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John Calipari (credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Revised Early Top 25 For The 2013-14 College Basketball Season

Kentucky is back, and in a major way.

2013/05/16

Julie Hermann (Credit: http://scarletknights.com)

Rutgers Hires Louisville’s Julie Hermann As New Athletic Director

Hermann will replace Tim Pernetti, whose resignation from the university came last month amid the Mike Rice coaching abuse scandal.

2013/05/15

Rothstein: Kansas’ Non-Conference Schedule Will Give Wiggins The Ultimate Showcase

Andrew Wiggins is going to Kansas. It’s huge for Bill Self. It’s huge for the Big 12. And it’s even bigger for fans of college basketball.

2013/05/15

Head coach Leonard Hamilton of the Florida State Seminoles (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Rothstein: This And That Around NCAA Basketball; Wiggins’ Call, Duke-UCLA At MSG & More

Andrew Wiggins, the consensus No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2013 is expected to make his college decision in the early portion of this week.

2013/05/13

Eddie Jordan, the former Rutgers star, is introduced as the school's head men's basketball coach on April 23, 2013 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Jordan Didn’t Graduate From Rutgers University Despite School Website’s Claim

New Rutgers basketball coach Eddie Jordan is not a graduate of the university as the school had claimed, another embarrassment for an athletic program still smarting from the firing of previous coach Mike Rice.

2013/05/10

Rothstein: Lavin, St. John’s Looking To Take Next Step

Speaking on Thursday night in Midtown, Steve Lavin went into detail about why he feels next season is the time when his basketball team will accelerate things to another level.

2013/05/10

Rothstein Files: Breaking Down The 4 Potential Destinations For Andrew Wiggins

We can’t fully project next year’s Top 25 in college basketball because arguably the best player in the sport has still yet to decide on his destination.

2013/05/07

Mike Moser (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Rothstein: This And That Around NCAA Basketball; Moser’s Decision, Auburn Upgrade & More

UNLV transfer Mike Moser is down to Gonzaga, Oregon and Washington, and will likely make a decision by the end of the week, according to a source close to the situation.

2013/05/02

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino with his new tattoo (Credit: Twitter/ @KKcards)

Rick Pitino Stays True To Word, Gets Tattoo On Back In Honor Of NCAA Title

In an effort to motivate his team and lift its spirits, the legendary coach promised his players in February that if they won the national championship, he would get a tattoo. He stayed true to his word.

2013/04/26

Shane Larkin (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Rothstein: This And That Around NCAA Basketball; Larkin’s Future, Fordham Rising & More

If Shane Larkin returns to Miami for his junior season, the Hurricanes will make the NCAA Tournament. If he leaves for the NBA, Jim Larranaga’s team will be in complete rebuilding mode.

2013/04/26

Eddie Jordan (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Rutgers Officially Names Eddie Jordan Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Rutgers introduced Eddie Jordan as its new men’s basketball coach on Tuesday, turning to a name from the school’s past as it seeks to move forward from a scandal that forced the firing of coach Mike Rice.

2013/04/23

Head coach Dan Hurley of the Rhode Island Rams. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Rothstein: 5 Teams That Will Rise During The 2013-14 College Basketball Season

Can a team go 8-21 one year and compete for an Atlantic 10 title the next? Absolutely. We’re talking about Rhode Island.

2013/04/23

Eddie Jordan (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Eddie Jordan Expected To Be Introduced As Rutgers Coach Tuesday

Rutgers’ board of governors will meet Tuesday to sign off on a contract that will allow Los Angeles Lakers assistant Eddie Jordan to take over the Scarlet Knights’ scandal-marred basketball program.

2013/04/22

Manti Te'o (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images)

When Will Manti Te’o Be Selected In The Upcoming NFL Draft?

Combine the good, bad and bizarre, and when Te’o gets selected might be the most intriguing part of the NFL draft that starts on Thursday in New York.

2013/04/22