College Basketball

1. Boeheim bunch: Jimmy joins bro to play for dad

   It'll be a family affair for Syracuse this season as Jimmy Boeheim is transferring to join an Orange team that features his brother, Buddy, and is coached by their dad, Jim.

2. Duke adds Marquette transfer John to frontcourt

   Theo John spent the past four seasons playing under former Duke star and assistant Steve Wojciechowski at Marquette.

3. North Texas assistant Haggerty dies in car crash

   North Texas assistant basketball coach Nelson Haggerty, 47, died in a single-car crash early Friday morning, the school announced.

4. Study: Athletes low risk for COVID heart issues

   A study examining more than 3,000 college athletes who had COVID-19 found few instances of heart-related issues.

5. USC 7-footer Mobley declares for NBA draft

   Evan Mobley is the No. 2 overall prospect in ESPN's top 100 for the 2021 NBA draft class.

6. Creighton guard Ballock fifth starter to leave

   Mitch Ballock, one of the top 3-point shooters in Creighton history, has signed with an agent. He becomes the fifth starter to leave Creighton.

7. Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22

   Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.

8. Googly eyes, Sasquatch suits and a runaway booger: Welcome to the Mascot Hall of Fame

   Behind the former Phillie Phanatic's quest to harness the power of fun -- and why he thinks it has found a new purpose in a post-pandemic world.

9. Luka Garza makes history and sells NFT for more than $40,000

   This year's Wooden Award winner, who became eligible to profit off of his name, image and likeness when his college career ended last month, donated a portion of the proceeds to Iowa's children's hospital.