Anthony Fucilli of MSG is reporting that Melvyn Oliver has been cleared to play for Seton Hall. “Big Mel” as he is affectionately called brings an immediate presence to the Big East for the Pirates, coming in at 6′11′ and 330 pounds. Oliver was the 2nd rated fifth year player in the nation and starred for Mississippi Elite Christian Academy where he averaged 20 ppg, 8 rbp and better than 3 blocks. Oliver had been compared to Mike Glover, a promising forward who never gained NCAA approval. With Oliver’s clearance the Pirates(6-1) gain a much needed big body and maybe now can be considered a mild threat in the ultra tough Big East.
December 3, 2008...4:03 pm
Melvyn Oliver cleared
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