University of Texas center Dexter Pittman said Wednesday he will return next season to compete his college basketball eligibility. The burly 6-foot-10, 298-pound junior from Rosenberg thrust himself into the NBA's radar after a big post-season, including 26 points and 10 rebounds in a 67-56 win over Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament, followed by 19 points and 20 rebounds in a 61-58 win over Kansas State. This season was only me scratching the surface, Pittman said at a news conference. Pittman said he and the Longhorns' football strength coach, Todd Wright, have worked tirelessly to get his weight problem under control.

Star Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin been cleared to play Saturday against Texas Tech following a weeklong layoff due to symptoms of a concussion. Head Coach Jeff Capel said after Friday's practice that Griffin was cleared by team doctor Brock Schnebel. The 6-foot-10 inch sophomore was knocked woozy during a collision with 300-pound Texas center Dexter Pittman in the first half of the second-ranked Sooners' 73-68 loss to the Longhorns last Saturday.

A three-point play by Zaire Taylor put Missouri in front with 5.5 seconds remaining Wednesday and the Tigers surprised No.

Dexter Pittman had 21 points and 11 rebounds Friday night to lead No.

A.J. Abrams tallied 27 points for No. 5 Texas Tuesday in an 88-72 Longhorns win over Texas Southern. Dexter Pittman added 19 points and Varez Ward scored 12 in the sixth straight victory for Texas (9-1). Matthew Miller topped the scoring for Texas Southern (0-9) with 21 points.