Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Who’s Missing from College Hoops Tip-Offs + ESPN Weekend Schedule
When the 2013-14 college basketball season tips off Friday night, some key coaches and players won’t be involved.
Here’s a quick list of some of those who will be missing in action.
**Missouri associate head coach Tim Fuller (pictured) will coach the team in its first five games while coach Frank Haith serves his suspension.
**P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald of North Carolina will sit out Friday’s season opener against Oakland due to what the school called an “ongoing compliance issue.”
**Michigan sophomore C Mitch McGarywill miss the season-opener Friday vs. UMass-Lowell with a back issue.
**Louisvile senior F Luke Hancock will sit out Saturday’s opener against Charleston because of a nagging Achilles injury, head coach Rick Pitino told ESPN.com.
**Oregon sophomore G Dominic Artis and sophomore F Ben Carter were suspended nine games each for selling team gear.
**Providence suspended freshmen Brandon Austin and Rodney Bullock for what the school described as “not upholding their responsibilities as student-athletes.”
2013-14 ESPN Network’s Men’s Basketball Schedule (subject to change)
Date
Time (ET)
Matchup
Network
Fri, Nov 8
1 p.m.
All-Military Classic: Army vs. Air Force (Lexington, Va.)
ESPNU
3:30 p.m.
All-Military Classic: Citadel vs. Virginia Military Institute (Lexington, Va.)
ESPNU
6:30 p.m.
Barclays Center Classic: Maryland vs. Connecticut (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
ESPN2
7 p.m.
Belmont at Lipscomb
ESPN3
Davidson at Duke
ESPNU
Stetson at Clemson
ESPN3
Appalachian State at NC State
ESPN3
Savannah State at Pittsburgh
ESPN3
Miami (Ohio) at Notre Dame
ESPN3
Colgate at Wake Forest
ESPN3
James Madison at Virginia
ESPN3
Northern Kentucky at Purdue
ESPN3
7:30 p.m.
Presbyterian at Georgia Tech
ESPN3
Florida A&M at Rutgers
ESPN3
8 p.m.
Armed Forces Classic: Oregon vs. Georgetown (from Camp Humphrey’s Base, South Korea)
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
When the 2013-14 college basketball season tips off Friday night, some key coaches and players won’t be involved.
Here’s a quick list of some of those who will be missing in action.
**Missouri associate head coach Tim Fuller (pictured) will coach the team in its first five games while coach Frank Haith serves his suspension.
**P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald of North Carolina will sit out Friday’s season opener against Oakland due to what the school called an “ongoing compliance issue.”
**Michigan sophomore C Mitch McGary will miss the season-opener Friday vs. UMass-Lowell with a back issue.
**Louisvile senior F Luke Hancock will sit out Saturday’s opener against Charleston because of a nagging Achilles injury, head coach Rick Pitino told ESPN.com.
**Oregon sophomore G Dominic Artis and sophomore F Ben Carter were suspended nine games each for selling team gear.
**Providence suspended freshmen Brandon Austin and Rodney Bullock for what the school described as “not upholding their responsibilities as student-athletes.”
2013-14 ESPN Network’s Men’s Basketball Schedule (subject to change)
