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LSU freshman Ben Simmons is clearly one of the best players in the nation this season and the likely top pick in the NBA draft this summer, but he is not eligible for one of college basketball's most prestigious awards. Simmons was not among the 15 candidates announced Saturday for the John R. Wooden Award because LSU did not certify his eligibility for the award. According to a report by Jeff Goodman at ESPN , the school couldn't certify Simmons' eligibility for academic reasons.  Continue to Article

March 05, 2016 2:20:pm EST

With March Madness right around the corner, The Dagger is picking an all-time starting five from some of college basketball's most tradition-rich programs. Our picks were based on a variety of factors, including stats, tourney success, All-America selections, and of course, our opinions. Next up: Connecticut Huskies (men). Who was considered from UConn: 1. Kemba Walker, G, 2008-11 (16.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 4.1 apg) 2 Rip Hamilton, G/F 1996-99 (19.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.8 apg) 3. Ray Allen, G, 1993-96 (19.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.4 apg) 4. Emeka Okafor, C, 2002-04 (13.8 ppg, 10.6 rpg) 5. Shabazz Napier, G, 2010-14 (13.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.5 apg) 6. Donyell Marshall, F, 1991-94 (18.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.7 bpg) 7. Ben Gordon, G, 2001-04 (16.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4.1 apg) 8. Caron Butler, F, 2000-02 (18.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg) 9. Chris Smith, G, 1988-92 (16.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.4 apg) 10. Cliff Robinson, C, 1985-89 (15.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg) Continue to Article

March 04, 2016 2:42:pm EST

SMU's seniors would be playing their final game at Moody Coliseum on Thursday night even if the NCAA didn't levy probation that will keep them from participating in the American Athletic Conference and NCAA tournaments. Coach Larry Brown said Senior Night "is never fun," but it might be even more emotional considering the 24th-ranked Mustangs have only one more game remaining after facing Connecticut. The postseason ban stemming from an NCAA probe that revealed academic fraud significantly shortens the season for SMU (24-4, 12-4), which won its first 18 - including the first nine while Brown was suspended for lack of program control - and undoubtedly would make its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Continue to Article

March 02, 2016 8:58:pm EST

UConn's new athletic director says he considers the Huskies' caliber of play at the level of a Power Five school. Dave Benedict, who has been serving as chief operating office at Auburn, was introduced Tuesday as the 12th athletic director at Connecticut. The school competes in the American Athletic Conference for national championships against leagues that generate more revenue. Continue to Article

March 01, 2016 12:46:pm EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- UConn reached 20 wins this season with an impressive road victory. Continue to Article

February 25, 2016 10:45:pm EST