News archive: Saturday, November 16, 2013
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NCAA news:
Kevin Ware, the sentimental figure during the Cardinals' title run last season, scored Friday night on the first touch of his official return.
Injuries
Even though Kobe Bryant's rehabilitation has ticked past the seven-month mark into a recovery timeline that was originally set at six to ninth.
NCAA news:
Rodney Hood had the best game of his career. Jabari Parker did something that no Duke player had ever done for Coach K.
Suspensions & fines
Miami guard Mario Chalmers has been suspended for one game after he was ejected from the Heat's 110-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
NCAA news:
Three victories by an average of 47 points to open the season can hardly be categorized as a test for eighth-ranked Oklahoma State.
NCAA news:
The angst was back in Tom Izzo's voice Friday night, even though No. 2 Michigan State did pull away from upset-minded Columbia.
NCAA news:
Marcus Paige scored a career-high 23 points to help No. 12 North Carolina push its way past Holy Cross 62-54 on Friday night.
Injuries
Hawks guard Lou Williams returned to the court for the first time since undergoing reconstructive right knee surgery 10 months ago.
Suspensions & fines
Knicks guard J.R. Smith was fined $25,000 for violating NBA rules about social media, the league announced Friday afternoon.
NCAA news:
ESPN 100 senior point guard Quentin Snider decommitted from Illinois and signed with Louisville on Friday.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans say reserve center Greg Stiemsma has a left knee injury that will sideline him for six to eight weeks.
NCAA news:
Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones are both headed to play for Mike Krzyzewski and Duke.
News
The Hawks moved Paul Millsap to the bench — at least temporarily. Gustavo Ayon started at center, and Al Horford move to power forward.
NCAA news:
Oakland (Mich.) University basketball players Duke Mondy and Dante Williams have been suspended indefinitely.
Injuries
Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will wear a mask when he plays after being elbowed in the face Wednesday night.