UCLA coach Ben Howland had an appendectomy last week and said he expected to be back at work soon.

The NCAA has chosen James Ish, vice president for administration and chief financial office, to be the interim replacement of former NCAA president Myles Brand.

Maryland has added one more year to the contract of coach Gary Williams.

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