NCAA's denies ODU's Hill's appeal for another year

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Old Dominion men's basketball coach Jeff Jones says the NCAA has denied Donte Hill's appeal for another year of eligibility ending his career. Hill played as a freshman at Clemson and transferred to Old Dominion the following year but not before taking part in a preseason scrimmage. The 6-foot-swingman played the last two seasons for the Monarchs. Last year he averaged a team high 30.8 minutes and 8.2 points per game. The NCAA rules on eligibility state if a player suits upto represent his school in any season that counts as a year of eligibility. Jones said in an ODU release that he's disappointed but gratified Hill has sociology degree. The coach says Hill is " a great representative of the ideals the NCAA encourage in its student athletes."