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NCAA's brand says back off kids in basketball recruiting 12 May 08, 23:43 ET By Jerry Tipton NCAA President Myles Brand criticized the trend of colleges recruiting ever-younger prospects and expressed the hope that such efforts can ... more Monday's National Basketball Association Capsules 12 May 08, 23:37 ET By PA SportsTicker CLEVELAND (Ticker) -- LeBron James sealed his performance with a thunderous slam dunk as the Cleveland Cavaliers posted an 88-77 victory ... more Basketball: NBA playoff results 12 May 08, 23:33 ET Results here Monday from the National Basketball Association second-round playoff series (all series best-of-seven): more Geneseo hires Bettendorf assistant Martin as head basketball coach 12 May 08, 23:29 ET By Jon Gremmels | No comments posted Dave Martin wasn’t scouring the want ads looking for a coaching job. But, he certainly didn’t shy away when he saw the ... more Obituary: Bernal, 83, took his intensity on the basketball court to work 12 May 08, 23:28 ET He also started city's first CYO basketball program. more United Township basketball coach Yount resigns 12 May 08, 23:26 ET By Jon Gremmels | No comments posted Steve Yount isn’t counting out a return to coaching, and he admits that he has talked to Moline about its vacant ... more US Basketball 12 May 08, 23:26 ET Carol Owens (top) enters her first USA Basketball head coaching assigment having captured two gold medals as a USA assistant, while Joe McKeown (midddle) ... more Agency representing college basketball star Mayo denies illegal ... 12 May 08, 23:25 ET LOS ANGELES — The head of the sports agency representing OJ Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, ... more Palisade Names New Basketball Coaches 12 May 08, 23:24 ET The Bulldogs new boys basketball coach is Steve Phillips. Phillips, who served as Central High School boys basketball coach for 17 years, is retiring as ... more Garfield names Ed Haskins new boys basketball coach 12 May 08, 23:23 ET Rainier Beach assistant coach Ed Haskins says he has landed his dream job — head coach of the Garfield High boys basketball team. more National Basketball Association Playoff Game Capsules 12 May 08, 23:21 ET National Basketball Association Playoff Game Capsules more Women’s basketball struggles academically 12 May 08, 23:20 ET BY WILL GOLDSMITH Debbie Ryan had better make sure her team is on its game this exam season: All UVA sports teams made the academic cut this year, ... more Cole-Scott to Leave Bradley Basketball 12 May 08, 23:13 ET WMBD/WYZZ-TV - PEORIA -- Junior guard Tyrone Cole-Scott won't return to Bradley for his senior season. Cole-Scott, who played in 27 games during his first ... more Oglesby leaving Schley County after 1 season as boys basketball coach 12 May 08, 23:07 ET ELLAVILLE — The Schley County boys basketball team won a school-record 16 games this regular season and was seconds away from its first playoff berth to the ... more Ex-Western Michigan University basketball star gets first taste of ... 12 May 08, 22:59 ET Doug Kapustin / Baltimore SunFormer Western Michigan University basketball star Joe Reitz catches a pass Saturday morning at the Baltimore Ravens' minicamp ... more Eli Rosenswaike: Football, Men's Basketball and Baseball 12 May 08, 22:35 ET The deadline for this story - which is supposed to encompass the entire year down here at the Collegian, which I spend nearly every second of my life at ... more Summer Boys Basketball Camp 12 May 08, 22:18 ET The Danbury Laker boys’ basketball coaching staff will be hosting their annual summer boys’ basketball camp on Monday, June 23rd through Thursday June 26th. ... more Iowa basketball: Iowa State interested in Freeman 12 May 08, 22:13 ET By RANDY PETERSON • randypeterson@dmreg.com • May 12, 2008 Former Iowa basketball player Tony Freeman said Monday night that Iowa State is among the schools ... more Michael King, Retired Assistant Sports Editor: Men's Soccer, Men's ... 12 May 08, 22:00 ET It's hard to believe that just one year ago I was in awe of my chance to be an Assistant Sports Editor and cover some important teams. ... more Mike Connors, Collegian Staff: Field Hockey, Women's Basketball ... 12 May 08, 22:00 ET However, I will bust out the second most popular cliché and thank my mother, so you're gonna have to deal with it. No, but seriously, I probably would've ... more Steve Games, Web Editor: Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Softball 12 May 08, 22:00 ET "I hated every minute of training, but I said, "Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion."-Muhammad Ali Thank you to everyone ... more Marshall women's basketball team signs JUCO recruit - Daily Mail 12 May 08, 21:48 ET HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Angelica "Stick'' Harris has signed to play for Marshall's women's basketball team. Marshall coach Royce Chadwick announced ... more Basketball Players Sentenced For Sex Assault 12 May 08, 21:12 ET MOLALLA, Ore. -- A judge sentenced two of four Molalla High School basketball players who pleaded no contest to the sexual assault of a teammate. The attack happened on a school bus in September 2006 during a team trip to Seaside. more Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms 12 May 08, 21:10 ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer. more Former UCLA basketball star Bill Rankin dies - Daily Mail 12 May 08, 20:52 ET NEWPORT HARBOR, Calif. (AP) -- Bill Rankin, a basketball star at UCLA during World War II and after, has died after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. ... more Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Follows Future Basketball Superstars In ... 12 May 08, 20:52 ET 'There are parts of these kids, because they have so much responsibility and so much going on in their lives, that they can be very adult,' MC/director says ... more Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Follows Future Basketball Superstars In 'Gunnin' For That #1 Spot' 12 May 08, 20:46 ET The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch followed a doze future basketball superstars in the upcoming documentary, "Gunnin' for That #1 Spot." more College basketball: Memphis chooses assistant coach Josh Pastner 12 May 08, 20:40 ET AP MEMPHIS — Memphis’ John Calipari has selected Arizona assistant coach Josh Pastner to help boost recruiting and improve their starting line. ... more Garfield picks Haskins as boys' basketball coach 12 May 08, 20:38 ET Garfield ended a long search for a boy's basketball coach Monday, choosing Rainier Beach assistant Ed Haskins for the high-profile position. more Molalla basketball players sentenced to jail in sex abuse case 12 May 08, 20:31 ET By KGW Staff MOLALLA, Ore. -- Five teenage boys who admitted assaulting a former teammate during a basketball trip were sentenced on Monday. ... more Garfield picks Haskins as boy's basketball coach 12 May 08, 20:30 ET By MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN For new Garfield boys' basketball coach Ed Haskins, the third time is definitely the charm. Haskins was hired Monday after a long ... more Russia showcases young basketball talent 12 May 08, 20:27 ET The best of Russia's up and coming basketball players have shown off their skills at the first ever Student Basketball Association tournament. ... more Former UCLA basketball star Bill Rankin dies 12 May 08, 19:52 ET NEWPORT HARBOR, Calif. (AP) - Bill Rankin, a basketball star at UCLA during World War II and after, has died after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. ... more COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity 12 May 08, 19:51 ET LOS ANGELES -- The sports agency representing OJ Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN ... more California native signs with YSU women’s basketball 12 May 08, 19:24 ET YOUNGSTOWN — Point guard Macey Nortey has a signed a letter of intent for women’s basketball with Youngstown State . Nortey (5-foot-3), from Long Beach, ... more BASKETBALL: Makupa hit Miritini in Coast league tie 12 May 08, 19:19 ET Makupa Lakers made a brilliant start to the Coast Baskeball League when they defeated Miritini 58-36 as the league entered its second week at KPA Hall ... more Bryant and Garnett lead NBA's All-Defensive Team 12 May 08, 19:02 ET NEW YORK - League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. more Basketball: Flamengo takes lead in Brazilian men's basketball playoffs 12 May 08, 19:01 ET BRASILIA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian men's basketball teams Flamengo, Minas and Universo proved their status as the favorites to win this year's Brazilian ... more Basketball: Jazz defense in OT stuffs Lakers, series tied at 2 12 May 08, 19:01 ET The Utah Jazz played tough defense when it counted most during overtime after losing a 12 point lead in regulation to knock off the Lakers 123-115 and tie ... more Basketball: Spurs tie series 2-2 with 100-80 rout of Hornets 12 May 08, 19:00 ET Tim Duncan had his best game of the series against New Orleans 22 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 100-80 victory over ... more ASU hires men's basketball assistant 12 May 08, 19:00 ET Arizona State men’s basketball coach Herb Sendek has hired Lamont Smith as the team’s new assistant. more NCAA basketball hero Chalmers holds North Carolina roots 12 May 08, 18:57 ET Mario Chalmers became an instant celebrity slightly more than a month ago when his 3-point basket forced overtime for eventual NCAA champion Kansas in the ... more Boys' basketball: Sylmar's Honeycutt becomes hot prospect 12 May 08, 18:51 ET Three weeks ago, 6-foot-8 junior forward Tyler Honeycutt of Sylmar had no scholarship offers. Now he's has schools clamoring to sign him, with Arizona, ... more Believe&Achive DePaul Basketball clinic held by JW and staff 12 May 08, 18:44 ET Wish I had more time to talk to him but he had work to do. J. currie looked great and mike biz needs to add some weight....hmmm steak anybody. ... more LSU added to basketball schedule 12 May 08, 18:40 ET by JazzyUte on May 12, 2008 4:26 PM MDT in Basketball Mike Lewis is reporting over at the Tribune that LSU has been added to next year's men's basketball ... more MSU Bobcats Women's Basketball News : 2008-05-12 : MSU Sports ... 12 May 08, 18:39 ET By Chris Syme Former Bobcat Jinnifer Jeresek came back to her roots on Saturday to speak at the Montana State University College of Agriculture graduation ... more Nevada signs 3 more basketball recruits; recruiting class of 6 ... - The Times-Picayune 12 May 08, 18:32 ET AP RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada basketball coach Mark Fox said Monday he has signed three more forwards to play for the Wolf Pack next season, filling out a ... more NCAA panel recommends change in goaltending rule for basketball - Metro Canda 12 May 08, 18:17 ET AP INDIANAPOLIS - An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the ... more Fulwiler takes over girls basketball program 12 May 08, 18:14 ET Derek Fulwiler is the new girl's varsity basketball coach at Ballard High School, taking over for Karen Blair. Fulwiler has been an associate head coach for ... more Nevada signs 3 more basketball recruits; recruiting class of 6 ... 12 May 08, 18:10 ET AP Nevada basketball coach Mark Fox said Monday he has signed three more forwards to play for the Wolf Pack next season, filling out a recruiting class of ... more NCAA panel recommends change in goaltending rule for basketball - Metro Canada 12 May 08, 18:08 ET AP INDIANAPOLIS - An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the ... more Eagle Basketball Seniors Jamyron Steward and Nikola Stojakovic ... 12 May 08, 17:42 ET MOREHEAD, Ky. - The two seniors on the 2007-08 Morehead State University men's basketball team, Jamyron Steward and Nikola Stojakovic, were among the more ... more Kelly Packard named Ball State women's basketball coach 12 May 08, 17:39 ET AP - May 12, 2008 5:34 PM ET MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Ball State has hired former Colorado Chill coach Kelly Packard to be women's basketball coach. ... more Steve Yoder set to become East Penn boys basketball coach 12 May 08, 17:34 ET Steve Yoder, who coached the Parkland junior varsity to a 39-5 record over the past two years, has been recommended as the new head boys basketball coach at ... more UVA's men's basketball coach focuses on defense 12 May 08, 17:28 ET University of Virginia's men's basketball coach Dave Leitao was in the Roanoke Valley last Friday helping Roanoke's Child Health Investment Partnership ... more Recent basketball game raises money for various charities 12 May 08, 17:23 ET OAK HILL — The 1360 Wal-Mart Rollbacks had their first charity basketball game recently against the Fayette County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. ... more IU responds to NCAA sanctions: Men's basketball program has been ... 12 May 08, 17:22 ET By Mark Alesia Indiana University has punished itself enough and does not deserve further sanctions, the school said in a written response to NCAA ... more NCAA panel recommends change in goaltending rule for basketball 12 May 08, 17:11 ET INDIANAPOLIS — An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the ... more WSSU basketball signs four players 12 May 08, 17:02 ET By John Dell | Journal Reporter Coach Bobby Collins of Winston-Salem State needed a little of everything to fill out his recruiting class for next season. ... more Rex Walters announces 2008 Summer Basketball Camps 12 May 08, 16:58 ET (San Francisco) - USF head coach Rex Walters announces two summer camp sessions for 2008. The first session is a day camp for ages 6-16, running from Monday ... more Pastner Recommended For Memphis Basketball Assistant Coach Position 12 May 08, 16:58 ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Josh Pastner, an assistant coach at the University of Arizona the past six years, has been recommended to join the Memphis men's basketball ... more Dyer, Wilkinson and Crab Orchard basketball recognized at ... 12 May 08, 16:57 ET Achievements of local citizens were celebrated at last month's Cumberland County Commission meeting when County Mayor Brock Hill presented certificates of ... more Garnett, Bryant named in NBA All-Defensive team 12 May 08, 16:57 ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant were among the players named on the NBA All-Defensive team on Monday. more Garnett, Bryant top NBA All-Defensive selections 12 May 08, 16:46 ET NEW YORK (AFP) - National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett led voting for the NBA All-Defensive Team announced here on Monday. more Cornell College men taking basketball trip to Greece 12 May 08, 16:43 ET By Todd Kimm The Cornell College men's basketball team is headed to Greece for a 12-day stay during which the Rams will play three games. ... more Winston-Salem State Men's Basketball Announces 2008 Signing Class 12 May 08, 16:41 ET WINSTON-SALEM , NC - Winston-Salem State University men's basketball coach Bobby Collins announced a talent-laden 2008 signing class on Monday afternoon as he confirmed that four student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play basketball for the Rams next season. more Seph Hatley Returns As Women's Basketball Assistant Coach 12 May 08, 16:40 ET Former Bulldog assistant will serve as recruiting coordinator. Indianapolis, Ind. - Women's basketball head coach Beth Couture announced the return of a familiar face to the Butler coaching staff for the 2008-09 season, as former assistant Seph Hatley rejoins the Bulldogs as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. more Basketball: NBA, Anschutz near deal for new China arenas: report 12 May 08, 16:27 ET Billionaire businessman Philip Anschutz's AEG firm and the National Basketball Association are near a deal to open up to 12 arenas in China, Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal reported on Monday. more BSU appoints new women's head basketball coach 12 May 08, 16:26 ET by Samantha Zilai The month-long, nationwide search for Ball State University's new women's basketball coach ended with the hiring of someone familiar with ... more Packard named BSU women's basketball coach 12 May 08, 16:25 ET A former head coach of the Colorado Chill of the National Women’s Basketball League (NWBL) and a long-time assistant at Colorado State, Packard becomes the ... more Carol Owens Named Head Coach of the 2008 USA Women's Basketball U18 Team 12 May 08, 16:10 ET DEKALB, Ill.- Northern Illinois University head women's basketball coach Carol Owens will serve as head coach of the 2008 USA Women's Basketball U18 National Team that will represent the United States at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women, which will be held July 23-27 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, USA Basketball announced today. more Thieves swipe 16 basketball wheelchairs 12 May 08, 16:09 ET REGINA, Saskatchewan, May 12 (UPI) -- A Canadian paraplegic wheelchair-basketball coach in Regina, Saskatchewan, appealed Monday for the return of 16 special chairs stolen during the weekend. more Wadsworth school board to vote on boys basketball coach candidate ... - The Plain Dealer 12 May 08, 15:58 ET The Wadsworth School Board will meet tonight to vote on the proposed hiring of Mike Schmeltzer Jr. as boys basketball coach. Schmeltzer played basketball ... more Mitchell Named to USA Basketball U18 National Team Coaching Staff 12 May 08, 15:40 ET COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Marquette University women's basketball coach Terri Mitchell has been named to the 2008 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team coaching staff announced today by USA Basketball officials. more WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: New head coach to be announced 2 pm today 12 May 08, 15:32 ET The search for the 10th Ball State University women's basketball head coach will end when athletics director Tom Collins announces the hire at a 2 pm press ... more WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Packard announced as new head coach 12 May 08, 15:32 ET Kelly Packard will be Ball State University's 10th head coach in the 34-year history of the women's basketball, athletics director Tom Collins announced ... more UGF men's basketball signs guard from Washington state... | KXNet ... 12 May 08, 15:27 ET AP GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) Point guard Landen Lang of Quincy, Wash., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Great Falls. ... more Pack basketball: Nevada offically adds three to its recruiting class 12 May 08, 15:21 ET The Wolf Pack basketball program made it official on Monday, announcing it had signed three recruits to letters of intent. more Boys basketball camp May 27-30 in Wally Post 12 May 08, 15:11 ET STERLING — The 2008 Sterling Tiger boys basketball camp will be held May 27-30 in the Wally Post Gymnasium. Cost of the camp is $35 for second to fifth ... more South Carolina Taps Dawn Staley to Lead Women's Basketball Program 12 May 08, 15:10 ET COLUMBIA, S.C. - Three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley will be named the head coach of the women's basketball program at the University of South Carolina, subject to the approval of the University's Board of Trustees, it was announced today. more County declares support for 2010 Conference USA basketball ... 12 May 08, 15:06 ET By Erica Molina Johnson / El Paso Times Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution Monday that voices its support of hosting the tournament in El ... more 2007-2008 Dominican College Women's Basketball Season Summary 12 May 08, 15:03 ET The Lady Chargers basketball team reached new heights in the 2007-08 season as they made their first NCAA Regional appearance in program history. ... more Basketball: Garnett, Bryant top NBA All-Defensive selections 12 May 08, 15:02 ET National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett led voting for the NBA All-Defensive Team announced here on Monday. more Iowa basketball coach Lickliter dodges questions about Freeman 12 May 08, 14:38 ET By Luke Meredith | AP DES MOINES - If Iowa coach Todd Lickliter is upset with Tony Freeman's parting shots, he isn't saying. ... more Celtics still searching for first road win 12 May 08, 14:29 ET CLEVELAND - Kevin Garnett stutter-stepped as he reached a potential right turn down a seemingly endless hallway early Sunday morning. After losing Game 3, he and Boston teammate Paul Pierce were on their way to a media interview room proving difficult to find. more Prairie View basketball camps 12 May 08, 14:28 ET By Staff Writer Prairie View girls basketball coach Joe Mattingley is planning a number of basketball camps at the school during the month of June. ... more NBA Basketball Betting Feature - Top 10 Dunkers 12 May 08, 14:20 ET By Eric Williams With the 2007-08 NBA online betting postseason recently getting under way and several thrilling sports betting matchups taking place in ... more INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL 12 May 08, 14:10 ET The first time the names OJ Mayo and Rodney Guillory appeared together in a newspaper, in December 2005, the arrangement was innocent in comparison with the ... more Boys basketball camps set for June 12 May 08, 14:06 ET Mexico High School boys basketball coach Brennan Scanlon and his staff will be conducting summer camps June 2-6 at the MHS gym. more Northwestern College's Remmerde looks to basketball career overseas 12 May 08, 13:55 ET AP - May 12, 2008 1:54 PM ET SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - Northwestern College's Deb Remmerde (REM'-er-dee) is setting her sights on a basketball career overseas ... more Boys basketball recap (VIDEO) 12 May 08, 13:37 ET The guys give you the low down on what happened in tonight's boy's basketball games. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. more Girls basketball recap (VIDEO) 12 May 08, 13:37 ET The guys give you the low down on what happened in tonight's girls basketball games. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. more NBA Playoff Basketball Betting - New Orleans at San Antonio 12 May 08, 13:36 ET By Charles Jay In Game 3, New Orleans did a lot of things just the way they have been all along. that is to say, they shot 49% from the field, ... more Lady Razorbacks Add Ninth Basketball Signee 12 May 08, 13:23 ET by ArkansasSports360.com Staff Post Ashley McCray became the ninth signee of the 2008 recruiting class for the Lady Razorbacks and Coach Tom Collen. ... more National Basketball Association 12 May 08, 13:15 ET === LeBron, Cavs host Garnett, Celtics in Game 4 of East semis === (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers attempt to knot their Eastern Conference ... more Paul Stephens Fifth Annual NIVA Basketball Camp provides head ... 12 May 08, 13:11 ET Youngsters attending Paul Stephens Basketball Camp can aspire to eventually play at this elite level, given a few breaks and a lot of dedication. ... more Boys Basketball head coach Gordon steps down 12 May 08, 12:49 ET Jack Lee, current principal of Lincoln Pre-School and Ellington Elementary School, requested to be reassigned as a classroom teacher for the 2008-2009 year, ... more OJ Mayo, Agents, and Basketball 12 May 08, 12:20 ET OJ Mayo will be in this summer's NBA draft, where he will almost certainly be a very high draft pick, and in all likelihood a household name in the NBA for ... more Iowa basketball: Lickliter says no more defections expected 12 May 08, 12:15 ET Iowa basketball coach Todd Lickliter said today that he anticipates Tony Freeman to be the only defection from his team. “That’s my expectation,” Lickliter ... more Richerson to take over North Hall girls basketball 12 May 08, 12:06 ET HALL COUNTY – North Hall High boys assistant basketball coach Bryan Richerson has been named head coach of the Trojans’ girls program, school principal Joe Gheesling announced on Monday. more Trailer with 16 basketball wheelchairs goes missing in Regina 12 May 08, 11:43 ET The head of a wheelchair basketball organization for disabled youth is making an impassioned plea for the return of 16 wheelchairs which were stolen from outside his north Regina home over the weekend. more Monmouth U to announce new women's basketball coach 12 May 08, 11:34 ET Stephanie Gaitley will be introduced as the next Monmouth University women's basketball coach at a 2:30 p.m. press conference on campus Tuesday, Marilyn McNeil, Monmouth director of athletics announced today. "We're excited," McNeil said. Gaitley, has been a Division I head coach for 22 years. She coached at Richmond and St. Joseph's before going to Long Island University six years ago. Gaitley ... more Basketball wheelchairs found, some wheels still missing 12 May 08, 11:28 ET A Regina wheelchair basketball team that had its wheelchairs stolen on the weekend has received some encouraging news, but it's still trying to pick up the pieces. more Emmenecker May Shoot For Basketball Job 12 May 08, 11:26 ET DES MOINES, Iowa -- Drake basketball player Adam Emmenecker may be putting his business career on hold for a shot at a basketball career overseas. ... more Boys basketball season tips off Tuesday 12 May 08, 11:25 ET Story created Dec 04, 2006 - 11:29:38 EST. SAULT STE. MARIE - Area boys basketball teams will get a chance at their first game action on Tuesday. The Sault will travel to Brimley for the first of two annual grudge matches, while Rudyard will play Pickford in the Purple Palace. more WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: New head coach to be announced 2 p.m. today 12 May 08, 11:18 ET The search for the 10th Ball State University women's basketball head coach will end when athletics director Tom Collins announces the hire at a 2 p.m. press conference at Worthen Arena, Sports Information Director Matt McCollester said Monday morning. more Drake's Emmenecker delays job for chance at basketball