College Basketball breaking news

Brey gets 2-year extension at Notre Dame
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. “As his peers have acknowledged by selecting him coach of the year the past two seasons, Mike has built one of the top men’s basketball programs in the Big East Conference,” the Rev. John Jenkins, Notre Dame’s president, said in a statement Monday.

Arizona recruit Jennings opts to play in Europe
Arizona signee Brandon Jennings will pursue a professional basketball career in Europe, backing out on his commitment to the Wildcats. “Over the course of the last two months I have consulted a number of people in basketball before coming to this decision,” Jennings said in a statement released Tuesday night through his attorney, Jeff Valle. “I would like to thank the University of Arizona for their interest and support through this process.

Lawson’s court appearance delayed until August
North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson’s traffic case has been continued for another month. The 20-year-old Lawson was scheduled to have his first appearance in court Tuesday following his June arrest for driving after consuming alcohol, violating a noise ordinance and driving with a suspended or revoked license. The clerk of court office in Chapel Hill said Lawson’s next court date is scheduled for Aug. 5.