SIU faces unsettled schedule after NCAA bid run
Southern Illinois University used a strong 2001 02 schedule to secure an at large NCAA bid but faces a tricky 2002 03 slate. Exempt events are blocked by court cases yet SIU eyes nonconference tilts with Indiana or other foes. The Salukis host George Mason Cal State Northridge Colorado State and Murray State, visit Illinois Chicago and Southeast Missouri.
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Iowa State
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SIU
George Mason
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Murray State
Illinois-Chicago
Southeast Missouri
Maryland
Hoosiers
Roberts Leaves Big Hole as SIU Faces Graduation Loss
Bruce Weber must replace 6-6 center Rolan Roberts, the MVC Newcomer and Defensive Player of the Year, who averaged 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds while blocking 87 shots. Roberts energized SIU with high flying dunks and a tough paint presence, lifting the Salukis as Belcher Buie and Ward depart.
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Bruce Weber
Southern Illinois University
Weber
Mamoth
Rolan Roberts
LIU
Virginia Tech
Roberts
Missouri Valley
Joe C. Merriweather
Salukis
SIU
Tyrese Buie
Buie
Jason Ward
Salukis pace NCAA Sweet 16 run and national spotlight
SIU finished 28-8 and ranked No 22 in the final coaches poll as Weber, 79-47 in four years, draws coaching vacancy interest from several programs. With six of nine regulars back and two red-shirted big men joining, the Salukis aim to return to the NCAA Tournament. Weber says it depends on his players who now face higher expectations and tougher paths to stay on top.
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LIU
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Indiana
Salukis
USA Today
Weber
SIU
New Mexico
Texas Christian
West Virginia
SSU
SIU cupboard hardly bare for next season
SIU coach Bruce Weber returns leading scorer Kent Williams and Jermaine Dearman as seniors to bolster a Salukis lineup. Junior stars Darren Brooks and Stetston Hairston bring depth, while inside prospects Josh Warren and Stefan Jabkiewicz join a versatile bench with Willis and Korn providing energy and scoring depth.
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Southern Illinois University
Kent Williams
Jermaine Dearman
Bruce Weber
Salukis
Williams
Dearman
Missouri Valley
Darren Brooks
Stetston Hairston
SIU
Brooks
Weber
Josh Warren
Stefan Jabkiewicz
SIU signs Turner and two recruits plan future big man
Southern Illinois University fills one scholarship with Bryan Turner a 6-1 guard from Mineral Area Community College who could start at point. Walker and Schoen join as freshmen as coach Bruce Weber weighs how quickly they contribute while keeping room for a possible big post addition.
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Mineral Area
Southern Illinois University
Salukis
Marcus Belcher
Turner
SIU
Darren Brooks
Saluki
Ryan Walker
Galesburg
Blake Schoen
Indiana
Bruce Weber
Brooks
Stetson Hairston
Walker
Schoen
Carbondale
Benton Central
Weber
Rolan Roberts
Rams and cheerleaders to play benefit basketball in West Frankfort
Rams players and cheerleaders join a charity game on Saturday April 13 at Weeks Inc Max Morris Gym in West Frankfort to raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy of southern Illinois. Autograph session starts 4 pm with a silent auction for an autographed football and Kurt Warner jersey. Tickets at the door 10 for adults and 5 for students.
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West Frankfort
United Cerebal Palsy
Southern Illinois
Weeks, Inc
Kurt Warner
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Southern Illinois All-Stars
Rams
Max Morris Gym
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