Month: June 2005

NBA Draft Thoughts

Unpredictable draft not full of surprises by Phil Kasiecki NEW YORK – The first two picks surprised no one, so the drama was saved for just a little later – and there was no shortage of it. One thing was certain about this draft: it was full of players with […]

AND1 HBC Final Rounds

Fourth Time is the Charm for Ohio School by Phil Kasiecki PHILADELPHIA – La Salle University was the setting for the fourth annual AND1 High School Basketball Championship (HBC) final rounds this past weekend. Amidst the many travel team tournaments and camps in the spring months, HBC is a nice […]

Baylor: Dennehy Tragedy Comes to a Close

Dennehy Tragedy Comes to a Close: The emotionally wrenching story of the murder of former Baylor forward Patrick Dennehy ended when his former teammate, best friend and admitted killer Carlton Dotson was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Dotson pleaded guilty to killing his teammate in a field near Baylor […]

Florida: Walsh Likes What He Hears

Walsh Likes What He Hears: Florida guard Matt Walsh will not be back at Florida for his senior season because his father said Walsh has hired an agent, sealing the deal that he will remain in the NBA Draft. Walsh apparently received positive feedback from several NBA teams, possibly securing […]

George Washington: Colonials Reload, in Part

Colonials Reload, in Part: George Washington has a better chance of repeating as Atlantic 10 champions now that rising senior forward Mike Hall has decided to return to school. Hall declared for the NBA to test his value, but he chose to return after receiving feedback from NBA scouts. Hall […]

Richmond: Richmond, Wainwright Resolve Suit

Richmond, Wainwright Resolve Suit: Richmond officials and former Spiders coach Jerry Wainwright likely won’t be catching up over dinner anytime soon. Nor will they be battling in court. Representatives for the two sides reached an agreement in a lawsuit filed by Richmond officials after Wainwright left the school to coach […]

Mississippi State: Tough Love from Stansbury

Tough Love from Stansbury: Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury wants rising sophomore forward Walter Sharpe to return to Starkville. But he questions Sharpe’s desire after he repeatedly showed up late to games and practices last season. Sharpe announced his intention to transfer in the spring then changed his mind. Now, […]

Villanova: Wright Completes Staff Changes

Wright Completes Staff Changes: Villanova coach Jay Wright hired Jason Donnelly to become basketball operations coordinator, completing a shake up among his assistants this off-season. Assistant coach Brett Gunning replaced Fred Hill, who left Villanova, and Patrick Chambers moved from basketball operations coordinator to Gunning’s spot. Donnelly arrives in the […]