Mississippi State freshman guard Rodney Hood is transferring
“Obviously, we are disappointed in Rodney’s decision,” head coach Rick Ray, who was hired one week ago, told The Associated Press. “I was looking forward to getting a chance to develop and coach him. This decision, unfortunately, was made before my hire. The Hoods were forthright and honest about where they were when I met with them, and I appreciate their honesty. (more…)
Enigmatic Mississippi State forward Renardo Sidney has signed with an agent and will declare for the NBA draft.
But who will take him?
“I would think [he would get chosen] at some point in the second round but his stock is really low,” one NBA scout told SNY.tv. “He needs to get to the Chicago Pre-Draft camp somehow.”
When asked if Sidney will get drafted, a second NBA scout said flatly, “No.” (more…)
Mississippi State forward Renardo Sidney likely won’t be brought back to the team for his senior season, a source close to the program told SNY.tv Sunday.
Sidney, a 6-foot-10 junior who has battled weight and attitude issues for most of his career, will likely seek a professional paycheck although it’s possible he could transfer.
When asked if he would be chosen in the 2012 NBA Draft, one veteran NBA scout said flatly, “No.” (more…)
NEW YORK — Talented.
Overweight.
Enigmatic.
Those are just some of the words used to describe Renardo Sidney, Mississippi State’s 6-foot-10, 290-pound junior forward.
Sidney and the Bulldogs will be on display Thursday and Friday in the 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden. Mississippi State faces No. 19 Texas A&M Thursday, and then either St. John’s or Arizona Friday. (more…)
Josh Gray is back with Mississippi State.
After decommitting from the school, the 6-foot-1 Gray told SNY.tv he plans to sign with the Bulldogs this week.
“I love the coach and staff,” he said by text. “I’m from the South. It’s only six hours away from home. And they have good players.
Gray, out of Houston Wheatley, also considered Memphis and Seton Hall, but in the end never visited the New Jersey school.
Gray will join 6-3 shooting guard Craig Sword, 6-5 shooting guard Fred Thomas and 6-8 center Gavin Ware in MSU’s 2012 class.
The rocky college career of Renardo Sidney has hit another speed bump.
Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury opted not to bring Sidney, a 6-foot-10 junior forward, on a tour of the Netherlands, Belgium and France during the first two weeks of August.
Instead, Sidney, who has battled injuries, weight issues and off-the-court concerns, will return to Houston to work out with the former NBA player and coach John Lucas.
“Renardo Sidney has returned to Houston, Texas, to continue working out with John Lucas,” Stansbury said in a statement. “He will not accompany the team to Europe next month, but he is expected back on campus for the start of the fall semester in mid-August.”
“Everybody has their own opinion but I’m doing what I have to do,” Sidney told The Clarion-Ledger. “There’s nothing else going on. They can say what they want to say but, like I said, I know what I have to do basketball-wise. I wasn’t ready to go and I felt like I really wasn’t in shape. I wanted to come back down here and get some more work.”
Mississippi State junior forward Elgin Bailey (pictured) will transfer and and sophomore forward Renardo Sidney has fulfulled his suspension. The two were involved in a fistfight in the stands Dec. 23 in Hawaii.
“Elgin told me of his plans to transfer, and we wish him the best as he moves on,” MSU head coach Rick Stansbury said. “Elgin has had to deal with some very tough injuries, but he’s worked very hard to get to where he is now. Wherever he ends up, I hope he’s able to have a lot of success.
“As for this team, it’s time to move on and learn from these mistakes. Hopefully, by sending Sid and Elgin home following the incident, a strong message was sent that this type of behavior is unacceptable.”
Bailey, a native of New Orleans, appeared in 74 games during his career at Mississippi State and recorded 229 points and 161 rebounds to go along with his 44 blocked shots. (more…)
Just four days after he was suspended for an incident at practice in Hawaii, Renardo Sidney has been suspended again. This time indefinitely.
Sidney and Elgin Bailey, who are roommates, were caught on camera fighting in the stands after Thursday’s game at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. The fight lasted for several minutes before it was broken up by teammates and coaches. Both players have been sent home from Hawaii.
The fight came three days after Sidney was initially suspended one game for an incident at practice Monday. (more…)
Renardo Sidney, a sophomore forward at Mississippi State, was suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team.
“At this time, Sid is suspended for conduct detrimental to the team,” head coach Rick Stansbury said. “That’s all I’m saying. That’s all that needs to be said.”
The Bulldogs play Washington State Wednesday at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. Team spokesman Gregg Ellis told ESPN.com Sidney won’t be sent home from Hawaii but could miss the Bulldogs’ Dec. 29 game against Saint Mary’s in Las Vegas.
The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Sidney sat out all of last season and was ordered to repay $11,800 in improper benefits related to his family’s move from Jackson, Miss., to Los Angeles.
He debuted Saturday in a loss to Virginia Tech at the Atlantis Hotel and Casino on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, scoring 12 points and grabbing three rebounds before fouling out.
GLOVER EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT MAAC PLAYER OF WEEK HONORS
Iona junior forward Mike Glover of The Bronx was named MAAC Player of the Week for the third straight week. (more…)
Having already landed the top New York City player in the Class of 2011 in Maurice Harkless, St. John’s has now gotten a verbal pledge from the best 2012 player in the Big Apple, point guard Jevon Thomas.
Thomas, the No. 14 point guard in the Class of 2012 per Rivals, called Johnnies head coach Steve Lavin Tuesday night to commit.
Asked what he liked about the Johnnies, the 6-foot, 175-pound Thomas said by text, “Coaching staff and I’m just trying to bring NYC basketball back!!”
He also had interest from Washington, Villanova, Syracuse, Wake Forest and West Virginia,
“Jevon will bring back that electric energy and fire back to the Garden and New York,” said Casey Williams, Thomas’ AAU coach.
“He’s a great leader on the court and he’s a New Yorker. He will bring lots of fire and the will to win.” (more…)
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