SMU’s NCAA penalties were far from the only big off-season news in the American Athletic Conference.
Memphis and star forward Austin Nichols had an ugly falling out that led to Nichols’ July transfer to University of Virginia. Three other Memphis players also transferred after the season.
University of Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin was cleared to resume normal coaching activities after suffering a brain aneurysm right before the Bearcats’ Dec. 20, 2014 game vs. Virginia Commonwealth University.
University of Central Florida’s star freshman center, 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, is still awaiting NCAA clearance. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reported Tuesday that he could sue the NCAA.