Spring Break
Basketball scholarships finalized
Jordan Hofeditz, Sports Editor, jhofedit@smu.edu
Issue date: 4/20/07 Section: Sports
Doherty started the season with just 10 scholarship players on the team, and when Brian Epps was dismissed that number was reduced to nine. Next season Doherty will have 13 scholarship players on his bench to choose from.
"I'm excited about having options," Doherty said, "the pieces to the puzzle."
There were three pieces added to last year's puzzle: Thomas Andrews, Mike Norton and Bryan Remphrey. The three walk-ons didn't see much time on the court but were integral in practices and the team's chemistry, according to Doherty. But what will happen to these three with a fuller bench next season?
"I told them, 'I only guarantee you this season, you'll have to try out again next season,'" Doherty said.
Doherty added that it would be hard to carry a roster of over 15 players, making traveling and practices cluttered. As of now, Doherty isn't sure what he will do next season, but he liked having the walk-ons on the team.
"It gives us a true emotional connection to the student body," Doherty said.
Individual workouts begin in August, and team workouts begin in September. The team will hold its first practice of the season on Oct. 12. The Mustangs will then return to the court in November.
"I'm excited about having options," Doherty said, "the pieces to the puzzle."
There were three pieces added to last year's puzzle: Thomas Andrews, Mike Norton and Bryan Remphrey. The three walk-ons didn't see much time on the court but were integral in practices and the team's chemistry, according to Doherty. But what will happen to these three with a fuller bench next season?
"I told them, 'I only guarantee you this season, you'll have to try out again next season,'" Doherty said.
Doherty added that it would be hard to carry a roster of over 15 players, making traveling and practices cluttered. As of now, Doherty isn't sure what he will do next season, but he liked having the walk-ons on the team.
"It gives us a true emotional connection to the student body," Doherty said.
Individual workouts begin in August, and team workouts begin in September. The team will hold its first practice of the season on Oct. 12. The Mustangs will then return to the court in November.
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