ZagsWednesday, November 11
Chauncey Wiggins' eligibility hearing moved up to Thursday, two days before Gonzaga plays LSU
The Daily Spokane team
Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins has a shot at Saturday after all. His injunction hearing in Spokane Superior Court moved up to 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Nov. 17. If Judge Dean Chuang grants the injunction, the Florida State transfer could make his debut against LSU.
Wiggins could play LSU if he wins an injunction Thursday
- Nov. 12Wiggins' injunction hearing before Judge Dean Chuang is set for 1:30 p.m.
- Nov. 14Gonzaga plays LSU at Numerica Veterans Arena.
- Nov. 17Wiggins' original hearing date, before it was moved up.
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com
Wiggins has sat out both wins so far. His Georgia case was stayed, and a Texas judge dismissed the restraining order, citing "lack of personal jurisdiction." Gonzaga's other fifth-year players, Javon Bennett and Xaivian Lee, were already cleared by court orders.
50courts that have sided with players seeking eligibility, per Wiggins' attorney
Attorney Carl Oreskovich makes the point in court documents. The filing also mentions the LSU game.
Source: KXLY.com
“It is critically important for Mr. Wiggins that he be allowed to compete as soon as possible.”
- Attorney: Carl Oreskovich, who won Tyon Grant-Foster's hearing last October
- Results so far: 78-72 over Purdue, 109-68 over New Mexico State
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com