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Updated: August 2, 2010, 11:47 AM ET
Darnell Dodson won't play for Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky coach John Calipari says junior guard Darnell Dodson will not play for the Wildcats this season.
Calipari posted on his Facebook page Sunday night that while Dodson is academically eligible, he won't be with the team when it travels to Canada for a series of exhibition games later this month. Calipari gave no reason behind the decision.
Dodson averaged 6.0 points as a sophomore last season, leading Kentucky with 50 3-pointers.
Calipari says Dodson could return to the team "if he meets our standards."
Darnell Dodson won't play for Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky coach John Calipari says junior guard Darnell Dodson will not play for the Wildcats this season.
Calipari posted on his Facebook page Sunday night that while Dodson is academically eligible, he won't be with the team when it travels to Canada for a series of exhibition games later this month. Calipari gave no reason behind the decision.
Dodson averaged 6.0 points as a sophomore last season, leading Kentucky with 50 3-pointers.
Calipari says Dodson could return to the team "if he meets our standards."
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Updated: September 16, 2010, 1:40 AM ET
Reports: Bruce Pearl photo in question
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A 2008 photo of a top recruit at Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl's home during an unofficial visit is a major component of the NCAA's investigation of the men's basketball program, according to two reports.
The picture of Aaron Craft, now a freshman at Ohio State, was taken at Pearl's home in fall 2008, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel and CBSSports.com.
Craft was a junior who had given the Volunteers a nonbinding commitment, but his presence at Pearl's house would constitute a violation of NCAA rules, which prohibit high school juniors from interacting with college coaches off-campus during an unofficial visit.
Tennessee sanctions
What does it say when the whistle-blower is caught cheating? No one should be surprised, writes ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil. Blog
• Katz: Clear message sent to coaches
• Brennan: What's next for Vols?
• Leung: Terrible timing
• Tennessee penalties/sanctions (PDF)
During an interview this past June, however, NCAA investigators questioned Pearl about the photo, and Pearl denied Craft had been to his home, according to the reports.
According to CBSSports.com, the NCAA already had a photo of Pearl and Craft taken in Pearl's home before any inquiry had taken place. The identity of the photographer and how the NCAA got ahold of the picture is unclear, according to the CBSSports.com report.
Pearl's assistant coaches also were asked about the photo and whether they knew the location, and they said they did not, according to the News Sentinel report.
Pearl subsequently requested a second interview with the NCAA, the News Sentinel reported, and on Aug. 5, he disclosed information about the photo to NCAA investigators.
At a Friday news conference, when Tennessee announced self-imposed penalties, Pearl had acknowledged publicly that he gave misleading and incorrect information to the NCAA about possible violations during a 17-month investigation of his program.
However, at the time, the school addressed only allegations of excessive phone calls made to basketball recruits, and there was no mention of any possible violations regarding unofficial visits.
Also at question are unofficial visits made in the same time period of fall 2008 by Jordan McRae, who enrolled at Tennessee, and Kansas freshman Josh Selby, who at the time had made a nonbinding commitment with the Volunteers, according to the News Sentinel. The newspaper reported that both players also were at Pearl's home during that unofficial visit.
"I've made some serious mistakes, and for that I'm truly sorry," Pearl said tearfully at the news conference. "I provided incorrect and misleading information to the NCAA. I've learned some invaluable lessons. After I provided the false and misleading information, subsequently I went back and corrected the record.
"I learned that it's not OK to tell the truth most of the time, but you've got to tell the truth all of the time," he said.
Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said he anticipated the NCAA would levy unethical conduct charges against Pearl and his staff, and as a pre-emptive punishment, the school would cut Pearl's pay by $1.5 million over five years and prohibit him from participating in off-campus recruiting for a year beginning Sept. 24.
Pearl's three assistants also had their pay reduced and cannot participate in off-campus recruiting for periods varying from three months to a year.
The NCAA has told Tennessee that it expects to wrap up the investigation by December -- if not sooner -- unless it learns of additional potential violations. Any violations uncovered in the investigation may be forwarded to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions in 2011.
CBSSports.com reported that an attempt to contact Pearl Tuesday was unsuccessful. Craft's father, John Craft, said he had no comment about whether his son had visited Pearl at Pearl's home in fall 2008.
The News Sentinel reported that Aaron Craft, reached by text message, said he and his family were told not to comment and all questions should be directed to Ohio State.
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Reports: Bruce Pearl photo in question
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A 2008 photo of a top recruit at Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl's home during an unofficial visit is a major component of the NCAA's investigation of the men's basketball program, according to two reports.
The picture of Aaron Craft, now a freshman at Ohio State, was taken at Pearl's home in fall 2008, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel and CBSSports.com.
Craft was a junior who had given the Volunteers a nonbinding commitment, but his presence at Pearl's house would constitute a violation of NCAA rules, which prohibit high school juniors from interacting with college coaches off-campus during an unofficial visit.
Tennessee sanctions
What does it say when the whistle-blower is caught cheating? No one should be surprised, writes ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil. Blog
• Katz: Clear message sent to coaches
• Brennan: What's next for Vols?
• Leung: Terrible timing
• Tennessee penalties/sanctions (PDF)
During an interview this past June, however, NCAA investigators questioned Pearl about the photo, and Pearl denied Craft had been to his home, according to the reports.
According to CBSSports.com, the NCAA already had a photo of Pearl and Craft taken in Pearl's home before any inquiry had taken place. The identity of the photographer and how the NCAA got ahold of the picture is unclear, according to the CBSSports.com report.
Pearl's assistant coaches also were asked about the photo and whether they knew the location, and they said they did not, according to the News Sentinel report.
Pearl subsequently requested a second interview with the NCAA, the News Sentinel reported, and on Aug. 5, he disclosed information about the photo to NCAA investigators.
At a Friday news conference, when Tennessee announced self-imposed penalties, Pearl had acknowledged publicly that he gave misleading and incorrect information to the NCAA about possible violations during a 17-month investigation of his program.
However, at the time, the school addressed only allegations of excessive phone calls made to basketball recruits, and there was no mention of any possible violations regarding unofficial visits.
Also at question are unofficial visits made in the same time period of fall 2008 by Jordan McRae, who enrolled at Tennessee, and Kansas freshman Josh Selby, who at the time had made a nonbinding commitment with the Volunteers, according to the News Sentinel. The newspaper reported that both players also were at Pearl's home during that unofficial visit.
"I've made some serious mistakes, and for that I'm truly sorry," Pearl said tearfully at the news conference. "I provided incorrect and misleading information to the NCAA. I've learned some invaluable lessons. After I provided the false and misleading information, subsequently I went back and corrected the record.
"I learned that it's not OK to tell the truth most of the time, but you've got to tell the truth all of the time," he said.
Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said he anticipated the NCAA would levy unethical conduct charges against Pearl and his staff, and as a pre-emptive punishment, the school would cut Pearl's pay by $1.5 million over five years and prohibit him from participating in off-campus recruiting for a year beginning Sept. 24.
Pearl's three assistants also had their pay reduced and cannot participate in off-campus recruiting for periods varying from three months to a year.
The NCAA has told Tennessee that it expects to wrap up the investigation by December -- if not sooner -- unless it learns of additional potential violations. Any violations uncovered in the investigation may be forwarded to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions in 2011.
CBSSports.com reported that an attempt to contact Pearl Tuesday was unsuccessful. Craft's father, John Craft, said he had no comment about whether his son had visited Pearl at Pearl's home in fall 2008.
The News Sentinel reported that Aaron Craft, reached by text message, said he and his family were told not to comment and all questions should be directed to Ohio State.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
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Updated: September 13, 2010, 6:08 PM ET
Wake Forest suspends Tony Woods
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest has suspended junior center Tony Woods indefinitely following a recent arrest.
Coach Jeff Bzdelik said Monday that Woods was suspended "in order to allow him to devote his time and effort to address the allegations that he is facing."
Woods was arrested last week and faces misdemeanor charges of assault inflicting serious injury, assault on a female and assault inflicting injury in the presence of a child. According to a report filed by Winston-Salem police, Woods is accused of kicking and pushing down the mother of his 1-year-old son, causing her to fracture her spine.
Woods averaged about five points and three rebounds in 31 games last season. He faces a Sept. 30 court date.
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Wake Forest suspends Tony Woods
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest has suspended junior center Tony Woods indefinitely following a recent arrest.
Coach Jeff Bzdelik said Monday that Woods was suspended "in order to allow him to devote his time and effort to address the allegations that he is facing."
Woods was arrested last week and faces misdemeanor charges of assault inflicting serious injury, assault on a female and assault inflicting injury in the presence of a child. According to a report filed by Winston-Salem police, Woods is accused of kicking and pushing down the mother of his 1-year-old son, causing her to fracture her spine.
Woods averaged about five points and three rebounds in 31 games last season. He faces a Sept. 30 court date.
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
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Updated: October 12, 2010, 8:32 PM ET
Josh Selby waiting for NCAA decision
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LAWRENCE, Kan. -- If the NCAA lets him play, Josh Selby's spectacular skills could make Kansas a Final Four contender.
In the meantime, he and the Jayhawks just wait for any word.
Coach Bill Self said at Kansas' media day on Tuesday there had been no developments in the drawn-out case involving questions of academics and amateurism for his prized 6-foot-2 freshman point guard.
"We've been instructed not to talk about it until we have information and we don't have information yet," Self said. "We do believe it's coming to a head. But we don't know when or what."
For about three weeks, Selby was not even allowed to enroll. But since early September, the McDonald's All-American, rated No. 1 in the nation by Rivals.com, has been going to class and working out with his teammates. He will be able to take part when formal practice starts on Friday.
But the NCAA has not said when, or if, he will be able to play in games. The Jayhawks, picked second in the Big 12 in preseason polls, open on Nov. 12.
"We hope to have a resolution to it sooner rather than later. But I don't know when that will be," Self said. "I certainly understand why this has taken a little bit of time but I do think there will be a positive conclusion. Hopefully, shortly. But I don't now that to be a fact."
Speaking to the media for the first time since he arrived on campus last summer, Selby admitted all the uncertainty has taken an emotional toll.
"It was pretty lonely at first," he said. "But my teammates stayed behind me, supported me, motivated me being there, relaxing my mind, taking it out of my mind. I'm just thankful I have the teammates I have because without them, I wouldn't have made it through this."
An extraordinary playmaker, Selby will step right in to replace departed Sherron Collins at point guard if the NCAA grants his eligibility. Aside from academics, there is also an issue regarding his association with Robert Frazier, the business manager for Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.
The NCAA rules on prospects consulting with agents are foggy. Selby's mother says Frazier is someone she has known since grade school and that he merely helped the family through the difficult recruiting process as a friendly adviser.
NCAA bylaws state that athletes can have contact with agents as long as they do not "agree verbally or in writing to be represented by an athlete agent in the present or in the future for the purpose of marketing the student-athlete's ability or reputation."
Asked what qualities he brings to a team, Selby paused a moment to think.
`Toughness," he said. "Somebody who can lead you, somebody who's going to motivate you to hard work and can score, not just play. I want to win. That's my big concern, winning."
Leadership could be a problem for the Jayhawks, who have won the last six Big 12 championships but are picked second this season behind Kansas State. They lost Collins and Cole Aldrich, a second- and third-team All-America respectively, and freshman Xavier Henry.
Self said he will be looking to the Morris twins, Marcus and Markieff, for some leadership.
"Josh brings a lot of that to the able on his own, maybe like no other player we've had since I've been here at this stage of his career," Self said. "A lot depends on him, what his status is because he certainly brings a lot of the same attributes that Sherron did."
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Josh Selby waiting for NCAA decision
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LAWRENCE, Kan. -- If the NCAA lets him play, Josh Selby's spectacular skills could make Kansas a Final Four contender.
In the meantime, he and the Jayhawks just wait for any word.
Coach Bill Self said at Kansas' media day on Tuesday there had been no developments in the drawn-out case involving questions of academics and amateurism for his prized 6-foot-2 freshman point guard.
"We've been instructed not to talk about it until we have information and we don't have information yet," Self said. "We do believe it's coming to a head. But we don't know when or what."
For about three weeks, Selby was not even allowed to enroll. But since early September, the McDonald's All-American, rated No. 1 in the nation by Rivals.com, has been going to class and working out with his teammates. He will be able to take part when formal practice starts on Friday.
But the NCAA has not said when, or if, he will be able to play in games. The Jayhawks, picked second in the Big 12 in preseason polls, open on Nov. 12.
"We hope to have a resolution to it sooner rather than later. But I don't know when that will be," Self said. "I certainly understand why this has taken a little bit of time but I do think there will be a positive conclusion. Hopefully, shortly. But I don't now that to be a fact."
Speaking to the media for the first time since he arrived on campus last summer, Selby admitted all the uncertainty has taken an emotional toll.
"It was pretty lonely at first," he said. "But my teammates stayed behind me, supported me, motivated me being there, relaxing my mind, taking it out of my mind. I'm just thankful I have the teammates I have because without them, I wouldn't have made it through this."
An extraordinary playmaker, Selby will step right in to replace departed Sherron Collins at point guard if the NCAA grants his eligibility. Aside from academics, there is also an issue regarding his association with Robert Frazier, the business manager for Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.
The NCAA rules on prospects consulting with agents are foggy. Selby's mother says Frazier is someone she has known since grade school and that he merely helped the family through the difficult recruiting process as a friendly adviser.
NCAA bylaws state that athletes can have contact with agents as long as they do not "agree verbally or in writing to be represented by an athlete agent in the present or in the future for the purpose of marketing the student-athlete's ability or reputation."
Asked what qualities he brings to a team, Selby paused a moment to think.
`Toughness," he said. "Somebody who can lead you, somebody who's going to motivate you to hard work and can score, not just play. I want to win. That's my big concern, winning."
Leadership could be a problem for the Jayhawks, who have won the last six Big 12 championships but are picked second this season behind Kansas State. They lost Collins and Cole Aldrich, a second- and third-team All-America respectively, and freshman Xavier Henry.
Self said he will be looking to the Morris twins, Marcus and Markieff, for some leadership.
"Josh brings a lot of that to the able on his own, maybe like no other player we've had since I've been here at this stage of his career," Self said. "A lot depends on him, what his status is because he certainly brings a lot of the same attributes that Sherron did."
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Updated: October 21, 2010, 8:00 PM ET
Duke atop first coaches' poll
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Defending champion Duke begins the 2010-'11 men's college basketball poll on top of the preseason men's basketball ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll.
The Blue Devils received 29 of 31 first-place votes in the poll. No. 2 Michigan State received the other two first-place votes.
Preseason Coaches' Poll
The top five teams in the preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll:
Duke
Mich. St.
Kansas St.
Pitt
Ohio St.
Duke figures to have a different look from the team that won 35 games and its ninth ACC tournament title in 12 years before edging Butler in the NCAA title game. The Blue Devils are replacing veteran leaders Jon Scheyer, Brian Zoubek and Lance Thomas with players like freshman point guard Kyrie Irving and transfer Seth Curry, but the expectations are the same.
Michigan State reached the Final Four last season for the second consecutive year, and the Spartans have six Final Four appearances in their past 12 seasons. They haven't won a national title since 2000, though, which is something this group hopes to change. Three of the Spartans' top four and seven of nine scorers are back from last season's team that won 28 games.
Kansas State, with almost everyone coming back from last season's 29-8 team, is ranked No. 3, while Pittsburgh (four starters and seven of eight players returning) and Ohio State, which boasts a glittering recruiting class that some publications pegged as tops in the nation, round out the top five.
No. 6 is Villanova, followed by Kansas, Purdue, North Carolina and No. 10 Kentucky.
Florida is ranked 11th, followed by Gonzaga, Syracuse, Baylor, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Butler, Memphis and No. 20 Tennessee.
No. 21 is Georgetown, while Temple, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Texas round out the poll.
In all, nine teams -- led by No. 9 North Carolina -- that finished last season unranked now hold spots in the preseason poll.
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Defending champion Duke begins the 2010-'11 men's college basketball poll on top of the preseason men's basketball ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll.
The Blue Devils received 29 of 31 first-place votes in the poll. No. 2 Michigan State received the other two first-place votes.
Preseason Coaches' Poll
The top five teams in the preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll:
Duke
Mich. St.
Kansas St.
Pitt
Ohio St.
Duke figures to have a different look from the team that won 35 games and its ninth ACC tournament title in 12 years before edging Butler in the NCAA title game. The Blue Devils are replacing veteran leaders Jon Scheyer, Brian Zoubek and Lance Thomas with players like freshman point guard Kyrie Irving and transfer Seth Curry, but the expectations are the same.
Michigan State reached the Final Four last season for the second consecutive year, and the Spartans have six Final Four appearances in their past 12 seasons. They haven't won a national title since 2000, though, which is something this group hopes to change. Three of the Spartans' top four and seven of nine scorers are back from last season's team that won 28 games.
Kansas State, with almost everyone coming back from last season's 29-8 team, is ranked No. 3, while Pittsburgh (four starters and seven of eight players returning) and Ohio State, which boasts a glittering recruiting class that some publications pegged as tops in the nation, round out the top five.
No. 6 is Villanova, followed by Kansas, Purdue, North Carolina and No. 10 Kentucky.
Florida is ranked 11th, followed by Gonzaga, Syracuse, Baylor, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Butler, Memphis and No. 20 Tennessee.
No. 21 is Georgetown, while Temple, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Texas round out the poll.
In all, nine teams -- led by No. 9 North Carolina -- that finished last season unranked now hold spots in the preseason poll.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
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Look out for Syracuse.
We have a new 7 foot center and he's a beast.
We have a new 7 foot center and he's a beast.
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Syracuse Orange win again. 17-0 baby. 4th in the country.
Can't wait until Big Monday Syracuse vs. Pitt.
Can't wait until Big Monday Syracuse vs. Pitt.
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I can't believe there's not any college basketball fans here but me.
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My daughter plays college basketball. The last 6 years of my life have been AAU, high school, and college basketball nonstop so the last thing I want to do is watch more. I'll watch an occasional Lakers game and then the playoffs but other than that, I no longer watch basketball.
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Updated: March 20, 2011, 6:14 PM ET
Vols fans rally in support of Bruce Pearl
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Nearly 100 Tennessee fans gathered at a rally near the Volunteers' Thompson-Boling Arena to show their support for Bruce Pearl, who is waiting to learn his fate as men's basketball coach.
Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said Wednesday that Pearl would be evaluated after the Vols' season ended. Tennessee lost 75-45 to Michigan in its opener at the NCAA tournament Friday.
The NCAA charged Pearl with unethical conduct and other recruiting violations after he revealed he lied during an investigation into recruiting.
Fans dressed in orange and white chanted "We want Bruce" at Sunday's rally.
In a separate online poll conducted by the Knoxville News Sentinel, 83 percent of the more than 13,000 fans that participated said they favor Pearl over Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton.
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Vols fans rally in support of Bruce Pearl
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Nearly 100 Tennessee fans gathered at a rally near the Volunteers' Thompson-Boling Arena to show their support for Bruce Pearl, who is waiting to learn his fate as men's basketball coach.
Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said Wednesday that Pearl would be evaluated after the Vols' season ended. Tennessee lost 75-45 to Michigan in its opener at the NCAA tournament Friday.
The NCAA charged Pearl with unethical conduct and other recruiting violations after he revealed he lied during an investigation into recruiting.
Fans dressed in orange and white chanted "We want Bruce" at Sunday's rally.
In a separate online poll conducted by the Knoxville News Sentinel, 83 percent of the more than 13,000 fans that participated said they favor Pearl over Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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#5 team in the country the Syracuse Orangemen take out Albany. 98-74. Should I be excited. 
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Mike Krzyzewski is one win away from the career record.
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Updated: December 13, 2011, 4:57 PM ET
Davis, Lang sue Syracuse, Jim Boeheim
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Fine Accusers File Lawsuit
Outside The Lines discusses Bernie Fine accusers Bobby Davis and Mike Lang hiring Gloria Allred and filing a defamation suit against Syracuse University and Jim Boeheim.Tags: BErnie Fine, Bobby Davis, Mike Lang, Jim Boeheim, Gloria Allred, OTL, Outside The Lines
Two men who say they were sexually abused by a former assistant basketball coach at Syracuse University have sued the school and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim for defamation.
Bobby Davis and Mike Lang accused ex-Syracuse associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting them during the 1980s and '90s. They made the accusations in interviews with "Outside The Lines" in November.
When the first "OTL" story was broadcast and published, Boeheim called the accusers "liars" who were looking for money.
"You know how much money is going to be involved in civil suits?" Boeheim said. "I'd say about $50 million. That's what this is about. Money."
Attorney Gloria Allred said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon in New York City that the two men have filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court. Davis previously maintained that he is not looking to sue Fine.
Allred said after repeatedly telling the world that Davis and Lang were liars, it's time for the university and Boeheim to be held accountable.
"It really hurt me to learn coach Boeheim had accused me of lying," Davis said.
Victim advocates reacted angrily and called for Boeheim to resign or be fired when he questioned the motives of Fine's accusers. He later apologized, saying he "misspoke very badly" in questioning the accusers' motives and and regretted any harm he had caused.
That's not enough, said Allred, whose recent clients include a woman who accused presidential candidate Herman Cain of making unwelcome sexual advances.
"Those words came too little, too late," she said during Tuesday' news conference.
Boeheim declined to comment on the lawsuit Wednesday, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reported.
Davis was a ball boy for the team in the 1980s. Lang is his stepbrother. Fine since has been fired.
Lang said that when Boeheim suggested "my little brother and I were lying" he "felt sick to my stomach."
The U.S. attorney's office is investigating the case in Syracuse.
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said last week that Davis was credible, but that he couldn't investigate under state law because the statute of limitations had expired.
Fine has denied the allegations. The U.S. attorney's office is investigating.
Also Tuesday, a third man who accused Fine of molestation said he fully expects to go to prison for sexually abusing a boy in Maine.
Zachary Tomaselli, of Lewiston, Maine, wrote on Facebook that he's looking to "find strength to get through this" as plea negotiations continue. He's already admitted that most of the accusations are true and says he takes responsibility for "the hell I put this teen through."
Syracuse's school newspaper, The Daily Orange, quoted Tomaselli as saying he expects to spend two years behind bars.
Tomaselli is now under a gag order. His remarks to the newspaper and on Facebook were made before it went into effect.
A message was left Tuesday for Tomaselli's lawyer.
Also, attorneys for Fine told a judge on Tuesday that they don't object to the release of the search warrant application that led authorities to take computers, cameras and other material from his home.
Records already unsealed by a judge show investigators looking for pornography that could be used "to sexually arouse or groom young males" and records detailing Fine's contact with boys.
The application cites information or evidence used to establish a basis for the federal warrants.
Federal prosecutors didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
Information from The Associated Press is included in this report.
Davis, Lang sue Syracuse, Jim Boeheim
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Fine Accusers File Lawsuit
Outside The Lines discusses Bernie Fine accusers Bobby Davis and Mike Lang hiring Gloria Allred and filing a defamation suit against Syracuse University and Jim Boeheim.Tags: BErnie Fine, Bobby Davis, Mike Lang, Jim Boeheim, Gloria Allred, OTL, Outside The Lines
Two men who say they were sexually abused by a former assistant basketball coach at Syracuse University have sued the school and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim for defamation.
Bobby Davis and Mike Lang accused ex-Syracuse associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting them during the 1980s and '90s. They made the accusations in interviews with "Outside The Lines" in November.
When the first "OTL" story was broadcast and published, Boeheim called the accusers "liars" who were looking for money.
"You know how much money is going to be involved in civil suits?" Boeheim said. "I'd say about $50 million. That's what this is about. Money."
Attorney Gloria Allred said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon in New York City that the two men have filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court. Davis previously maintained that he is not looking to sue Fine.
Allred said after repeatedly telling the world that Davis and Lang were liars, it's time for the university and Boeheim to be held accountable.
"It really hurt me to learn coach Boeheim had accused me of lying," Davis said.
Victim advocates reacted angrily and called for Boeheim to resign or be fired when he questioned the motives of Fine's accusers. He later apologized, saying he "misspoke very badly" in questioning the accusers' motives and and regretted any harm he had caused.
That's not enough, said Allred, whose recent clients include a woman who accused presidential candidate Herman Cain of making unwelcome sexual advances.
"Those words came too little, too late," she said during Tuesday' news conference.
Boeheim declined to comment on the lawsuit Wednesday, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reported.
Davis was a ball boy for the team in the 1980s. Lang is his stepbrother. Fine since has been fired.
Lang said that when Boeheim suggested "my little brother and I were lying" he "felt sick to my stomach."
The U.S. attorney's office is investigating the case in Syracuse.
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said last week that Davis was credible, but that he couldn't investigate under state law because the statute of limitations had expired.
Fine has denied the allegations. The U.S. attorney's office is investigating.
Also Tuesday, a third man who accused Fine of molestation said he fully expects to go to prison for sexually abusing a boy in Maine.
Zachary Tomaselli, of Lewiston, Maine, wrote on Facebook that he's looking to "find strength to get through this" as plea negotiations continue. He's already admitted that most of the accusations are true and says he takes responsibility for "the hell I put this teen through."
Syracuse's school newspaper, The Daily Orange, quoted Tomaselli as saying he expects to spend two years behind bars.
Tomaselli is now under a gag order. His remarks to the newspaper and on Facebook were made before it went into effect.
A message was left Tuesday for Tomaselli's lawyer.
Also, attorneys for Fine told a judge on Tuesday that they don't object to the release of the search warrant application that led authorities to take computers, cameras and other material from his home.
Records already unsealed by a judge show investigators looking for pornography that could be used "to sexually arouse or groom young males" and records detailing Fine's contact with boys.
The application cites information or evidence used to establish a basis for the federal warrants.
Federal prosecutors didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
Information from The Associated Press is included in this report.
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Good effort by Coll Of Charleston. Almost with the upset of Louisville. They out played them most of the game.
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Jarnell Stokes has made a lot of people in the state of Tennessee very happy after picking the Volunteers :YES over Kentucky, Memphis, Arkansas and Florida.
"I have spent a lot of time in prayer about what to do and I believe that the University of Tennessee is the right place for me," Stokes said. "I am excited about the future at Tennessee. I am going to work as hard as I can to fit in with my teammates and learn the system as quickly as I can to help the team."
The 6-foot-8, 250-pound power forward, ranked No. 18 in ESPNU's 2012 top 100 rankings, took an interesting path to Tennessee.
After being ruled ineligible for his senior season when he transferred from Memphis Central High School to Southwind High School, Stokes decided to take the necessary courses to graduate early and enroll in college for the start of the second semester. That decision helped to escalate his unique recruiting process to a feverish pitch as teams jockeyed for position for his services.
Tennessee, who had recruited Stokes hard for the 2012 class, ended up the winner in the last-minute sweepstakes.
First-year coach Cuonzo Martin inherited a difficult situation when he took over the Volunteers' basketball program, but the news of Stokes' decision to attend Tennessee is a vital development that should help Martin right the ship faster than most expected.
"We walk by faith not sight," Stokes said. "I am fortunate that that I have great people surrounding me. All the adversity that I have been through has made me a better person."
Mike LaPlante covers recruiting for ESPN Recruiting Nation.
"I have spent a lot of time in prayer about what to do and I believe that the University of Tennessee is the right place for me," Stokes said. "I am excited about the future at Tennessee. I am going to work as hard as I can to fit in with my teammates and learn the system as quickly as I can to help the team."
The 6-foot-8, 250-pound power forward, ranked No. 18 in ESPNU's 2012 top 100 rankings, took an interesting path to Tennessee.
After being ruled ineligible for his senior season when he transferred from Memphis Central High School to Southwind High School, Stokes decided to take the necessary courses to graduate early and enroll in college for the start of the second semester. That decision helped to escalate his unique recruiting process to a feverish pitch as teams jockeyed for position for his services.
Tennessee, who had recruited Stokes hard for the 2012 class, ended up the winner in the last-minute sweepstakes.
First-year coach Cuonzo Martin inherited a difficult situation when he took over the Volunteers' basketball program, but the news of Stokes' decision to attend Tennessee is a vital development that should help Martin right the ship faster than most expected.
"We walk by faith not sight," Stokes said. "I am fortunate that that I have great people surrounding me. All the adversity that I have been through has made me a better person."
Mike LaPlante covers recruiting for ESPN Recruiting Nation.
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Syracuse played crappy tonight and beat Providence by 23 points. Yes, Providence was down a man, but it was not a good game by Syracuse.
They have the best depth in the nation, and one of the best all around guards in the nation in Dion Waiters. Make no mistake, Jardine is ok and Triche could be the best shooter on the team any given night, Waiters is the best guard on the team. Talking about him being the best 6th man in the nation misses the mark. Melo is one of the best defensive players in the Big East and keeps getting better.
I think this team won't run the table but they'll be there at the end.
They have the best depth in the nation, and one of the best all around guards in the nation in Dion Waiters. Make no mistake, Jardine is ok and Triche could be the best shooter on the team any given night, Waiters is the best guard on the team. Talking about him being the best 6th man in the nation misses the mark. Melo is one of the best defensive players in the Big East and keeps getting better.
I think this team won't run the table but they'll be there at the end.