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Today's Read is happy it isn't in Storrs.



Trouble is brewing in Storrs as news hits that the NCAA is about to hit UConn men's basketball with violations, from the USA Today.  More on UConn's potential violations and Jim Calhoun's contract situation, from the Hartford Courant.

The San Jose Mercury News wonders: why 68 and not 96?

As we all look ahead to next season, hope springs eternal in Ann Arbor because John Beilein loves Michigan's potential, from the Detroit Free Press.

Speaking of the maize and blue, former Michigan star Jalen Rose is interested in coaching someday, from AnnArbor.com.

The Cyclones are spinning with excitement as Fred Hoiberg has plan to rejuvenate Iowa State (Ames Gazette), but more importantly, the Iowa State players are eager to play for a legend (Cedar Rapids Gazette).

Dick Vitale, a legend of the game and longtime Basketball Times contributor, talks about his love of the sport, from the Lawrence Journal-World.

With the draft right around the corner, one and done players are a concern of new NCAA president, Mark Emmert, from USA Today.

In a surprising development, high school standout C.J. Leslie snubbed Kentucky for N.C. State (Louisville Courier-Journal) and, suddenly, Sidney Lowe now has some talent to work with (Raleigh News & Observer).

As some coaches bounce from school to school and contract to contract, Randy Bennett seems happy staying put at Saint Mary's, from the San Jose Mercury News.

The money can wait.  Thad Matta is hoping more players follow Evan Turner's slow route to the NBA, from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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