Talkin’ college, coaching, recruiting and updates

Colegio:

President Obama had national champions Texas A&M to the White House today to congratulate them on their win.

Notre Dame superstar guard Skylar Diggins shares pre-game tips. Ohhhh, this girl is silly :)

The CSUN Matadors will host a free youth clinic Oct. 29.

Coaching:

Maryland Coach Brenda Frese’s son Tyler has leukemia, and a chemotherapy drug he needs is in short supply. So she’s enlisted the help of a legislator.

Dishin and Swishin talks to pro coaches/GM Brian Agler, Dan Huges and Ann Meyers Drysdale about their teams.

Iowa State Coach Bill Fennelly will have surgery on cancerous lesions on his vocal cords.

Recruiting:

High school sensation Mercedes Russell has two more unofficial visits planned, and two new schools are interested in her: Connecticut and Louisville.

Key recruits are visiting SEC schools this weekend.

Update:

Pat Griffin says New York Police are now investigating Tayshana Murphy’s death as a hate crime.