Posted on Mon, Apr. 14, 2008

If Davidson makes a return to the Elite Eight next season, the Wildcats might have to do it without adding any new recruits.

Forward Alex Vouyoukas, who committed to Davidson in September, told the Observer Monday he did not academically qualify for the school and will not attend Davidson.

"Davidson just has really high requirements," he said. "I had visited the school with my dad and I had gotten used to the idea of me playing there. It was a major disappointment."

The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Vouyoukas played last season at Blair Academy in New Jersey, after coming over from Greece. He was the only commitment Davidson had received this year.

Vouyoukas said Charlotte is among the schools he is considering, along with North Texas and Loyola (Md.). Charlotte does have one available as of Monday, but Vouyoukas said the school has not offered one. He said he is hoping to visit there in a few weeks.

"I know Charlotte has a good team," he said. "That could be a good option for me."

Davidson, which has 10 scholarship players returning, now has three schoarships available for the upcoming season. Coach Bob McKillop has said that the school might use one on current walk-on player Ben Allison. Other recruits are also still expected to visit the school.