NCAA narrows window for NBA draft prospects

Concerns remain for coaches who are increasingly talking about academic success because of the potential penalties assessed to underperforming teams based on Academic Progress and Graduation Success scores.

"I don't think you can have any situation where players are missing classes, and I'm all for chasing the dream," Indiana coach Tom Crean said Thursday.

"When Dwyane Wade was going to be (drafted) between 5 and 13, there was no question he should go. But you're very hamstrung when people are leaving and their grades aren't intact. I just don't think you can have anybody leave and have days on end doing workouts."

President Myles Brand, who is fighting advanced pancreatic cancer, spoke briefly on the conference call but did not discuss his health.


AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.


