Archive for August, 2015

Emmitt Holt Dismissed, Thomas Bryant Disciplined by Indiana for Alcohol Citation

Posted by Scott Polacek on August 31 2015 Add Comments
The Indiana Hoosiers basketball program took its latest hit Monday in what has been a tumultuous offseason. Alex Bozich of InsideTheHall.com noted sophomore Emmitt Holt was dismissed from the program and freshman Thomas Bryant was internally disciplined “following citations by the Indiana state excise police earlier this month. Both Holt, 19, and Bryant, 18, were cited during welcome week for illegal possession of alcohol.”      Bozich also passed along the full release from Indiana: Sophomore Emmitt Holt ...

Frank Jackson Decision: Odds for Top Contenders to Sign 5-Star PG

Posted by Kerry Miller on August 31 2015 Add Comments
Fresh off a weekend trip to Durham, North Carolina, 5-star 2016 recruit Frank Jackson—rated by 247Sports as the fourth-best point guard in next year's class—will be announcing his decision Tuesday, September 1, as first reported on Twitter by Aaron Falk of the Salt Lake Tribune. An exceptionally talented scoring guard, Jackson averaged 24.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game on the Adidas circuit and 26.9 points per game during his junior season at Lone Peak, according to Evan Daniels of Scout.com, ...

Notre Dame Football: Top Takeaways from 2015 Fall Camp

Posted by Mike Monaco on August 31 2015 Add Comments
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Finally, after the long months of winter workouts, spring and summer sessions and now weeks of fall camp, Notre Dame football's first game week is here, as the Irish prepare for their season opener against Texas on Saturday. Before we preview the matchup with the Longhorns, let’s take one final look back at fall camp and assess our top takeaways.   Veteran Leadership Just a few minutes into the start of his first fall press ...

Meet Marvin Bagley III, the Coveted Recruit with Unique Game and Pedigree

Posted by C.J. Moore on August 31 2015 Add Comments
The next potential superstar in basketball has grabbed a rebound and is barreling into the frontcourt when a pesky guard tries to interrupt his path by darting in for a steal. Marvin Bagley III, a 6'11" uber-skilled teenager, barely breaks stride and dribbles the ball behind his back, leaving the guard in his dust. Seated on one side of the court is Kentucky coach John Calipari, and on the opposite end is Duke coach Mike ...

Biggest Obstacles Facing Top College Basketball Contenders in 2015-16

Posted by Brian Pedersen on August 30 2015 Add Comments
Though there are more than 350 teams at the Division I level in college basketball, most of them aren't serious contenders to win a national title or even come close to doing so. The ones that are in position to compete for a championship are a who's who of traditional powers, as well as some potential sleepers based on the teams they have in place for 2015-16. But even those top teams have something that stands ...

Notre Dame’s Rex Pflueger Throws Down Impressive Dunks During Workout

Posted by Kyle Newport on August 30 2015 Add Comments
This clip should get Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans excited to see freshman Rex Pflueger on the court this season.During a workout, Pflueger completed a trio of impressive dunks. The 6'5" guard has the athleticism to pull off 360 slams, windmills and more.A normal video of the dunks would have been entertaining enough. However, Pflueger took it to the next level, posting a slow-motion video to give fans a great look at the jams.According to 247Sports, Pflueger ...

Cam Cameron, LSU Offensive Coordinator, Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Posted by Joseph Zucker on August 28 2015 Add Comments
According to Ross Dellenger and Scott Rabalais of the Advocate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron will remain in his role with the team despite being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Jim Kleinpeter of NOLA.com provided some comments from Cameron during his press conference. The 54-year-old told the assembled press members he has a "clean bill of health": Cameron is in his third year with the Tigers. He arrived in Baton Rouge after working as ...

Vernon Adams Named Oregon Starting QB: Latest Details and Reaction

Posted by Alec Nathan on August 28 2015 Add Comments
Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams officially completed his graduate transfer to the seventh-ranked team in the Associated Press Top 25 two weeks ago, and it appears that was all the time he needed to seize a starting gig. According to GoDucks.com's Rob Moseley, Adams has been listed as the starter on the team's updated depth chart, which was released Friday. Adams wasn't able to join the team until he passed his final math class at Eastern Washington University, but ...

Payton Pritchard to Oregon: Ducks Land 4-Star PG Prospect

Posted by Joseph Zucker on August 28 2015 Add Comments
It's almost impossible to contend for an NCAA men's basketball title without a competent floor general running the offense. The Oregon Ducks hope Payton Pritchard can be that guy starting in 2016.   The 4-star point guard committed to the Ducks on Friday, per Reggie Rankin of ESPN.com. Matt Prehm of 247Sports confirmed the report. According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Pritchard is the No. 8 point guard in the country and the No. 48 player overall. He's ...

NBA Draft 2016: Demetrius Jackson Is Notre Dame’s Next Star to Watch

Posted by Jonathan Wasserman on August 28 2015 Add Comments
A secondary option alongside veterans since 2013-14, Demetrius Jackson will enter his junior year as Notre Dame's lead guard. And there is a strong chance the opportunity results in the buildup of NBA draft buzz. Jackson is a phenomenal athlete—he compensates for 6'1" size with a diesel 198-pound frame, tremendous quickness and explosive hops. He's coming off a highly efficient season—one that highlighted eye-opening strengths and attributes pointing to future pro potential.    Looking Forward Though his production wasn't ...