News On The Horizon 4/13/2014

Dwyane Wade returns to Miami Heat’s starting lineup, scores 24 after missing nine games--Miami Herald

Battier has gone from starter to playing in the second unit to now being replaced in the regular rotation by Rashard Lewis. The Heat’s second unit against the Hawks also included Norris Cole, Ray Allen and Chris Andersen. Toney Douglas also played in the second quarter as a defensive stopper against Hawks point guard Jeff Teague.

Winderman's view: Hawks 98, Heat 85--South Florida Sun Sentinel

-- Douglas entered after several shaky minutes from Norris Cole, who struggled against Teague.

-- Rashard Lewis retained his spot with the second unit.

-- That unit also featured Ray Allen, Cole, Chris Andersen and Lewis.

Postgame notes: Ray McCallum learns from playing the best--Sacramento Bee
Kings notes: Thomas wants to come back from injury before season ends--Sacramento Bee

The Kings have been impressed by rookie Ray McCallum’s play in place of Thomas, but they still would like to see Thomas back on the court.

Morning Five: 04.10.14 Edition--Rush The Court

Wisconsin-Milwaukee will not be repeating its surprise run to the NCAA Tournament next year. In fact, they won’t even be able to defend their Horizon League Tournament crown after receiving a one-year post-season ban for its low APR score. This clearly is not as high-profile as Connecticut’s one-year ban in 2013 and we don’t expect to see a player (sorry student-athlete) standing next to Rob Jeter talking about being banned, but it is a significant blow to the program. At this point, we have to place blame the program particularly when they have known about these APR guidelines for years.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee latest school hit with questionable APR postseason ban--SB Nation

Men’s Basketball: Bryce Drew could be a candidate for Tulsa job--The Post-Tribune

Released YSU players wanted to return--Youngstown Vindicator