Conference USA WiretapJune 2011 Conference USA Wiretap

Derrick Williams No. 5 Seed Arizona Reject Memphis' Upset Bid

Mar 18, 2011 7:16 PM

Derrick Williams, who is projected as a first round pick if he declares for the draft, scored 22 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked a potential tying shot with less than 2 second left to seal Arizona's 77-75 win over Memphis.

With Arizona leading by two with five seconds left, Memphis guard Joe Jackson missed a free throw. Forward Wesley Witherspoon grabbed the offensive rebound and seemed to have an opening at the rim. However, Williams came out of nowhere to send Witherspoon’s attempt the other way.

Williams was 9-for-9 from the free-throw line and hit the go-ahead 3-point with 3:51 remaining to put Arizona up 68-65.

Jeff Borzello/CBSSports.com

Tags: Derrick Williams, Arizona Wildcats, Memphis Tigers, Pacific-12 Conference, Conference USA, NCAA Tournament, NCAA

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Witherspoon Staying At Memphis, Barton Considering Draft

Mar 18, 2011 1:12 PM

Wesley Witherspoon confirmed he will be coming back to Memphis next season.

"I signed to play four years at Memphis and that's what I'm going to do," he said. "It hasn't even crossed my mind to be leaving. I have no idea where people get that."

But Will Barton may be a one-and-done even though he has failed to impress scouts.

"I still could be," he said. "The year isn't over yet. I'm not going to lie, I'm not throwing it out of the woods yet."

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tags: Wesley Witherspoon, Will Barton, Memphis Tigers, Conference USA, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Withdrawals

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North Dakota Beats South Dakota To Win 2011 Great West Tournament

Mar 13, 2011 8:49 PM

North Dakota defeated South Dakota by a final of 77-76 in the championship of the Great West Conference Tournament.

Pat Mitchell won Tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament Team by teammate Troy Huff, along with Kendall Cutler (South Dakota), Michael Moss (Houston Baptist) and Carl Montgomery (Chicago State).

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Tags: Pat Mitchell, Kendall Cutler, Troy Huff, Michael Moss, Carl Montgomery, Chicago State Cougars, Houston Christian Huskies, N.J.I.T. Highlanders, North Dakota Fighting Hawks, South Dakota Coyotes, Texas-RGV Vaqueros, Utah Valley Wolverines, Conference USA, Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament, NCAA

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Memphis Wins 2011 Conference-USA Tournament

Mar 13, 2011 8:38 PM

Memphis defeated UTEP by a final of 67-66 to win the Conference-USA Tournament. The Tigers came into the tournament as the No. 4 seed.

Memphis freshman Joe Jackson was named Tournament MVP.

Joining Jackson on the All-Tournament Team was Randy Culpepper and Christian Polk (UTEP), Darrius Morrow (East Carolina) and Justin Hurtt (Tulsa).

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Tags: Joe Jackson, Darrius Morrow, Justin Hurtt, Randy Culpepper, Christian Polk, East Carolina Pirates, Houston Cougars, Marshall Thundering Herd, Memphis Tigers, Rice Owls, Southern Methodist Mustangs, Tulane Green Wave, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, UAB Blazers, UCF Knights, UTEP Miners, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, Conference USA, Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament, NCAA

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Aaron Johnson Headlines C-USA Awards

Mar 10, 2011 11:24 PM

Aaron Johnson of UAB won the Conference-USA Player of the Year award, while Papa Dia of Southern Methodist won Defensive Player of the Year. DeAndre Kane of Marshall was named Freshman of the Year.

Joining Johnson and Dia on the C-USA All-Conference First Team were Randy Culpepper (UTEP), Gary Flowers (Southern Miss), Justin Jurtt (Tulsa) and Jamarr Sanders (UAB).

On the All-Conference Second Team were Marcus Jordan (UCF), Arsalan Kazemi (Rice), Carmeron Moore (UAB), Julyan Stone (UTEP) and Kendall Timmons (Tulane).

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Tags: Aaron Johnson, Papa Dia, DeAndre Kane, Randy Culpepper, Gary Flowers, Justin Hurtt, Jamarr Sanders, East Carolina Pirates, Houston Cougars, Marshall Thundering Herd, Memphis Tigers, Rice Owls, Southern Methodist Mustangs, Tulane Green Wave, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, UAB Blazers, UTEP Miners, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, Conference USA, NCAA, NCAA Award

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Ray Penn To Transfer From Oklahoma State

Mar 6, 2011 9:30 PM

Ray Penn has decided to transfer from Oklahoma State.

Penn was suspended indefinitely by Travis Ford two weeks ago.

“He won't be coming back,” said Ford, who did not elaborate further.

Penn started 10 of the 27 games he played in this season, averaging 5.9 points and 2.1 assists a game.

Ford said Penn remains in school, working to remain eligible as he seeks a transfer.

 

“We have encouraged him to make sure that he continues,” attending class, Ford said. “He's told some people about possible places he may be headed.”

 

A logical destination for Penn could be Houston, where he is from and where former Cowboys'  assistant James Dickey  just completed his first season as coach.

Oklahoman

Tags: Ray Penn, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Houston Cougars, Big 12 Conference, Conference USA, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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