Thursday MU men's hoops practice

Nothing dramatic for a change from what I saw in the last hour.

Everyone was there and practiced except Yaniv Simpson (sprained left ankle). According to trainer Adam Smith he could be "available," give or
take a week, around the time of the FDU games, Feb. 5 and or the 12th.

I spoke with Yaniv about red-shirting. It's not for him. He said he just turned 22 and
plans to complete his collegiate education and college basketball career over four
years.





To further frustrate MU fans, Rickie Crews had some nice plays in practice. He's
soooooo long and athletic. On one play he took what appeared to be an off balance
baseline jumper and swished it through.



On another, Mike Shipman snared an offensive rebound and fed Rickie coming down the
lane for a two-hand slam.


Nothing new on Shipman's academic status. Current or former
college students please correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand a professor
may change a grade at any time. Even next year for a grade from this year.

Dave stopped practice at one time for an old fashioned team tongue lashing and let Corey Hallett have it in particular.



It should be noted coaches yelling at their teams or players in practice, at any level, isn't unusual.

Corey actually had some positive moments in practice today.