Saturday, May 1, 2010

News On The Horizon 5/1/2010


Gordon Hayward Should Stay In The NBA Draft--DIME
Central center Nick Osborne draws college interest--Muncie Star-Press
Impact Of Undecided Early Entries On The College Hoops Landscape--Rush The Court

Gordon Hayward (Butler)- The “babyfaced assassin” (h/t Gus Johnson) might have the toughest call of any early entry this spring. A relative unknown to casual fans just one year ago, Hayward burst onto the scene with a stellar NCAA Tournament, leading the charge behind Butler’s miraculous run to the national title game. Thanks to a late growth spurt, Hayward possesses guard skills in a 6’9 frame and may even go in the latter half of the lottery should he keep his name in the field. Butler would also drop to a ranking similar to the one they enjoyed in October last year. If Hayward returns, it would be a crying shame if Butler isn’t the #2 team ranked preseason behind Duke. The only starter departing is glue guy Willie Veasley. That’s right: Hayward, Shelvin Mack, Ronald Nored and Matt Howard would all return to school for another March push.

Bulldogs Compile Season For The Ages--ButlerSports.com

Outgoing AD Lee Reed wants fans to value hoops teams: Cleveland State Insider--Cleveland Plain Dealer

Faught chooses Loyola (again)--The Chicago Sun-Times

Team and Individual Honors Handed Out at Valpo Women’s Basketball Banquet--valpoathletics.com

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