The Dawgs are in Hawaii this week to play in the Rainbow Classic, and they get back into action on Thursday against East Tennessee St. Though the Dawgs have started 6-1 after dismissing two key players, the competition takes a step up over the next couple of weeks.

Mark Schlabach has a very nice in-depth piece on the Dawgs over at ESPN, and it’s currently featured on their main basketball page. There’s not much new for anyone who has followed this story, but it’s a good summary for those who haven’t. It also gives a deeper look at how the team has faced the situation, and there are some insightful comments from the players about dealing with the academic requirements on top of their basketball obligations.