SIU Loses Another Player

[Aargh]

Barry Hinson CANNOT catch a break.

Josh Swan had "career-ending" knee surgery.

http://www.siusalukis.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081413aab.html

[1972Shocker]

I think Barry will bring the Salukis back but the basketball gods seem intent on making a very difficult job even tougher.

Hopefully, Josh will finish up his degree and find success in life.

[MadaboutWu]

That sucks. I'm really Barry to turn things around.

[jdshock]

What are the rules on scholarships for players with career ending injuries. Does SIU have an obligation to keep him on scholarship through the year? Does SIU pay for the medical bills if it happened during a practice?

[SubGod22]

What are the rules on scholarships for players with career ending injuries. Does SIU have an obligation to keep him on scholarship through the year? Does SIU pay for the medical bills if it happened during a practice?

If it's a career ending injury than the player keeps a scholarship but doesn't count towards the 13 limit for the team. We did this with Zach Green during the Turgeon years. He was a big kid from OK that looked pretty good but knees wouldn't let him play and he had to give it up. He still got his degree here and had aid to do so.

Hinson definitely isn't having much luck. With this extra 'ship, he needs to find a big man to add to the next class. If he signs another guard, they should run him off. I love Barry, but the only "big" they'll return next year is an undersized PF in Bola. If there's another post player on the roster he's smaller than Bola.

[Shockeriffic]

If it's a career ending injury than the player keeps a scholarship but doesn't count towards the 13 limit for the team. We did this with Zach Green during the Turgeon years. He was a big kid from OK that looked pretty good but knees wouldn't let him play and he had to give it up. He still got his degree here and had aid to do so.

Hinson definitely isn't having much luck. With this extra 'ship, he needs to find a big man to add to the next class. If he signs another guard, they should run him off. I love Barry, but the only "big" they'll return next year is an undersized PF in Bola. If there's another post player on the roster he's smaller than Bola.

Their biggest incoming recruit is listed as a 6'7'' small forward on ESPN. As small as they were last year and bringing in 7 new players, he should have already recruited another big.

[SubGod22]

Their biggest incoming recruit is listed as a 6'7'' small forward on ESPN. As small as they were last year and bringing in 7 new players, he should have already recruited another big.

I agree. I understand that guards run this league and wanting to upgrade there, but how he didn't bring in a single big surprised the hell out of me. I know SIU has had some academic issues because of Lowery and perhaps that comes into play on some level, but surely there was a decent enough big or two that wouldn't hurt them in the APR.

[1972Shocker]

Looks like MSU is getting Keith Pickens back:

Missouri State men’s basketball player Keith Pickens is returning to the team. He quit the sport after last season due to chronic knee pain. After a few months off, Pickens will play for the Bears. He started 19 games last season, averaging 6.1 points

Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/07/298...#storylink=cpy

[ShockerFever]

I think you mean MSU, '72?

[1972Shocker]

I think you mean MSU, '72?

Of course. Thanks. Corrected.