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Reports :
April
29, 2002 |
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Commonwealth University signs 6'6" Troy Godman from Allegany(MD)
CC. He is described as one of the widest (not fat) players
seen in the past couple years. He has good post moves and
should be an immediate impact player for the Rams |
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Reports :
November
14, 2001 |
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| Hampton
University has added its fifth recruit in 6'3 Jeff Granger
from Creedmore (Faith Christian) NC. We're talking
about a great outside shooter who should provide the perfect
complement to all the inside players that head coach Steve
Merfeld and his staff landed earlier this fall. If you
will recall, the Pirates got commitments from 6'9 Bakary Konate
from Cincinnati State (JC) OH, 6'7 Troy Washington from Denmark
(Denmark-Olar) SC, and 6'8 Rodney Hughes from Owens (JC) MI,
plus they have 6'11 Bruce Brown from Richmond (Henrico) VA,
who originally signed with Duquesne at year ago, but who is
sitting out as a Prop 48 casualty. The addition of Granger,
who is a 5th year player orginially from Newark, NJ, moves
Hampton's recruiting class up to #29 nationally on our list
of the Top Recruiting Classes To-Date. In other words,
Merfeld has done a great job of building on the success his
team had last March. Remember, Hampton pulled off one
of the most stunning upsets ever in the NCAA Tournament eight
months ago when the knocked off Iowa State in the first round |
| SQUIRE
Reports :
November
14, 2001 |
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Update
on Bobby Knight movie. |
| SQUIRE
Reports :
November
8, 2001 |
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Coaches
vs Cancer Tournament tonight. |
| SQUIRE
Reports :
October
27, 2001 |
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Shwan Harris(Fork Union) scores 18pts. against Oak Hill in
a scrimmage on Saturday.
6-9
Sean May commits to North Carolina. Son of former Indiana
Univ. star Scott May
Fabian
Davis, a 6-6, 215-pound forward from Raleigh (NC) Bonner
Academy, became the seventh player to verbally commit to
Virginia Tech this weekend.
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| SQUIRE
Reports :
October
25, 2001 |
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University pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA history
last March, but, even more important, Pirates head coach Steve
Merfeld and his staff have been able to capitalize on their
success on the recruiting trail. If you will recall,
a year ago Hampton's recruiting class finished ranked #1 in
the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference by the HOOP SCOOP when
they landed 6'5 Devin Green from Columbia (Beechcroft) OH
and 6'3 Tihon Johnson from Columbus (East) OH, both of whom
were ranked among the top 200 nationally and were good enough
to attract some Big-10 attention. And this fall Hampton
has stockpiled size, as 6'9 Bakary Konate from Cincinnati
State (JC) OH, 6'7 Rodney Hughes from Owens (JC) OH, 6'7 Troy
Washington from Denmark (Denmark-Olar) SC, and 6'11 Brian
Brown from Richmond (Henrico) VA all recently have made verbal
commitments. Konate is a big time athlete with good
ball skills, excellent 3-point shooting range, and the ability
to run the court like a deer. This explains why schools
like Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, East Carolina, Iowa
State, and Marquette were all showing interest a year ago.
However, Konate needed another semester in order to
graduate from junior college and, as a result, he slipped
through the cracks. The same situation applies to Hughes,
who at 6'7, 250 lbs., is a physical presence and a warrior
inside. In other words, Merfeld will have two players
who will transfer in and enroll second semester This
is important, because they will be able to practice every
day with the team. And Merfeld will have another player
who is already in school. That's right! Brown,
who was a top 300 senior nationally when he originally signed
with Duquesne a year ago, is a Prop 48 casualty. Although
NCAA rules prohibit Prop 48 casualties from practicing with
the team, this physical specimen with great hands and mobility
should emerge into one of the best big men in the league down
the road. Washington, who is a consensus top 200 senior
nationally, is another outstanding athlete and he can play
either forward spot.
UNC, Nike extend contract
for eight years. UNC and Nike have agreed on an eight year
contract worth $28.34 million.
A made for television
move, " A Season On the Brink," is scheduled for
March 10 on ESPN. The movie is based on the book by the
same name written by John Feinstein. It chronicles the 1985-86
season of the Indiana Hoosiers the year before they won
the national championship. This is a super book and it is
an inside look on the personality of Bobby Knight and his
relationships with people. After reading the book, the question
is, would you let your son play for coach Knight? This is
too good of a book to be a made for television movie.Who
will play Bobby Knight?
The CIAA Basketball
Tournament will stay in Raleigh, NC for 2003, 2004 and 2005.
The tournament is played at Raleigh's Entertainment and
Sports Arena (ESA). This is the best post season college
basketball tournament around.
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| SQUIRE
Reports :
October
22, 2001 |
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former SQUIRE players are projected to play a major role for
the University of West Virginia this year. Senior Chris Moss(Hermitage
HS) will start at the power forward position. Freshman Jonathan
Hargett(Highland Springs) will start at the point. Freshman
Tyrone Sally(Meadowbrook HS) is expected to contribute heavily.
He is expected to get enough playing time to show his strong
athletic skills.
The
Sporting News rates Missouri's Kareem Rush and St. Joseph's
Marvin O'Conner as two of the most underrated players in
college basketball. They both can play and appear to have
an NBA future.
Duke
is talking about an undefeated season.
Everyone
is awaiting the debut of Dajuan Wagner at the Univ. of Memphis.
Early indications are he is the complete ballplayer. He
is known for his scoring but has shown excellent passing
ability in early practices.
Billy
Edelin the projected starting point guard for Syracuse University
has been suspended from school and will not play college
ball this season.
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Reports :
October
15, 2001 |
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Licorish and Steven Leven both of Laurinburg(NC) both have
made if official for Auburn.
University
of Kentucky forward Jason Parker will miss the up coming
basketball season after reinjuring his surgically repaired
right knee before a Midnight madness celebration.
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Reports :
October
11, 2001 |
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7-3 former SQUIRE
player Luke Minor(Hagerstown, MD.,CC) visits Virginia Tech.
this weekend. This could be a big recruit for next years
class if Tech can get the commitment.
Former SQUIRE player
Winston Brooks is slated to start at point guard for Gonzaga.
Remember, Gonzaga made it to the sweet 16 in 2000 and 2001.
They play a tough non league schedule this year. Squirebball.com
will be at the Gonzaga vs St. Joseph's game in Philly on
Dec.31. Gonzaga will have 22 of their 29 regular-season
games televised either locally, regionally or nationally.
Norfolk State University
has gotten a commitment from Spencer Ross(St. John's River
CC/ Fla.) 5-10 point guard who attended Western Branch HS
and led the Hampton Roads Area in scoring during the 1999-2000
season. Coach Will Jones is doing a fine recruiting job
at NSU. Remember , Jones was Lefty Driesel's top assistant
and recruiter at Maryland. Jones won a NCAA Div.II championship
at UDC. Three former SQUIRE players will be playing for
NSU this year, freshmen Hiraman Byrd and Joemi Byrd along
with sophomore Nick Byrd. They are all related and attended
Hopewell High,VA. NSU will make a run for the MEAC tittle.
Remember, they beat Hampton last year.
Travis Garrison(DeMatha)
commits to Maryland. He choose Maryland or Miami. I remember
Travis and JJ Riddeck going head to head in a 14U SQUIRE
tournament. Back then, you could see the potential in both
of these players. Travis was playing with DC Assault and
JJ was with the Roanoke Jaguars. JJ put on a 3 pt. shooting
exhibition people are still talking about. Travis could
not be stopped but JJ took home the MVP.
The Kentucky Wildcats
get commitment from 6-5 Antwain Barbour from Wasbash Junior
College. he is a native of Elizabethtown, KY.
Boston College gets
verbal commitment from the athletic 6-4 Jason Forte a WG
from Bay Springs(MS).
Three top 50 players
have not committed yet. Sean May 6-8, the son of former
Indiana star Scoot May, Sani Ibrahim 6-10(OAK HILL) and
6-8 Jason Fraser(Amityville,NY). The rumor mill has Louisville
coming on real strong with Fraser. Rick Pitino is the master
recruiter and nobody turns down Rick. Stay tuned for more
on this situation.
Louisville will have
the best looking uniforms in college basketball this year.
Adidas has gone all out for the Cardinals. Check them out.
It will be a hot seller. If Louisville wins, look out.
6-9 Terry Licorish
and 6-4 Steven Leven both of Laurinburg Institute(NC) are
considering Auburn. 5-11 Terrance Whittier and 6-6 Cortez
Davis are both still enrolled at Laurinburg, they had considered
transferring to Mt. Zion(NC). Whitter is considering Loyola
Chicago, Rhode Island and South Carolina. Davis is looking
at Miami and Florida State.
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