By JACK LeGWIN LaGerald Vick has committed to SMU. Ranked in the Top 150 in the nation by multiple outlets, Vick also announced that he will reclassify to the Class of 2016. At 6-foot-5, Vick has a knack for putting the ball in the hoop at a high rate, which he showed consistently for Team Thad over the summer. Last year, Vick helped to lead Douglass (TN) to a 22-5 … [Read more...] about LaGerald Vick to SMU, Will Reclass to 2016
SMU’s Keith Frazier Academically Ineligible (UPDATED)
***UPDATED 1/23/15: SMU coach Larry Brown said Keith Frazier’s appeal has been turned down by the NCAA, and thus the guard won’t play again this season, according to Billy Embody of Scout.com.*** SMU sophomore guard Keith Frazier is academically ineligible for the remainder of the season, according to reports from ESPN.com and Scout.com. SMU coach Larry Brown was not … [Read more...] about SMU’s Keith Frazier Academically Ineligible (UPDATED)
SMU Lands USF Transfer Jahmal McMurray
Jahmal McMurray, one of the hottest commodities on the transfer market, has opted to transfer to SMU. ‘The feel was right, the atmosphere and environment was right and I know I’ll be successful there,” he said. The news was first reported by Jon Rothstein. A former St. John’s target, McMurray will be eligible in December. He is currently attending junior college. The point … [Read more...] about SMU Lands USF Transfer Jahmal McMurray
SMU Receives Notice of Allegations From NCAA Regarding Academic Impropriety
BY JEREMY FUCHS The SMU basketball program has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA that accuses the program of academic improprieties, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com. SMU will have a chance to respond to the allegations. According to Goodman, assistant coach’s Ulric Maligi’s involvement with sophomore Keith Fraizer has come under fire. Frazier was deemed … [Read more...] about SMU Receives Notice of Allegations From NCAA Regarding Academic Impropriety
Eric Gaines Names Final Five
By RYAN McMULLEN Eric Gaines, the 6-foot-2 point guard from Lithonia (GA), has cut his list to five schools. He is down to Alabama, LSU, Memphis, TCU, and Washington State. Gaines has an official visit to LSU scheduled on February 28 when the Tigers take on Texas A&M at 12:00 PM. Gaines holds tremendous size for his position, can get to the rim over smaller … [Read more...] about Eric Gaines Names Final Five