there is Kevin Pangos. We don't disagree with his inclusion; we are just shocked that he got the nod as one of the 50 names.
Arch Madness to Remain ... Arch Madness
The Missouri Valley announced Monday that Arch Madness will continue to stand by its name for two more years. The conference tournament for the top mid-major league will stay in St. Louis until at least 2015.
Creighton, Gonzaga and Memphis Hold AP Rankings
Creighton, Gonzaga and Memphis all held onto spots in the AP Top 25, with the Bluejays and the Bulldogs both gaining spots in the latest ranking. And the only team to lose its spot came as the result of a mid-major upset on opening night
NCAA Keeps First Four in Dayton Through 2015
The NCAA has announced the Men's Basketball tournament sites through 2015. While individual sites are excited, there was no more important decision than keeping the First Four located in Dayton, Ohio.