Next year is finally here. 

With football stumbling through it's season, some fans attention may turn to our basketball team to fill the  Mean Green void left in their life.  The NT basketball team has suffered through some pretty rough times over the past few years.   After Vic Trilli left this program in complete anarchy , it has been tough for North Texas to bounce back .  

I see those fans that have stuck with the team much like Chicago Cubs fans.  We feel cursed at times, but we won't quit following the team under ANY circumstances. The hardcore Mean Green fan knows that help is coming next season.

The 2006-2007 Mens Basketball schedule has been released.  Additionally, Chuck Taylor has been hired on to the Mean Green Basketball staff.  The DRC reports that he has recruited the area as well as elsewhere on the East Coast.  The Mean Green look to improve upon last season that ended in a 14-14 record. 

 DRC Article on Coach Taylor

 DRC on basketball schedule

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Roderick Fleming is staying with the North Texas basketball program.  After brief rumors that he was headed to a junior college for the opportunity of early playing time, he has decided to stick around Denton.  This will allow him to keep three full years of eligibility after his transfer year.  The DRC is also reporting that the Mavs are inching closer to finalizing the deal that would bring Dirk and Co. to The Pit.

 Denton Record Chronicle

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The Denton Record Chronicle is reporting that after only 1  year, assistant basketball coach Jai Steadman is leaving the program.  Additionally, Curtis Muse will not be sporting a Mean Green jersey this season, as he has been ruled ineligible.  His teamate from Mineral Area Community College, Jonathan Jackson, is still slated to report. Losing Muse will obviously be a hit to the program's depth in the paint. 

DRC article link

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The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Dallas Mavericks are in talks with North Texas to reach an agreement that would place the Mavericks in Denton for the first 5 days of training camp.  This would obviously give a little extra exposure to our university and it's basketball facility.  Hopefully more details are released soon. 

Dallas Morning News Blog Link

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The official site is reporting University of South Florida product Collin Dennis has signed on with North Texas.  He is a 6'2" 185 lb guard from North Richland Hills.  This signing continues a trend of  transfers from other universities as our main source of recruiting.  Information on Collin Dennis can be found on the following websites:

 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22123

http://southflorida.scout.com/2/534792.html

http://usf.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=547676

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