News archive: Saturday, November 09, 2013
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NCAA news:
For one half, Kentucky looked little like the nation's No. 1 team because the Wildcats' freshmen resembled the rookies they were.
NCAA news:
Earlier tonight, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken took a major step towards empowering current and future college athletes.
Front office
All 30 NBA teams received a memo from the league office Friday reminding them that no form of bullying or hazing will be tolerated.
NCAA news:
Derrick Barden had 16 points and 17 rebounds as Northern Colorado stunned Kansas State 60-58 in Friday night's season opener.
Injuries
C.J. McCollum, who is recovering from a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot, said he’s optimistic.
NCAA news:
Andrew Wiggins scored 16 points in his highly anticipated debut, leading No. 5 Kansas to a sluggish 80-63 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.
Coaches
Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford underwent a procedure today to insert two stents in his heart, after suffering chest pain last night.
NCAA news:
No. 2 Michigan State tuned up for its highly anticipated game against top-ranked Kentucky with a season-opening rout.
Injuries
At shootaround Friday morning, Utah Jazz coach Ty Corbin said Saturday might be the night Marvin Williams ended the longest layoff of his career.
NCAA news:
Before they even took a dribble for Duke, Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood were anointed the focal points of the Blue Devils.
Suspensions & fines
Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers was fined $15,000 by the NBA for hitting Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin.