Month: December 2005

Florida: Brewer Makes Gator History

Brewer Makes Gator History: Florida sophomore forward Corey Brewer became the first Gator in school history to register a triple-double during Florida’s 101-58 win against Jacksonville. Brewer’s monster game was complete with about 30 seconds remaining when he pulled down his 10th rebound. He finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds […]

San Diego State: King Aztec Hobbled

King Aztec Hobbled: San Diego State junior forward Marcus Slaughter will miss two to four weeks because he sprained his left knee during the Aztecs’ 66-54 win against UC-Barbara. Slaughter is by far the best player on the Aztecs’ roster, averaging 17.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He’s one […]

SEC Notebook

SEC Notebook by Ryan Glenn At the beginning of the season, I let my friends and family know that I thought Tennessee would beat Texas at home in December. No doubt, many of them thought I was crazy. Why would I make this bold statement? I knew of Tennessee sophomore […]

Mt. Vernon High School

Mount Vernon High: The Dynasty Continues by Zach Smart Just under twenty miles north of New York City lies a mecca of high school basketball. Mount Vernon High School, home of the 2004 state and federation champions, is a national powerhouse which breeds division I talent year after year. Chicago […]

Wagner Wins in 2005

Seahawks Keep Winning in 2005 by Phil Kasiecki KINGSTON, R.I. – Not many teams have outdone Wagner in the last year, at least in terms of their record. We’re not talking about the season, though: it’s the calendar that is our basis. Actually, we need to go back a little […]

New Mexico: Lobo Leaving the Pack

Lobo Leaving the Pack: New Mexico guard Anthony Teague has played only eight minutes this season for the Lobos, and he’s decided he needs a new environment. Teague announced that he will leave the team and the school during the winter break. A transfer from Dodge City Community College, Kan., […]

Cincinnati: Bearcat Bolts Cincy

Bearcat Bolts Cincy: Cincinnati freshman forward DeAndre Coleman left the Bearcats because of personal reasons. Coleman played only a few minutes each game, averaging 2.2 points per game. Coach Andy Kennedy said he did not know why Coleman opted to quit the team. [12/17/05]

Kentucky: Morris Not Done After All

Morris Not Done After All: Kentucky didn’t need sophomore center Randolph Morris to manhandle No. 4 Louisville 73-61 today. But the Wildcats probably need Morris in the lineup to make a significant run in the NCAA Tournament. And Kentucky received good news this week when the NCAA shortened Morris’ suspension […]

America East Notebook

America East Notebook by Phil Kasiecki Terriers Hit Their Stride, Run Out of Gas It took a while, but Boston University hit its stride after losing their first five games of the season. In the Terriers’ defense – not that they need it, as they are again playing some of […]