Month: October 2005

Michigan: Wolverines Hope to Avoid Deja Vu

Wolverines Hope to Avoid Deja Vu: Last season, a promising Michigan season ended in major struggles after several players finished on the sidelines because of injuries. Before playing a single game, the Wolverines will be down Michigan forward Brent Petway, who is academically ineligible. Petway averaged 7.1 points and 5.4 […]

Colorado State: Cooke Homeless Again

Cooke Homeless Again: Colorado State sophomore point guard Marquie Cooke, a transfer from Virginia Tech, will need yet another new home. In less than a month on campus, Cooke has already worn out his welcome. The team dismissed Cooke without specifying a reason. Virginia Tech kicked Cooke off the team […]

Purdue: NCAA Gives Purdue a Point

NCAA Gives Purdue a Point: In desperate need of a point guard, Purdue received good news when the NCAA cleared freshman guard Korey Spates for this coming season. The NCAA Clearinghouse decided that Spates had met academic standards required of incoming freshmen players. Spates might step into the starting point […]

Memphis: Dorsey Released From Hospital

Dorsey Released From Hospital: Memphis forward Joey Dorsey was released from the hospital on Thursday morning and is reportedly doing fine. The 6’9″ sophomore forward experienced minor chest pain on Tuesday while relaxing in the Finch Center players’ lounge, and was taken to Baptist Memorial East Hospital and underwent a […]

Fresno State: Violation Could Be Major

Violation Could Be Major: A school attorney said that the illegal phone calls made to recruits by former Fresno State head coach Ray Lopes could be deemed a major violation. The NCAA will soon inform the school of the results of its investigation, and if deemed a major violation, the […]

Indiana: New Scoreboard Featured in Bloomington

New Scoreboard Featured in Bloomington: Indiana University’s Assembly Hall has a new scoreboard hanging over its basketball court. The 26,000-pound scoreboard cost approximately $2 million and includes high-definition television screens, small screens and a circular screen to be used for advertising. It should be ready for the Hoosiers’ home opener […]