Month: May 2005

Akeem Gooding

An “other” player trying to make the next level by Matthew Moll NEW YORK – For some of the players participating in the Jordan Classic, this was not just a chance to be on ESPN and get a new pair of J’s, and compete in an impromptu dunk contest. Rather, […]

Kingwood Classic

Another excellent Kingwood Classic in the books by Phil Kasiecki HOUSTON – In a state where football is normally king, basketball ruled for the weekend of April 22-24 as two major traveling team events took place. The Houston Kingwood Classic is annually one of the very best spring events, and […]

Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Jeter Names Three New Assistants

Jeter Names Assistants: Wisconsin-Milwaukee head coach Rob Jeter, Bruce Pearl’s replacement, has named four assistants. Brian Bidlingmyer joins the Panthers after working at Binghamton for the past two years. He also has six years’ previous experience as an assistant at Lamar and Marquette. Boudreau has been an assistant for six […]

Vanderbilt: Neltner Transfers from LSU

LSU Transfer Good Fit for Vandy: LSU sophomore forward Ross Neltner has decided to transfer to Vanderbilt. He was highly recruited after announcing his intention to leave the Tigers. Illinois, Florida, Georgetown and Michigan sought the big man, who also likes to shoot away from the hoop. His talents match […]

Creighton: Howard Leaves Next Searching for PT

Creighton Loses Role Player: Creighton officials announced that junior forward Dennis Howard will not return to the Bluejays next season because he wants more playing time. And he will get it at Division II school Fort Hays State (Kan.). Howard played in 25 games last season for Creighton but only […]

Duquesne: Dukes Legend Manning Passes

Duquesne Loses Family Member: John “Red” Manning, a former player, coach and athletic director at Duquesne, died April 27 after battling cancer for several years. Manning had served the school for more than 33 years before retiring. As a coach, he led the Dukes to a 247-138 record, including two […]