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Former Missouri forward Leo Lyons' budding professional career hit a snag when his name was not called on June 25 in the 2009 NBA draft.

For nearly two years, Missouri basketball assistant Matt Zimmerman has recruited Bishop Miege point guard Trevor Releford.Countless calls, check-ins, updates, how-ya-doins. So perhaps there was nothing really special about the telephone conversation between Zimmerman and Releford last Monday night.But Releford, at least, thought there might be.He ...

The success of the Missouri men's basketball team last season appeared this summer in the form of an increased number of participants at its most recent basketball camp, which ended Wednesday.

By Scott Cacciola , Memphis Commercial Appeal Thursday, July 2, 2009 Eric Acra and Dave Trickler had one full practice to prepare their team, "Portsmouth Partnership," for this spring's Portsmouth Invitational.

DeMarre Carroll was cracking jokes Friday in Memphis, a day after the Grizzlies made him their second pick in the first round of the NBA draft.

The 2009-10 season could be filled with uncertainty for the Oral Roberts basketball team.

Former Missouri men's basketball player Leo Lyons, who was not drafted in Thursday night's NBA Draft, will have a second chance to make an impression on NBA scouts.

The hard part is over for former Missouri men's basketball players DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies need more help on offense, so they have selected Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft.

It's going to be a tense night for two former Tigers. Forwards DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons will be intently watching the 2009 NBA draft tonight, hoping to hear their names called with one of the 60 coveted picks.

For all the concentrated star power in college basketball in Pittsburgh, there's at least one guy who didn't play for the high-profile Pitt Panthers.

Missouri Tiger fans might remember Matt Lawrence for his ability to drain a three-pointer. But Lawrence also had other skills, such as succeeding in the weight room.

Colorado men's basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik sounded resigned to waiting Tuesday when asked about the practice facility on which department officials hoped to break ground this summer or fall.

With pro prospects making their way to workouts across the country, we asked several players to reflect on their past and to assess what it will take for them to succeed at the next level.

Winning news conferences took on a different meaning for Big 12 mens basketball since the end of last season.It had nothing to do with making a good first impression, but by pledging intentions to stay put.Early on it was Missouri coach Mike Anderson, Iowa State forward Craig Brackins and the Kansas duo of Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins.Lately, ...

University of Missouri athletes will face mandatory sickle cell tests in a change spurred by the 2005 preseason death of a 19-year-old football player.

Change is on the way again for NCAA Division I men's basketball. Last week, an NCAA committee approved three rule changes intended to help clarify block-charge calls, which players can shoot free throws after an injury and the expanded use of replay on fouls.

New York Times, United States By AP DeMarre Carroll was beginning his first season at Missouri two years ago when he was annoyed by itchy legs.

DeMarre Carroll was beginning his first season at Missouri two years ago when he was annoyed by itchy legs.

University of Missouri athletes will face mandatory sickle cell tests in a change spurred by the 2005 preseason death of a 19-year-old football player.