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Duquesne: Duquesne Player Sidelined Indefinitely

Duquesne Player Sidelined Indefinitely: Duquesne center Almamy Thiero was sidelined indefinitely Friday after being hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs. The 6-9 center was admitted to Mercy Hospital after experiencing discomfort overnight. It is uncertain how long he will need treatment. Thiero transferred from Memphis, where he missed most […]

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]