Knight dismisses Giomi from Indiana basketball for academics
Indiana University bench leader Mike Giomi is dismissed from the basketball team for not meeting academic standards set by Coach Bobby Knight. Giomi had lost his scholarship last summer and played this season as a walk-on, with four freshmen starting in the Illinois loss.
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Illinois
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Purdue
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Omaha prep star chooses Iowa over recruiters
Richard Bass of Omaha Central commits to the University of Iowa after a high school career highlighted by a 400 yard season and an ankle injury comeback. Iowa gains three other commitments from Anthony Wright, Peter Marciano, and Shaw Moness as Bass visits LSU before finalizing.
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Texas
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Brockton
Mass
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Detroit
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Louisiana State
Missouri
Iowa State
Reed
LSU
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Ridley
Parade Magazine
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Larry
ISU Seeks Big Win Over Nebraska With Hoppen Back
Iowa State coach Johnny Orr seeks a key victory as the Cyclones host Nebraska at Hilton Coliseum. The 14-6 team aims for late-season momentum after a narrow loss to Oklahoma and a challenging Big 8 slate. Dave Hoppen anchors Nebraska, while ISU guard Gary Stevens leads scoring and youngsters Jeff Grayer and Gary Thompkins spark the rotation.
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Knight benches regulars as Hoosiers lose at Illinois
Indiana coach Bobby Knight suspends regulars in a 52 to 41 defeat at Illinois while Iowa prepares for a Thursday visit to Bloomington. Sophomore Steve Alford leads Indiana in scoring and Knight questions defense as he vows lineup changes. Hayden Fry hints at a replacement kicker for Tommy Nichol amid recruiting plans commencing February 13.
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Brian) Carr
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