Drummond Headed to Marist
Last week, we noted that Junior Casiem Drummond had been granted releases to 3 schools. We’ve been informed that Caz will be headed to Marist for the second semester. He will be able to play for the Red Foxes following the Fall 2009 Semester (around next Christmas).
Good Luck Casiem.
Drummond Gets Releases
The Villanova Athletic Department has granted releases to Boston University, Marist, and Siena to speak with Casiem Drummond.
Wednesday Roundup
1. PENN GAME RECAPS
2. CAZ
Casiem Drummond is looking at transferring to St. Peter’s or Iona. Other sources note that Niagara and Marist are options.
3. RECRUITING Read more
Casiem Drummond to Transfer
Junior big-man Casiem Drummond will be transferring from Villanova to a school where he will be able to find more playing time.
Caz has been fighting ankle and foot injuries and has only played in two games this year. Read more
Caz Suspended for Monmouth Game
Casiem Drummond was suspended for one game for “disciplinary reasons” and will miss Villanova’s against Monmouth.
Jay Wright described the infraction as “a minor disciplinary issue” and said Drummond will practice on Wednesday.
Injury Update
Before last night’s game Corey Stokes was sighted in a soft cast but still managed to get to log 27 minutes and score 8 points. It turns out Stokes has a sprained left thumb.
Cassiem Drummond is still experiencing soreness in his left foot and was only in for two minutes.
There is still no update on the status of Dwayne Anderson’s stress fracture in his left foot.
Drummond MRI Negative
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Cassiem Drummond had an MRI on his foot yesterday and the scans came back showing nothing.
He should be ready for tomorrow’s game with Niagara.
Drummond Playing without Pain
There’s no doubt that a strong front court will be key to the success of the Villanova squad this year. And a huge component of that strength down low will be Cassiem Drummond’s health.
Recovering from a severe stress fracture in his right ankle, Drummond has been playing without pain. The DelCo Times has a great article about Cassiem’s health and the 2008-09 Wildcat squad.
Pre-Season Player Evaluations
In case you’ve missed it, Nova News has been doing a Weekly Player Evaluation…
- Frank Tchusi
- Shane Clark
- Casiem Drummond
- Corey Stokes
- Scottie Reynolds
- Dwayne Anderson
- Reggie Redding
- Corey Fisher
- Antonio Peña
We’re guessing Dante is next!
Cassiem Drummond- ‘One Step At A Time’
Check out for the newest article in the Nova Notebook about rising Junior Cassiem Drummond’s ankle injury.
Some quotes:
“I’m fine,” [Drummond] states. “I’m just anxious to get back to playing basketball. It’s been a long time.”
“They’re saying September,” Drummond says, “but the doctor has said that if everything goes right, it could be as early as August.”



