Rasheed Wallace out again with knee injury
ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace missed the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury.
Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday.
He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds.
Pacers F O'Neal misses third straight game
ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal missed his third straight game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers with swelling in his left knee and lower leg.
The timetable for the six-time All-Star's return is uncertain. He is listed as day-to-day.
It was the 86th regular-season game he has missed in just over three seasons.
O'Neal had offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee that hobbled him during the final two months of last season.
He hurt the knee again on Oct. 8 during a practice, and later hyperextended it.
NBA
Houston (7-7 SU, 5-9 ATS) at L.A. Clippers (6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS)
The Rockets visit the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a game against the Clippers in a battle of struggling Western Conference squads.
Houston opened the season 6-1, then went on a six-game losing streak (1-5 ATS) that finally came to an end with Saturday’s 109-81 rout of the Rockets as six-point home favorites. Tonight’s contest kicks off a four-game West Coast road swing for Houston.
The Clippers have dropped four of their last five and six of eight (1-7 ATS), including Saturday’s 98-89 home loss to the Hornets as three-point underdogs. Los Angeles has been favored in just one of its last 10 games, during which Mike Dunleavy’s squad is just 2-8 ATS.
The Rockets are just 2-5 ATS on the highway this season, posting an average of 94 points a game and giving up 95.7 ppg.
The Clippers are just 2-3 ATS on their home court, averaging 96.7 ppg while allowing 97 ppg.
Houston has won seven of the last 10 meetings with Los Angeles (5-5 ATS), including the last two back in March. The road team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 head-to-head meetings, including Houston’s 92-87 victory as a three-point chalk on March 28.
The under is 7-3 in the Clippers’ last 10 overall, but the over has been the play six of the last seven meetings in this series.
ATS ADVANTAGE: HOUSTON
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Wake Forest (3-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) vs. Iowa (4-2 SU, 1-3 ATS)
The Demon Deacons get their stiffest test of the young season when they travel to Iowa to take on the Hawkeyes in an ACC-Big Ten matchup.
Wake Forest kicked off its season with three easy home games, beating Fairfield, North Carolina Central and Winston-Salem, all by double digits. Only one was a lined contest when the Demon Deacons beat Fairfield 85-60 as 12½-point favorites.
Iowa opened its season with four easy wins at home (1-1 ATS) and then traveled to South Padre Island, Texas, for a tournament over the weekend and lost two games. The Hawkeyes fell to Bradley 67-56 on Friday as 3½-point underdogs and then suffered a 75-62 setback to Utah State on Saturday night as three-point favorites.
Wake Forest is averaging 77 points a game this season, compared with Iowa’s 60.3 points per game. However, both teams are making 45 percent of their field-goal attempts.
The Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
Going back to last season, Iowa is mired in a 1-4 ATS slump at home. Also, the Hawkeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last six against ACC teams.
The under is 9-3 in Wake Forest’s last 12 on the road, but the over is 6-2 in Iowa’s last eight Monday contests.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
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NBA Today - Nov. 26
Associated Press
SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Boston at Cleveland (7 p.m. EST).
The new-look Celtics face the reigning Eastern Conference champions for the first time.
STARS
Sunday
-LeBron James, Cavaliers, finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Cleveland past Indiana 111-106.
-Carlos Boozer, Jazz, had 36 points and 11 rebounds to lift Utah over Detroit 103-93.
-Richard Jefferson, Nets, scored 27 points to help New Jersey squeak past the Los Angeles Lakers 102-100.
-Tim Duncan, Spurs, scored 26 points and San Antonio held off Seattle 116-101.
-Jose Calderon, Raptors, scored 19 points and had 14 assists in Toronto's 93-78 defeat of Chicago.
SWEET THROUGH 14
Tim Duncan scored 26 points and Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker both chipped in 22 for San Antonio in a 116-101 win over Seattle on Sunday. At 12-2, the Spurs are off to their best start after 14 games in team history - one game better than last season.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE
LeBron James had his fourth triple-double of the season, and Cleveland beat Indiana 111-106 on Sunday. James, the league's leading scorer, finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It was the 14th triple-double of his career and second in as many days.
IRON KIND AND UNKIND
Kobe Bryant made 15 straight free throws on Sunday before missing a clutch foul shot with 6.1 seconds to go and the Los Angeles Lakers fell to New Jersey 102-100.
STREAKING
Deron Williams scored 21 points and added 14 assists to help Utah post a 103-93 victory over Detroit on Sunday, their fifth straight over the Pistons. Utah's only loss to Detroit since 2003 was a 64-62 defeat on March 13, 2005. ... LeBron James had his fourth triple-double of the season and Cleveland held off Indiana 111-106 for its third straight win. ... New Jersey edged the Los Angeles Lakers 102-100 to win its third straight following a six-game losing streak.
SLUMPING
Seattle fell to San Antonio 116-101 on Sunday to match its worst start (2-12) since its inaugural season of 1967-68. The Sonics are 0-6 at KeyArena, their worst home start. ... Toronto beat Chicago 93-78 to hand the Bulls their fourth straight loss. Chicago entered play Sunday shooting an NBA-worst 38.6 percent from the field. They were no better against the Raptors, finishing the game 30-for-79 (38 percent).
MILESTONE
Toronto's 93-78 victory over Chicago marked Sam Mitchell's 114th win as Raptors coach, moving him past Lenny Wilkens for the most wins in team history.
STRONG IN DEFEAT
Reserve Wally Szczerbiak scored 27 points and Kevin Durant ended a shooting slump with 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting for Seattle in a 116-101 loss to San Antonio on Sunday. ... Kobe Bryant scored 31 points but the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by New Jersey 102-100.
BANGED UP
Indiana forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Sunday's game against Cleveland, his third straight, with swelling in his left knee and lower leg. He is listed as day-to-day. ... Detroit center Rasheed Wallace missed his second straight game Sunday because of a knee injury. ... Denver forward Kenyon Martin was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday after straining his right knee in Saturday's game against Houston.
SPEAKING
''I was aware that throwing anything into the stands was a technical, but I threw it at the ground. I really didn't think they even saw it. I was basically throwing it and walking to the bench, then I hear whistles. I was like 'aw, man.' I would never do that, especially at that critical point in the game.'' - Cleveland's Daniel Gibson, after fouling out in the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers' 111-106 win over Indiana on Sunday and being issued a technical foul for arguing the call and throwing his mouthpiece.
Monday's NBA betting matchup notes
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah at New York
The Knicks had won five straight games against the Jazz, before a 104-102 overtime road loss on Feb. 10.
Minnesota at New Orleans
The Hornets have won three straight and five of six over the Wolves.
Washington at Dallas
These teams split their season series in 2006-07, with the home team winning each game. Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Mavericks won 107-80 in Dallas on Nov. 21.
San Antonio at Sacramento
Sacramento (4-9) is 4-2 at home this season, but has dropped four consecutive meetings with the Spurs at Arco Arena
Orlando at Portland
Orlando swept the two-game season series against the Blazers last season and has won four of the last five overall against them.
Houston at L.A. Clippers
The Rockets have won three of the last four games, including both meetings with the Clippers at Staples Center.
Phoenix at Golden State
The Suns took three of four games from the Warriors in last season's series, and have won six of the last eight matchups between the teams.
Maggette could play against Houston
Team's leading scorer, who has missed four games because of a hamstring strain, has responded to therapy and appears on track to return sooner than expected.
Help is on the way.
The Clippers, mired in a 2-6 slide, will probably have the services of leading scorer Corey Maggette for tonight's game against the Houston Rockets.
Maggette, sidelined the last four games because of a strained right hamstring, was originally slated to miss two to three weeks. But he responded well to therapy, including laser treatment that penetrated the injured area.
"Last time, you heard it was supposed to be three weeks," Maggette said, speaking with reporters Sunday. "But everything is doing well and I had the opportunity to rest it and get some good strengthening from therapists and it's feeling good.
"Most likely, I'll be playing [against Houston]."
Maggette played one on one against reserve forward Josh Powell on Sunday and appeared mobile and agile, driving to the rim and connecting on his outside shot.
They split the first two games and Maggette took the last, one he called "the championship game."
The Clippers have averaged 89.25 points without Maggette, whose scoring average is 19.8 points a game. In games he's played, they are averaging 99.88 points.
"If he feels good [tonight], he may give it a shot," Coach Mike Dunleavy said. "Obviously it will be great to get him back. We'll just have to see from the standpoint of no practice time."
Maggette drives to the rim hard and is adept at getting to the foul line. But his play does leave him prone to hard fouls.
He bruised his tailbone against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 and continued to play. The injury caused him to overcompensate and he hurt his hamstring against the Golden State Warriors the following week.
"Due to the way I play and how strong I go to the basket, you are going to have nicks and bruises. There's nothing I can do about it," Maggette said.
"Believe me, if I could shoot like [New Orleans Hornets forward] Peja Stojakovic, I would be out here," he said, gesturing to the three-point line on the Clippers' practice court.
"But that's not my game. I can shoot the ball, but it helps my team out by me attacking the basket and getting the other team in foul trouble."
Maggette said having another scorer on the floor would help unclog the middle, as opponents have been sending double teams quicker than usual at center Chris Kaman.
"Hopefully, I can just come back in and give us some boost and take some pressure off [Kaman] because he's getting a lot of double teams," Maggette said. "I think our team is not doing bad. We've had some bad breaks with player injuries, but I think we'll be all right."
Reserve point guard Brevin Knight, who missed the last two games because of a strained right groin, probably will play tonight.
MONDAY NIGHT
vs. Houston, 7:30, FSN Prime Ticket
Site -- Staples Center.
Radio -- 710.
Records -- Clippers 6-6, Rockets 7-7.
Record vs. Rockets (2006-07) -- 1-3.
Update -- The Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to end a six-game losing streak. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming combined for 57 points.
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Utah Jazz vs. New York Knicks
- The Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Carlos Boozer tossed in a game-high 36 points on Sunday, lifting the Jazz to a 103-93 win over the Pistons. The Jazz covered the slight 1-point spread on the road, and the 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Boozer shot 17-for-20 from the field with 11 rebounds to complete a double-double in the win.
Despite scoring just a single point in the fourth quarter last time out, the Knicks managed to defeat the Bulls 68-63. The Knicks won the game as 3-point underdog, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 188.
Eddy Curry tossed in a game-high 21 points from 7-for-12 shooting, and hauled in six boards in the win.
Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 10-4 SU, 8-6 ATS
New York: 3-9 SU, 5-7 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Utah is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games when playing New York
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Utah at Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 28
New York at Boston, Thursday, November 29
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The fans at New Orleans Arena will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Hornets when they take their seats on Monday.
The Timberwolves were paced by Al Jefferson's 23 points and 16 rebounds as Marko Jaric added 20 points in their 94-87 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
The Hawks covered as 4-point road favorites as the teams played under the 190-point total listed by sportsbooks.
All five New Orleans starters scored in double figures on Saturday's 98-89 win over the Clippers, covering the 3-point road spread. The 187 points scored were OVER the posted total of 186.
Peja Stojakovic led the way with 22 points, and David West added 18 points for the Hornets.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 1-10 SU, 4-7 ATS
New Orleans: 10-5 SU, 8-6-1 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Dallas are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 1-9
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Minnesota is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
New Orleans is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Dallas, Wednesday, November 28
New Orleans at Atlanta, Friday, November 30
Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks
- The Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.
Antawn Jamison was the game-high scorer with 41 points and 11 boards for the Wizards in their 124-118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
The Grizzlies cashed as 5.5-point favorites as the game played well over the 213.5-point total set by books.
Dallas was 10-for-17 from the foul line in Saturday's 97-95 loss at Milwaukee, falling as 4-point road favorites. The 192 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 201.5.
Josh Howard notched 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jason Terry came off the bench with 21 points for the Mavericks.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS
Dallas: 9-4 SU, 6-7 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 9-1
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Washington's last 23 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games at home
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at San Antonio, Wednesday, November 28
Dallas home to Minnesota, Wednesday, November 28
San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings
- The fans at ARCO Arena will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings when they take their seats on Monday.
Tim Duncan tossed in a team-high 26 points on Sunday as the Spurs defeated the Seattle SuperSonics by a final score of 116-101.
The Spurs managed to cover the 9-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (199).
Sacramento had 18 turnovers in Friday's 87-84 loss at Portland, falling as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 171 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 204.
Kevin Martin led the way with 21 points, and Ron Artest came off the bench with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 5 straight games.
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 12-2 SU, 8-6 ATS
Sacramento: 4-9 SU, 7-6 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing Portland are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Sacramento's last 17 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio home to Washington, Wednesday, November 28
Sacramento home to Golden State, Wednesday, November 28
Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- The Orlando Magic and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Rose Garden.
Hedo Turkoglu netted 27 points to lead the Magic to a 120-99 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
The Magic easily covered as 7-point favorites as the teams played well over the 188-point total listed by books.
Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge had a big night on Friday, notching 28 points and 12 boards in a 87-84 win over Sacramento, failing to cover the 4.5-point home spread. The 171 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 204.
Brandon Roy and Steve Blake dropped 13 points apiece for the Trailblazers.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 12-3 SU, 12-3 ATS
Portland: 5-8 SU, 6-7 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 3-7
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Portland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Orlando is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Orlando is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Portland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Orlando
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at Seattle, Wednesday, November 28
Portland home to Indiana, Wednesday, November 28
Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors
- The Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Oracle Arena.
Three Phoenix players put up double-doubles in Friday's 113-94 win over the Clippers, covering the 13.5-point home spread. The 207 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 210.5.
Amare Stoudamire had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion added 21 points and 17 boards for the Suns.
Monta Ellis had 31 points and seven rebounds off the bench to lead the Warriors to a 100-98 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Warriors couldn't cash as 3.5-point road favorites as the game played under the 204.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Phoenix has won 8 straight games.
Golden State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS
Golden State: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 9-1
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Phoenix is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to Houston, Wednesday, November 28
Golden State at Sacramento, Wednesday, November 28
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers when they take their seats on Monday.
Tracy McGrady's 35 points led the Rockets to an easy 109-81 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
The Rockets won as 6-point favorites as the teams played under the 201.5-point total set by linesmakers.
The Clippers shot 40% from the field in Saturday's 98-89 loss to New Orleans, falling as 3-point home underdogs. The 187 points scored were OVER the posted total of 186.
Cuttino Mobley dropped 20 points, while Chris Kaman had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 7-7 SU, 5-9 ATS
Los Angeles: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 6-4
After playing Denver are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Houston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Houston is 14-3 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Clippers last 14 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Houston
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
Houston at Phoenix, Wednesday, November 28
LA Clippers at Denver, Friday, November 30
Nuggets' Martin has bone bruise in leg
November 26th, 2007
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin had an MRI performed on his right leg Monday, which revealed a bone bruise of his right tibia.
He is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Indiana, and will be day-to-day after that.
The 6-9 forward sustained the injury during Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets and did not play in the second half.
Martin is averaging 8.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 13 games this season.
St. Bonaventure's Cook ruled ineligible
November 26th, 2007
St. Bonaventure, NY (Sports Network) - St. Bonaventure learned on Monday that freshman forward Da'Quan Cook has been ruled ineligible for the 2007-2008 season.
"It's unfortunate that Da'Quan can't participate this season because he's an outstanding player and an even better kid," said Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt. "I have no doubt that Da'Quan will come through this as an even stronger person and be ready for next season."
Cook averaged 13.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, leading his Virginia high school to a state final four appearance.
The school, nestled in the western part of the New York's southern tier, is no stranger to sanctions, as the fallout from an academic scandal involving a junior college transfer in 2003 rocked the program.