Friday Morning Dump

- Andy Katz notches his first must-read of the day, as he talks with Chris Mack and Herb Sendek about how the two coaches use twitter.

- The other must-read of the day? Jason King details how Jacob Pullen trimmed his beard. Well, the article is about much more than Pullen trimming his beard. Just click the link already.

- The Dagger previews the Colonial Athletic Conference. Once just a mid-major afterthought, the CAA is now a top-tier mid-major with legitimate chances of sending more than one team to the NCAA tournament. George Mason, Old Dominion and Virginia Commonwealth have all won a NCAA Tournament game in the past five years. VCU defeated Duke in 2007, Old Dominion defeated Notre Dame in 2010, and George Mason defeated four teams (Michigan State, North Carolina, Wichita State and UConn) en route to a Final Four birth in 2006. Throw in rising programs like Northeastern and William & Mary, and the CAA is looking as competitive as it's ever been.

- BCS schools aren't the only programs that commit NCAA violations. Earlier in the summer it was reported that Morehead had committed NCAA infractions. Now word is out that Chattanooga was found guilty of comitting major violations, including 200 impermissible phone calls and texts to recruits. While we are on the topic of excessive phone calls, we had not yet seen this article by Ray Holloman of Fanhouse (it was written the 15th, but for some reason made its way through our reader last night). I think the term to use here is evisceration...

- Gary Parrish had a go on the topic of coaches recruiting players who probably won't end up attending their school. Sometimes, players don't want to say "no" because they like feeling wanted, and sometimes it's because coaches don't want to admit defeat. Some coaches will take their losses and bow out, others, covered by a veil of stubborness, will continue to press on, not willing to realize that their ship has sailed. To be fair, one could argue that is exactly what Sean Miller did with LeBryan Nash's recruitment.

- If you thought John Calipari-coached teams have a high rate of turnover, you clearly know nothing about Hutchinson Junior College. The team, coached by Steve Eck, won 27 games last year and reached the postseason semifinals. Jeff Goodman explains how the expectations have been raised despite having just three returning players from last year's squad.

- A 7'2" tuba player at LSU will be walking on the basketball team.

- It's no secret that the NCAA makes decisions at a glacial pace. Some feel that the due process is due for an update overhaul. Using the case of Brad Kelleher's eligibility as an example, the people at CAAhoops.com prove their point.

- LeBryan Nash is not the only Arizona recruit to be cancelled on. Detroit Coutry Day star Amir Williams was scheduled to have an in-home visit from the Wildcats on Thursday, but it has been postponed, thus solidifying the fact that Sean Miller and company have over-recruited.

- Sidney Lowe isn't on the hot seat right this minute, but if he can't win with the group he has in Raleigh this year, it might be about that time, right?

- What is up with your hair?

- Last season Gonzaga recieved an immediate impact from freshman Elias Harris. Now, while the Zags don't exactly have another Harris in their freshman class, if you are looking for a player (or two) to provide an immediate spark, The Slipper Still Fits says look no further than JuCo transfer Marquise Carter and Freshman Keegan Hylan.

- Coach K believes that youth basketball in America should start using a shot clock. Mike DeCourcy details why coach K thinks it would be beneficial for budding hoopsters.

- With the season roughly five weeks away, season-preview montages are starting to pop up. I've always been a huge fan of pump-up videos. Yes the music is a bit recyled, but even after hearing it for the 100th time, it still gets me fired up. (NOTE: If you have seen any other videos for the upcoming season hit up @BIAHtheTrizzle on twitter or email contactbiah AT gmail DOT com)