University of California NCAA News

Once again, the Sixers/Nets fell into an early hole, and couldn't climb out, as they fell behind the Thunder by as many as 16 in the first half before falling to an OPSL worst 0-4 with an 83-62 loss.

Name: Webpage: 17+3 = July 7th It's about time. I've determined that there's finally enough material out there in this complex series of tubes we call the "internet" to pass along.

If you were offered a job that required you to wake up at six in the morning four days a week, push your body to the limit for two hours, and give up your entire summer, would you take it? Better yet if you were offered that job and had to do it for free would you take it then? Well if you said no I wouldn't blame you, but every summer UCLA ...

The New Orleans Hornets want to play Chris Paul fewer minutes. But they also want to play more like they do with Paul even when he's not in the game.

Former Notre Dame tight end Joseph Fauria said today he is transferring to UCLA, and he recently gave coach Rick Neuheisel a non-binding oral commitment.

On a day former UCLA safety E.J. Woods said he finalized plans to transfer to Santa Monica College, the attrition continued with offensive lineman Sonny Tevaga leaving the program for what sources said were academic issues.

For the third consecutive year since entering the league as a first-round draft choice in 2007, forward Julian Wright will be part of the Hornets ' summer-league team that will play this month in Las Vegas.

For the rest of the position rankings, go here . 1. Syd'Quan Thompson, California- Tough, lockdown corner.A Had 70 tackles, 14 pass breakups and 4 interceptions last year.A Also a very good punt returner.A 2nd-team HP All-American in 2008 2. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky- Coming off an outstanding season in which he had 4 interceptions and 11 pass ...

Scouting report: Possess off-the-charts athleticism... Can play multiple positions... Likely will play strong safety in college... Rushed for 932 yards and 8 touchdowns in '08... Caught 6 passes for 106 yards... Had 87 tackles and 3 interceptions.

The trade talk between the Suns and Warriors did not die with Thursday's draft fallout.

If you want to play for a national title, go to North Carolina. That's a good way to get a championship.

CU compliance director Julie Manning confirmed Friday that the former Buffs wide receiver also has been given a release to UCLA.

In the final game of his brief college basketball career, Jrue Holiday took the Wachovia Center court for the truest test of a freshman's toughness.

Could North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, talking to reporters Wednesday, be the Nets' pick? In a perfect world -- one in which Blake Griffin might be from Hoboken and the Nets have the No.

With DeMar DeRozan's high-flying ability, the comparisons to another player with jaw-dropping athleticism that used to wow the crowd at the Air Canada Centre were inevitable.

Former UCLA guard Darren Collison, left, goes for a steal during a pre-draft workout for the New Orleans Hornets, Monday, June 8, 2009.

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected UCLA guard Jrue Holiday with the 17th pick in the NBA draft.

A few players left on the board probably won't be available when the Pistons draft at 15.

Bryan Colangelo was talking, at length, about the navigation of the NBA draft. How you have to divine the truth about dozens of young men not old enough to drink -- in the United States, anyway -- by watching them play, watching them practise, listening to them talk, and measuring height, weight, wingspan and leaping ability.

Virginia Commonwealth point guard Eric Maynor has canceled a planned Jazz workout due to back spasms.