Junior Corey Chandler was kicked off the Rutgers basketball team for violating athletic department policies. Coach Fred Hill also announced a couple of staff changes.
Month: August 2009
Boston Best 40 Gets Overwhelming Response
The Boston Best 40 on Saturday was a misnomer in name, but not in a bad way. A few more kids than expected came out for a day of basketball at the Rivers School.
Southern Miss: Eagles Add One Guard, Lose Another
Southern Miss will gain the services of former Kansas State guard Buchi Awaji, who transferred to the Eagles and received a waiver so that he can play this season.
Oklahoma State: Cowboys Must Wait for Johnson
Oklahoma State won’t have the services of recruit Karron Johnson, who will attend a junior college this season.
Florida: Frontcourt Depth Diminishes
Florida might enter the season with fewer players available in the frontcourt because Adam Allen had a second leg surgery and Eloy Vargas could be academically ineligible.
Cincinnati: Center From ’61 and ’62 Championship Teams Dies
Former Cincinnati center Paul “Duke” Hogue died Monday of heart and kidney failure.
Don’t Take Protesting Fans Too Seriously
When a coach or athlete has a transgression off the playing field, many are often up in arms. But we can’t take the words of moral indignation from fans and even non-fans too seriously, because other things they do tell a different story.
Mississippi State: Renardo Sidney Clears One NCAA Hurdle
Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney was cleared by the NCAA Eligiblity Center and enrolled in classes on Monday but has yet to be allowed to play for the Bulldogs.
Memphis: Williams Get Permission to Play Immediately
Former Duke guard Elliot Williams was granted a waiver by the NCAA and won’t have to sit out the 2009-10 season following his transfer to Memphis.
Memphis: Tigers’ 2008 Final Four Run Won’t Be in Record Books
The NCAA will force Memphis to vacate the Tigers’ 38 wins from the 2007-08 season, including the team’s run to the national championship game against Kansas. The penalty is a result of a fraudulent SAT score submitted by former Tiger Derrick Rose.
