tulane -5: having already lost four players to injuries and a suspension, usf would be the last team to afford the loss of another significant player, but that looks to be the case. soph terrence leather has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons and will not play tonign in new orleans. leather has started 19 games, and averaged 8.5 ppg and 5.7 rpg. bulls are now down to eight scholarship players.
also, looks like some issues could be stewing between coach and players, although i haven't seen anything concrete about it in the press. leather had left the court and bench area during the houston game, and appeared in street clothes in the stands during the second half. another usf player refused to enter that game when directed, but was not disciplined.
also, sr pg reggie kohn, who had offseason surgery for a stress fracture in his left leg, now has developed the same pain in his right leg. although it has begun to limit his practice time, kohn says he'll finish out the season. kohn also suffers from arthritic ankles that have reduced his minutes some this year.
although usf has won four of their last five, all four wins were at home. bulls are 1-8 on the road this season, where they shoot under 40% from the floor. tulane has won five of their last six, the only loss being a one point home loss to memphis. they are 10-3 s/u on their home court.
also, looks like some issues could be stewing between coach and players, although i haven't seen anything concrete about it in the press. leather had left the court and bench area during the houston game, and appeared in street clothes in the stands during the second half. another usf player refused to enter that game when directed, but was not disciplined.
also, sr pg reggie kohn, who had offseason surgery for a stress fracture in his left leg, now has developed the same pain in his right leg. although it has begun to limit his practice time, kohn says he'll finish out the season. kohn also suffers from arthritic ankles that have reduced his minutes some this year.
although usf has won four of their last five, all four wins were at home. bulls are 1-8 on the road this season, where they shoot under 40% from the floor. tulane has won five of their last six, the only loss being a one point home loss to memphis. they are 10-3 s/u on their home court.
