Author: Hoopville Staff

Boston College: Eagles’ Shot Blocker Swatted From Team

Eagles’ Shot Blocker Swatted From Team: Boston College has dismissed shot-blocker extraordinaire Sean Williams and teammate Akida McLain. Coach Al Skinner refused to offer details about their dismissal, but he said the dismissals came after the players violated a team rule. Williams averages 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and five blocks […]

Washington, Idaho: Husky Turns Vandal

Husky Turns Vandal: Former Las Vegas high school standout Harvey Perry is leaving Washington to play for the Idaho Vandals. The 6-5, 210-pound guard is already enrolled at Idaho and practices with the team. However, Perry will not be eligible to play until next December. Perry redshirted last season at […]

Notre Dame: Irish Guard Avoids Trial

Irish Guard Avoids Trial: Notre Dame point guard Kyle McAlarney has entered a pretrial diversion program that would clear him of marijuana-possession charges pressed on him last month after police found the substance in his car. McAlarney, 19, would have to pass random drug tests, undergo a substance abuse evaluation, […]

Ohio: Senior Walk-on Joins Bobcats

Senior Walk-on Joins Bobcats: Stephen Hartings has joined Ohio’s team as a walk-on, coach Tim O’Shea announced yesterday. Hartings is a 6-1, 180-pound guard and is a senior at the university. He went to Vandalia-Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio. [1/18/07]

Horizon Notebook

Horizon League Notebook by Cory Eve Tis the Conference Season It’s already two full weeks into the conference season, and three teams have jumped out to impressive starts. Wright State, Illinois-Chicago and Butler are off and running. Let’s start with Illinois-Chicago. The Flames have started 4-1 in conference play, including […]