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Long Beach, Calif.--Long Beach State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Monson announced today that Dwain Williams (Guard, 6-0, 170, San Diego, Calif., Providence College, Vista Murrieta HS) signed a National Letter-of-Intent. Williams, who attended Providence College for two years, will have two years of eligibility remaining with the 49ers.

“Dwain Williams is a great addition to our program,” said Monson. “His success in the Big East Conference demonstrates that he is a proven high-level point guard that will help solidify our backcourt.”

Long Beach, CA--Long Beach State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Monson announced today that Greg Plater (Guard, 6-2, 170, Salem, OR, McKay HS) signed a National Letter-of-Intent with the 49ers.

Long Beach, CA--Long Beach State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Monson announced today that Brian Freeman (Center, 6-10, 230, Albany, OR, Clackamas CC) signed a National Letter-of-Intent with the 49ers.

“We are extremely excited to sign a player of Brian’s calibre,” said Monson. “Fortunately he was still available. He adds versatility to our frontline and he’s a very good face-up shooter. Brian is a quality student-athlete who we feel is a great first recruit for our program.”

LONG BEACH, CA -- Long Beach State Director of Athletics Vic Cegles announced today that the contract of 49er men’s basketball coach Larry Reynolds will not be renewed. Reynolds is in the fifth and final year of his original five-year contract.

Countdown to Selection Sunday can legitimately be made in hours at this point. Less than a week to the start of the tournament. Less than a few months before we start previewing the 2007-08 season..

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: How does Tommy Amaker still have his job? Michigan's loss to Ohio State today means they'll be back in the NIT once again. Maybe they should just call it the Michigan Invitational Tournament at this point..

Favorite: Pacific. Player of the Year: Bobby Brown. Conference Rank: 21st

Capsules of teams ranked 131st to 144th in CHN's 144 Teams in 144 Days college preview.