Arizona junior guard Nic Wise announced that he will declare for the NBA Draft. Wise said he will not hire an agent, so he will be eligible to return to Tucson if he doesn’t like the feedback he receives from NBA scouts.
Month: April 2009
Florida: Tyus Emerges From Swamp to Transfer
Florida sophomore forward Alex Tyus has decided to transfer to another school after the semester ends. Tyus averaged 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Evansville: Sophomore Guard Needs Major Knee Surgery
Evansville sophomore guard Kavon Lacey will have major knee surgery in early May after tearing his ACL and damaging his knee cap in practice April 7.
Nevada: Wolf Pack Kick Phillips Off Team
Nevada coach David Carter has dismissed forward Ayharo Phillips after the freshman was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school property April 15. Phillips averaged 2.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game.
Great Players, Not Great Basketball
The All-American game at the Jordan Brand Classic had a roster of players that certainly rivals that of the McDonald’s All-Americans. Unfortunately, like the McDonald’s game and many other all-star games, it was at times utterly unwatchable and not exactly a showing of the best basketball we have to offer in America.
Kansas: Little Has Surgery to Help Healing
Kansas guard Mario Little had surgery to insert a rod in his left leg to help Little recover from a stress fracture. Little initially injured the leg early in the season and missed most of the the team’s non-conference schedule.
City Kids Come Out on Top in Regional Game
We take a look at the second game of the Jordan Brand Classic tripleheader, the Regional game that featured players from New York City, both in and around.
Young Players Shine in International Game to Open Jordan Brand Classic
We take a look at some of the talent in the International game of the Jordan Brand Classic, which started the day off with some young talent from all around the world.
Looking Back on Over 100 Games
With the 2008-09 season in the books, we take a look back at over 100 of the games played this season.
NBA Draft News Recap
Several more players announced that they will enter the NBA Draft. The deadline for players to declare for the draft is April 26.
