In a heart-stopping encounter, the Jamie Dixon led USA team has set up a classic final match-up with Greece at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand. more »

"Fella" was supposed to be drafted between 10-16 in the first round, and no later than 23rd for sure. He fell the entire way to the 7th pick of the 2nd round. more »

Please see below for Andy Katz' report on Dixon and USC. more »

USC coach Tim Floyd resigned today in light of the NCAA investigation into $1,000 that he supposedly gave to O.J. Mayo via Mayo's agent to come play at USC. USC has for years been rumored as a destination for Pitt coach Jamie Dixon. more »

Exchange student at McNamara High School says "American' family helped his achieve 'American dream' Talib Zanna came from Nigeria to the US for the first time at the age of 15 and shortly thereafter he moved to the US permanently to get a US education… more »

Talib Zanna came to the United States from Nigeria in 2006. He quickly made a name for himself, averaging 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game as a junior at Forestville (Md.) Bishop McNamara in the 2007-08 season. That success translated into scholarship offers from Pitt, Providence, Villanova, Boston College, and Oklahoma, and in September of 2008, Zanna decided to become a Panther. more »