Lexington, KY ? Kentucky top scorer Jodie Meeks has decided to leave the Wildcats and remain in consideration for the NBA Draft.

Coach John Calipari posted Monday on Twitter that Meeks had called to let him know about the decision. The school also released a statement.

Calipari wrote on Twitter that he understood the decision for Meeks, who led the Southeastern Conference in scoring and was eighth nationally with 23.7 points per game.

“He’s excited and I’m excited for him,” Calipari said. “I wish I got the chance to coach him.”

The decision is one of few setbacks in Calipari’s efforts to amass a star-studded roster. He has landed some of the nation’s top recruits, and center Patrick Patterson decided not to go pro.

Meeks provided one of the few highlights for a lackluster Kentucky season when he scored a team-record 54 points against Tennessee. Not only was that the highest-scoring game in Division I last season, but Meeks also had the next two highest in non-overtime games, with 46 and 45 points.

As the Southeastern Conference’s leading scorer, he made the conference’s first team and became the first player in SEC history to win conference player of the week honors four times in one season.

Meeks started all 36 games and led the SEC in free throw percentage (90.2), 3-point field goal percentage (40.6) and three-point field goals per game (3.25). His 117 three-pointers were a Kentucky record. The guard from Norcross, Ga., had one season of eligibility remaining.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Irish forward returning

South Bend, Ind. — Forward Luke Harangody withdrew from the NBA Draft on Monday, deciding instead to return to Notre Dame for his senior season and a chance to become the school’s leading scorer.

The 6-foot-8 forward was the one consistent bright spot for the Irish, averaging 23.3 points and 11.8 rebounds last season to lead the Big East in scoring and rebounding in consecutive seasons. He was the league’s player of the year in 2008.

Gonzaga forward leaving

Spokane, Wash. — Gonzaga forward Austin Daye decided Monday to remain eligible for the NBA Draft and leave school after two seasons. The 6-foot-11 sophomore averaged 12.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last season.

Williams to write book

Chapel Hill, N.C. — Roy Williams can add author to his list of accomplishments. The North Carolina coach of the defending national basketball champions will have an autobiography released in November. Algonquin Books says “Hard Work: My Life On and Off the Court” — will feature a forward from novelist John Grisham. It was written with former Sports Illustrated writer Tim Crothers.

Part of the book’s proceeds will go to the Carolina Covenant, which helps low-income students obtain scholarships to the university.

USC releases recruit

Los Angeles — Forward Derrick Williams has requested and been granted a release from his basketball letter of intent to play at Southern California. Williams, from nearby La Mirada High, joins guard Lamont Jones, from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., as recruits who have changed their minds since Tim Floyd resigned last week as basketball coach.

WNBA

Laimbeer steps down

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Bill Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA champion Detroit Shock three games into the season Monday in hopes of landing an NBA job. Assistant Rick Mahorn, a teammate of Laimbeer’s from their Detroit Pistons days, was promoted to coach. Cheryl Reeve will remain an assistant and become the general manager.

GOLF

Green’s leg amputated

Jackson, Miss. — Champions Tour golfer Ken Green’s lower right leg was amputated Monday following a recreational vehicle accident last week in which his brother and girlfriend died. He was under sedation and in good condition after the three-hour operation at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Green’s agent and close friend Kevin Richardson said.

“He’s safe and he tolerated it well,” Richardson told The Associated Press.

NFL

Favre: Options open

New York — Brett Favre says he is considering coming out of retirement for a second time and the only team he has talked to about a return to the NFL is the Minnesota Vikings.

Favre appeared on the new HBO show “Joe Buck Live” in his first public appearance since retiring from the New York Jets in February.

The three-time NFL MVP said Monday night he had surgery 21/2 weeks ago on his throwing arm.

Stallworth to plead guilty

Miami — Attorneys say Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has agreed to plead guilty to DUI manslaughter charges and would serve some jail time for a Miami car crash in which a pedestrian was struck and killed. The 28-year-old Stallworth is expected to be in a Miami courtroom today to enter the plea.

Arizona TE suspended

Phoenix — Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Patrick tested positive for the drug Adderall, an amphetamine, his agent Kevin Omell said Monday.

Broncos sign receiver Lloyd

Denver — The Broncos signed free-agent receiver Brandon Lloyd on the same day a radio station reported Pro Bowl wideout Brandon Marshall wants to follow Jay Cutler out of Denver.

Burress case delayed

New York — The weapons possession case against former New York Giants player Plaxico Burress has been adjourned until September, and his attorney said he didn’t see any reason the wide receiver couldn’t play this fall. Burress made a brief appearance in court Monday, accompanied by his wife and attorney Benjamin Brafman. Judge Felicia Mennin adjourned the case until Sept. 23.

BASEBALL

Ex-pitcher Woodeshick dies

Houston — Hal Woodeshick, who pitched for the expansion Houston Colt .45s during an 11-year career in which he was an All-Star and part of a World Series championship team, has died. He was 76.