Anthony Davis to endorse ‘Wooly Willy’ toyline
Fresh off being named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four and a National Championship, Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis has landed his first big endorsement deal. The future NBA star will be the new “Wooly Willy.”
Calipari forfeits 2012 title before NCAA makes him vacate it
Minutes after accepting the 2012 NCAA men's basketball championship Monday night, Kentucky coach John Calipari forfeited the title, citing the inevitable rule violations that will be uncovered in the coming months.
Shamed Calipari promises ‘professional rioters’ in wake of disappointing Lexington showing
“I’m truly sorry to our university,” said a distraught Calipari. “I spent all my time and resources recruiting professional basketball players. I totally forgot to recruit some real pros to celebrate. I mean, once this title gets vacated, what else are people going to remember?”
Weber first coach in NCAA history to get fired and land a better job
"Look, I'm as shocked as any of you are," Weber said to a group of reporters. "I don't have any business coaching here, but I'm going to get this program down to mid-major level within a couple of years. At least that's my goal."
Illini release helpful pronunciation guide for fans as they introduce new coach
The release said: "Coach Groce's name is pronounced 'gross,' as in the feeling fans had watching our department attempt to fill this position over the past month."
Illinois hires Groce after being rejected by local YMCA coach
"We've just started teaching the girls about rebounding," said Farlucci. "Plus Shaka Smart got $3 million. What am I, chopped liver?"
Bruce Weber shocked to learn he wasn’t fired months ago
"Let's face it," Weber said. "I haven't brought in a decent basketball player in six years. People wonder why I coach with a surprised look on my face--I've always been surprised that I was still coaching."
