Author: Hoopville Staff

Kansas: Self Tires of Giles’ Antics

Self Tires of Giles’ Antics: Kansas coach Bill Self has dismissed junior forward C.J. Giles for violating the team’s behavior codes. Police gave Giles a ticket for misdemeanor battery following a run-in with an ex-girlfriend, who Giles said refused to leave his apartment. Self condemned Giles’ behavior. He had already […]

MAC Preview

Mid-American Conference 2006-07 Preview by Joe Speranza In a conference where at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament have been few and far between, one would assume that competition is lacking and spirit is not far behind. Right? Well, not in the MAC, as far as I’m concerned. Ball State and […]

Boston College: Eagles Suspend Pair

Eagles Suspend Pair: Boston College suspended juniors Sean Williams and Akida McLain for a violation of team rules prior to Sunday’s exhibition game against St. Francis Xavier. Both were on the bench in street clothes during the game. Williams will miss the first two regular season games, while McLain will […]

NCAA: JuCo Player Shot at Halloween Party

JuCo Player Shot at Halloween Party: Terrist Parramore, who plays for defending JuCo champ Arkansas – Fort Smith, was in critical condition Oct. 29 after someone shot him in the head and chest. Parramore tried to stop William Steward from harassing women at a Halloween party. Steward left the party […]

Marquette: Marquette’s Hayward Can Play

Marquette’s Hayward Can Play: The NCAA has decided that Marquette freshman Lazar Hayward is eligible to play for the Golden Eagles this season. Hayward needed to wait until the end of October to receive word, which means he has missed meaningful practice time with his teammates. Coach Tom Crean does […]

Illinois: Weber Suspends McBride Four Games for DUI

Weber Suspends McBride Four Games for DUI: Illinois coach Bruce Weber suspended forward Rich McBride for the first four games of the regular season following his arrest for driving under the influence last month. McBride will continue to practice with the team and be involved in counseling and community service. […]

Ohio State: Matta Signs Extension

Matta Signs Extension: Thad Matta has agreed to a contract extension with Ohio State for an undisclosed amount. Entering his third year as head coach, Matta hit the jackpot last year by signing the nation’s No. 1 player, Greg Oden, and one of his high school teammates, Mike Conley. Matta […]