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• NCAA transfer restrictions won't be easily lifted
  The NCAA is examining transfer rules after a spate of high-profile cases that has critics saying too much power is in the hands of athletic directors and coaches.
  
  
• SMU fires AD Orsini, says change necessary
  SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has been fired, effective immediately.
  
  
• Old Dominion leaving CAA for Conference USA
  Old Dominion is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and joining Conference USA.
  
  
• Ex-Syracuse coach's wife to sue ESPN for libel
  The wife of a fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach claims ESPN trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious and false stories about molestation claims against her husband.
  
  
• Committee selects D.C. to host East Regional
  The Division I Men's Basketball Committee has selected Washington, D.C. to host the 2013 East Regional.
  
  
• ACC head won't deal with Fla. St. 'hypotheticals'
  ACC commissioner John Swofford said at the conclusion of the league's spring meetings that he has had several positive discussions with Florida State president Eric Barron.
  
  
• Hofstra hires Hathaway as new athletic director
  Jeffrey A. Hathaway has been hired as the athletic director at Hofstra.
  
  
• Duke adds PF Jefferson to 2012 recruiting class
  The Duke Blue Devils added a critical piece to their 2012 recruiting class. Power forward Amile Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa./Friends Central) ended his recruitment by selecting the Devils over NC State, Kentucky, Ohio State and Villanova.
  
  
• VCU leaves Colonial, joins A-10 for 2012-13
  VCU is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and will join the Atlantic 10 as of July 1, university president Michael Roa said Tuesday.
  
  
• Nolan Richardson's son found dead at home
  Nolan Richardson III, the son of former Arkansas and Tulsa basketball coach Nolan Richardson, has been found dead in his home, Tulsa police said.