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Former Razorback gets 15-year prison term
Elmer Martin Jr., who played on Arkansas’ 1994 NCAA championship basketball team, received a 15-year prison term after pleading guilty to drug charges. Martin pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor marijuana possession, deputy prosecutor David Harris said.

Indiana guard Crawford transfers to Xavier
Indiana guard Jordan Crawford has accepted a scholarship from Xavier, making him the second Hoosiers recruit to join the Musketeers in the last three months. Crawford played in 30 games for Indiana last season as a freshman, including eight starts. He averaged 9.7 points and 2.3 assists. He accepted a scholarship from Xavier on Monday.

Two WVU players arrested at baseball game
Two West Virginia University basketball players were charged with scuffling with police and underage drinking after a fight at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Joe Mazzulla and Cameron Thoroughman were arrested Monday at PNC Park, where the Pirates were playing the Colorado Rockies. The two were in custody and awaiting arraignment Tuesday. Mazzulla, a 6-2 junior from Johnston, R.I., was charged with aggravated assault, hindering apprehension and underage drinking.

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2 West Virginia players arrested (AP)
Two West Virginia University basketball players were charged with scuffling with police and underage drinking after a fight at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Joe Mazzulla and Cameron Thoroughman were arrested Monday at PNC Park, where the Pirates were playing the Colorado Rockies. The two were in custody and awaiting arraignment Tuesday.

Illini G Smith faces legal trouble (AP)

Just a few months before junior guard Jamar Smith was expected to return to the basketball court for Illinois, a prosecutor said Tuesday she wants a judge to revoke his probation for allegedly drinking alcohol. Smith is serving two years’ probation after pleading guilty last year to felony driving under the influence causing great bodily harm.