NCAA reinstates Redhawks' Hill for next season

Southeast Missouri State basketball player Johnny Hill has been reinstated to play for the 2008-09 season, without penalty from the NCAA. Hill, who will be a junior, was suspended for the final three games of the 2007-08 season because of an NCAA investigation into events that took place when he attended Vashon High School in St. Louis. "This is great news for Johnny and for our basketball team," Southeast coach Scott Edgar said in a release. "He is a hard worker who has gained valuable playing experience over the past two seasons. "This has been a very challenging time for Johnny, and I know he is anxious to return to our team. We appreciate the favorable ruling from the NCAA." Hill, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, has seen limited action during his first two seasons at Southeast, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in a reserve... [read full story]