The Providence Jam Fest was another well-run tournament by the Hoop Group. It brought teams primarily from the northeast corridor for a good weekend of basketball, with a couple of teams from outside the area coming as well.
Month: April 2009
Northeastern: More Details About Violations, Penalties
UPDATED: The NCAA criticized Northeastern and former coach Ron Everhart for failing to closely monitor the recruitment of former Husky Benson Egemonye. Egemonye played four games for the Huskies in 2005 before transferring to Niagara, where he recently finished his senior season, averaging 12.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Nevada: Cooke Can Transfer If He Wants
Nevada sophomore forward Malik Cooke received permission to transfer to another school. Cooke wants to move closer to his home in Charlotte, N.C., because of family responsibilities. He averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Wichita State: Marshall Gets Another Year
Wichita State has awarded coach Gregg Marshall with another year to his contract, keeping Marshall with the Shockers through 2015. In two seasons in Wichita, Marshall has compiled a 28-37 record
Mississippi State: Varnado Enters Draft
One of the last players to announce for the draft before Sunday’s deadline, Mississippi State junior forward Jarvis Varnado announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and does not plan to sign with an agent. Varnado was one of the best defenders in the country, averaging 12.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game.
Northeastern: NCAA Places Huskies on Probation, Limits Scholarships
The NCAA has punished Northeastern for improper recruiting tactics in 2003 and 2004 related to an international player. The punishment includes a two-year probation and loss of a scholarship.
Duke: Henderson Opts to Explore Draft Value
Duke junior swingman Gerald Henderson announced that he will enter the NBA Draft and will not hire an agent. Henderson wants to receive feedback from NBA scouts before deciding whether to remain in the draft. He averaged 16.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
West Virginia: Mazzulla Charged With Domestic Violence
West Virginia junior guard Joe Mazzulla has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence. One of the Mountaineers’ toughest players, Mazzulla missed most of this past season because of a fractured left shoulder. He averaged 5.6 points and 3.7 assists in the seven games he played.
Alabama: Grant Completes New Crimson Tide Staff
New Alabama coach Anthony Grant has formed his staff for the upcoming season, naming Antoine Pettway, John Brannen and Dan Hipsher as assistant coaches and Tony Pujol as director of basketball operations.
Ball State: Wormely Leaves Cardinals’ Nest
Ball State junior forward Eric Wormely will leave the Cardinals at the end of the semester to transfer to another team. He told coach Billy Taylor that he wants to find a place where he can get more playing time in his senior season.
