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The CAA was not invited back to play in the 2013 ESPN Bracketbusters event. The regular season will be played straight through January and February.

Editorial comment #1: is anybody–and I mean anybody–surprised that ESPN would do this in the wake of the CAA signing a TV deal with NBC Sports? You know, the CAA never really did anything of note in the event, other than validate its existence.

Editorial comment #2: This makes me happy.

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Towson has selected Team Services, LLC to secure naming rights to its new arena.

Editorial comment: The unofficial motto at Towson: “Mike Waddell Is Not Screwing Around.”

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Hofstra AD Jack Hayes is leaving The Island to take the same position at Brown University. Danny McCabe has been named interim AD.

Editorial comment: Hey Danny–welcome! Nothing’s really going on with the CAA right now. No need to study up–take your time and get comfy.

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VCU announced it has hired Jeremy Ballard as an assistant coach. Ballard replaces Jamion Christian, who took the head coaching job at his alma mater, Mt. St. Mary’s.

Editorial comment: a source told me of this and said Ballard looks like Shaka Smart. Wrong. He looks a lot more like former Atlanta braves slugger David Justice.

Side note: VCU also announced Reco McCarter will transfer at the end of the semester.

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