UConn freshman forward Ruslan Iskhakov was stretchered off the ice and taken to the hospital Tuesday night after a massive hit from Quinnipiac's Brogan Rafferty.
Sources told ESPN the Big 12 has cut its list of candidates to at least 12 schools: Air Force, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado State, UConn, Houston, Rice, South Florida, SMU, Temple and Tulane.
Big 12 coaches voted under the condition of anonymity when polled by ESPN's Brett McMurphy on their preferred expansion candidates. Houston and BYU led the way with five votes each.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma said he is pulling for Pat Summitt after her family acknowledged Sunday that the legendary coach's health has declined in recent days.
No. 1 draft pick Breanna Stewart was among the 12 players named to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the Rio Games. Elena Delle Donne and Brittney Griner will also make their Olympic debuts.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma decided to deplane Saturday morning at Bradley International Airport because he was not feeling well and was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.
