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Recruit: I can't attend Davidson
KEVIN CARY
kcary@charlotteobserver.com
COLUMBIA --
If Davidson makes a return to the Elite Eight next season, the Wildcats might have to do it without adding any recruits.Forward Alex Vouyoukas, who committed to Davidson in September, told the Observer on Monday that he did not academically qualify and will not attend Davidson.
The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Vouyoukas played last season at Blair Academy in New Jersey, after coming from Greece. He was the only commitment Davidson had received this school year. He said Charlotte was among the schools he was considering, along with North Texas and Loyola (Md.). "I know Charlotte has a good team," he said. "That could be a good option for me."
Davidson has three scholarships available for the upcoming season. Coach Bob McKillop has said the school might use one on Ben Allison, who was with the Wildcats last season as a walk-on. Other recruits are also expected to visit the school.
South Carolina's Walvius to quit
South Carolina women's coach Susan Walvius announced her resignation Monday. She will step down May 31, athletics department officials said in a release.Walvius went 165-160 and 51-103 in the SEC in 11 seasons with the Gamecocks. Her teams made the NCAA tournament twice. South Carolina (16-16, 4-10 last season) hasn't made the NCAA tournament or had a winning SEC record since 2003.
"I have one of the best groups of kids ever and leaving them is difficult, but the time is right for me to pursue other opportunities," she said in the release, which didn't say what those opportunities were.
Her decision to step down came a few weeks after two South Carolina players were arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and financial card theft. -- associated press
Elsewhere
TENNESSEE: Guard J.P. Prince had arthroscopic reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery by the start of practice in October. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.2 rebounds this past season and was voted the SEC's Sixth Man of the Year by coaches.
SAN FRANCISCO: The school lured ex-NBA player Rex Walters away from Florida Atlantic to take over its struggling basketball program. He had a 31-33 record in two seasons for the Owls. -- observer news services
