University of Alabama NCAA News

Houston , Jan. 9 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: The University of Houston men's basketball team opens Conference USA play this weekend when it plays host to UAB at 7 p.m., Saturday, inside Hofheinz Pavilion.

Through it all, Robert Vaden's primary objective was to make it to the NBA. Thursday night, his dream came true when he was selected 54th overall by Charlotte.

When D.J. White heard former college teammate Robert Vaden's name called in the NBA draft, he tapped out a text message to simply say "Congratulations!" When Vaden got traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder minutes later, he had some revising to do.

The Knights hit another sour note to cap a bitter season. The UCF football team struggled mightily in all facets, falling 15-0 to UAB at Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday afternoon before an announced crowd of 23,644. It was the first shutout loss at home since falling 3-0 to Presbyterian in 1981.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Robert Vaden from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for cash.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's Alonzo Gee and UAB's Robert Vaden are the likeliest bets from state universities to be chosen in the NBA draft, and even they might be longshots.

Robert Vaden did not fulfill expectations from some fans in his home state of Indiana who compared him, according to ESPN college basketball and NBA Draft analyst Jay Bilas, to then-phenom LeBron James from neighboring Ohio.

This year's edition of the annual Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, the 50th anniversary edition, hit stores Monday around the state.

In part two of our series, we take a look at the top 20 shooting guards in the 2009 NBA draft.

Before he took the reins of Texas prep powerhouse Southlake Carroll, Greg McElroy wasn't just charged with learning a complex, high-intensity offense.

In the second part of the Celtics Town NBA Draft position rankings , I am going to rank the top ten shooting guards... by Terrell Hollins 1 77 reads Rankings/List In the second part of the Celtics Town NBA Draft position rankings , I am going to rank the top ten shooting guards.

Former Indiana University forward Robert Vaden is expected to be among the NBA draft prospects working out for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

FINAL RECORD: 22-12, 11-5, third place in Conference USA. WHAT WENT RIGHT: The Blazers were able to use their solid senior scoring to outgun most opponents, averaging 72.4 points per game.

Andalusia Municipal Court Judge, Mike Jones, Jr., released his findings and handed down a "not-guilty" verdict in a court case involving Andalusia High School football standout and University of Alabama football signee, Nico Johnson.

Four of the five UAB football games at Legion Field will be played in the afternoon.

UAB coach Neil Callway makes a point during his spring practice session in March.

UAB added combo guard Heath Gameren on the final day of the spring signing period and UAB head coach Mike Davis said the Blazers might have at least two other players on the way.

Former Tide receiver Keith Brown could be catching passes for Birmingham's new pro football team.

The pressure of being a kicker in the National Football League is one of the most intense there is in the world of sports.

University of Arkansas at Monticello football coach Gwaine Mathews has announced the signing of transfer wide receiver Justin Johnson from the University of Alabama-Birmingham to join the team for the 2009 season.