Kentucky's Wall shines in debut with 27
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:20:44 PST)
John Wall proved to be worth the wait. The heralded Kentucky freshman scored 27 points in his collegiate debut as the fourth-ranked Wildcats rolled past Clarion 117-52 on Friday night in an exhibition game. "I asked him, 'Is that your 'A' game?"' Kentucky coach John Calipari said.

UConn Gs Dyson, Beverly cleared to play
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:47 PST)
Guards Jerome Dyson and Donnell Beverly have been cleared to play this season for No. 12 Connecticut. The school's compliance department gave the OK on Friday after going over documents submitted by them as part of a review of the program. The school has not revealed what those documents were, only that they "pertained to their annual eligibility certification." Dyson, a senior...

Thompson scores 23 as No. 6 UNC cruises
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:56 PST)
Deon Thompson had 23 points and eight rebounds to help No. 6 North Carolina beat Belmont Abbey 107-59 on Friday night in its only exhibition game. Tyler Zeller scored 17 points for the defending national champions, while Ed Davis added 13 points, six rebounds and four blocks. The Tar Heels shot 57 percent and took a 56-36 advantage on the boards against the undersized instate Division II program.

Virginia C Sene suspended 3 games
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:42:10 PST)
Sophomore center Assane Sene has been suspended for Virginia's first three games for conduct detrimental to the team. The school did not say Saturday what Sene did to merit the suspension. Sene will miss the Cavaliers' season-opener again Longwood on Nov. 13, and games at South Florida and with Rider.

UNC gains upper hand on archrival Duke
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:36:37 PST)
For years, everything Duke and North Carolina achieved -- the conference championships, Final Four trips and national titles -- has been connected in a back-and-forth game of one-upmanship. These days the Tar Heels have the upper hand. Since shortly after Roy Williams returned to his alma mater, the Tar Heels have outperformed Mike Krzyzewski's Blue Devils in the long-running race between...

Harris scores 25 to lead No. 15 Michigan
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:09:49 PST)
Manny Harris scored 25 points and Zack Novak had 15 to lead No. 15 Michigan to a 73-54 victory over Wayne State on Friday night in an exhibition game. The visiting Warriors took an 11-9 lead with just under 12:30 remaining in the first half. Michigan went on a 16-4 run and never looked back. Bryan Smothers had 17 points to lead Division II Wayne State, while Ike Udanoh scored 14.

Johnson's 19 points lift No. 24 Clemson
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:46:56 PST)
Former Southern Cal recruit Noel Johnson scored 19 points to lead No. 24 Clemson to a 99-51 exhibition victory over Francis Marion on Friday night. Johnson, a smooth 6-foot-5 freshman, had signed with the Trojans and then-coach Tim Floyd. However, he received his release after allegations of improper recruiting of former USC star O.J.