Clemson Senior to Miss Purdue Game: James Mays, a senior forward for Clemson, fell hard on his hip during the Tigers’ win against Gardner-Webb, only briefly returning to the game. He will sit out tonight’s game against Purdue in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. He is averaging almost 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Update: Clemson coach Oliver Purnell said Mays could be back in action before the end of December after learning that the senior’s hip is not fractured, only sprained. Bone scans revealed the encouraging news and Purnell hopes Mays will be able to play in the Puerto Rican San Juan Shootout, beginning Dec. 20. The Tigers have only two games before the tournament starts. [11/29/07]
