College Basketball breaking news

Newest Sooner isn’t shy
Willie Warren has been called selfish and arrogant. Jeff Goodman calls the OU freshman something else: outrageously talented.

American gives extention to coach
American University basketball coach Jeff Jones, who last season led the Eagles to the first NCAA Division I men’s tournament berth in school history, has been rewarded with a contract extension, The Associated Press has learned. The extension will be announced at a news conference Thursday, according to a university official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the school had yet to make the formal announcement. Details of the extension were not immediately available.

KU freshman hoops player faces battery charge
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Pitt forward Cook won’t be given extra year
The NCAA rejected Pittsburgh forward Mike Cook’s request for an extra year of eligibility on Wednesday. His senior season was cut short by a knee injury. Cook played 11 games before injuring his knee Dec. 20 during overtime of a 65-64 win over Duke. Under NCAA rules, an extra year of eligibility is possible if the athlete plays 30 percent or fewer of the team’s games. Cook played 11 of 32 games - or 34 percent. He averaged 10.4 points last season. Pitt was 40-8 with Cook as a starter.

Curry, Davidson to headline NIT Season Tip-Off
Stephen Curry will lead Davidson against James Madison in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.