Tuesday, September 5, 2000
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 7
Two basketball signees won't play this fall for Texas A&M
By Chris Wristen
sports @ kanson.com
Konson sportwriter
Expectations of a basketball resurgence have abounded in College Station, Texas, since the end of last season, but those expectations could be depleted following the loss of two Texas A&M Aggies.
Freshman guard Trayvean Scott withdrew from the university on Friday, Scott, from Baton Rouge, La., was a high school teammate of another highly touted A&M signee. Nick Anderson.
"Trayvean was here for one day and decided he was homesick," said third-year coach Melvin Watkins in a statement. "It wasn't anything against Texas A&M; he just decided he wanted to be with his family."
Scott was expected to contribute at the point-guard position this fall and would have joined a talented backcourt including last year's Big 12 freshman of the year, sophomore forward Bernard King, and sophomore point guard Jamal Golchrist.
"He was a young man we were counting on to compete for playing time," Watkins said of Scott. "We'll move forward, and someone else will have to pick up the slack."
But that someone won't be freshman forward Jesse King. He did not meet academic entrance requirements at Texas A&M, making him academically ineligible for the first semester. If he meets standards when tested again in December, he can relinch the team.
Kentucky has also experienced its share of player losses. Junior forward Soleymane "Jules" Camara was arrested Sunday on drunken driving charges.
Camara will be suspended pending the outcome of the case, Kentucky Director of Athletics Larry Ivy said in a statement. If convicted, Camara will be suspended indefinitely and will forfeit his athletic scholarship.
Camara was a projected starter for the 2000-2001 season. Last year he averaged 5.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Kentucky coach Tubby Smith was in Japan and not available for comment. Edited by Clay McCuliston
'Hawks lose on road again
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was clear that plenty of seats were empty from the start. Still, the crowd provided ample motivation for the Mustangs to open the field on positive terms.
The new field came with a few advantages. The Mustangs student section stretched behind the Kansas bench. While Southern Methodist's sideline was in shade for the 6 p.m. start, Kansas had the sun in its eyes when the game started with the temperature at 107 degrees. And Kansas had one more hill to climb — literally. To get back to the locker room, the visiting team had to climb two steep sets of stairs.
Kansas senior running back David Winbush attempts to escape the grasp of Southern Methodist University linebacker Corey Riley during Saturday's game. Photo by Christina Neff/KANSAN
Mustangs coach Mike Cavan knew this was a must-win for his team, too. If not for the prospect of seeing the post-season again, at least to spark more interest from the school and community.
"I won't say this was the biggest win ever for SMU." Cavan said. "I don't want to diminish from some of the past great SMU teams. But this may be the most important win ever."
Southern Methodist received some help from the Jayhawks. Again, they folded on the road, dropping to 1-15 away from Lawrence under fourth-year coach Allen.
"I don't know what it is
about us when we're on the road," said tight end David Hurst. "I thought this game was going to kill that jinx."
What makes the loss hurt more for Kansas is having a bye-week this week, then facing Alabama-Birmingham and Southern Illinois at
home before heading for the road again. Kansas could have been 3-0 before heading to Oklahoma.
Now the Jayhawks must accept this loss and try to move on.
Edited by Warisa Chulindra
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Will the Jayhawks go to a bowl game this season?
Citrus Bowl: 2 percent
Insight.com Bowl: 16 percent
How do you think this weekend's 31-17 loss to Southern Methodist will affect the football team's season?
- The season is doomed. No bowl game and a dismal record.
Other bowl: 39 percent
Note: This poll is not scientific. Numbers do not add up to 100 percent because of rounding.
Total votes: 99
No bowl: 30 percent
With home wins, Kansas can salvage a respectable record.
Kansas will be inspired by the loss and pull out an unlikely win over Texas, Missouri or Kansas State and make a bowl appearance.
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