Thursday Morning Dump

- In case you missed it, John Feinstein remembers Jim Valvano

- Herb Pope collapsed at a workout yesterday and was rushed to the hospital. A source told NorthJersey.com that Pope is in serious condition

- DeShawn Sims is a tough kid. His father and a brother are locked up, another brother and a close cousin were both murdered

- Mark Macon got a two year deal as an interim coach with Binghamton

- Updated transfer list and coaching carousel list

- Andy Katz on why the early entry deadline is unfair. More on this from the News & Observer.

- Comparing anything to the Nazis is a dumb idea

- Bruiser Flint upsets Jay Wright as college basketball's best dressed

- More collegiate early entry

- Could Emmanuel Negedu be headed to Indiana?

- White and Blue Review on Greg McDermott and more Dana Altman fodder

- No more LOI?

- This is an excellent time waster