A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball.
SBU’s Davenport looking forward to 2011-12
Michael Davenport sat on the blue plastic bleachers inside Woodward High School after hitting a handful of midrange jumpers and dishing out the backbreaking assist in a summer league game against a collection of current, former and future Division I players in his native Cincinnati.
He walked past a group of fans in blue Xavier shirts and others in red Cincinnati gear and pulled out a bag with his tag on it—a shiny St. Bonaventure Bonnies insignia.
Davenport believes he will soon have a significant reason to be proud of his ties to Olean, as he heads into a senior year as one of four returning starters for Mark Schmidt.
“We have a lot of talent and are maybe deeper than any of the other teams I have been on so far,” Davenport said.
Former SBU standout, Adegboye in Olympics commercial
LONDON – In advance of the London 2012 Olympics, former men’s basketball player Ogo Adegboye ’11 is featured with rap stars Snoop Dogg and Warren G in an Adidas advertisement for the Games.
Adegboye (wearing No. 6 in blue), a two-year member of the Bonnies, was called up to the Great Brittain senior men’s team last summer, where he earned a starting spot in helping GB qualify for this summer’s Eurobasket Championships in Lithuania.
He led the nation in minutes per game (39.0) in his final season at St. Bonaventure and averaged 11.2 points per game to help SBU to its first winning record and postseason appearance since 2001-02.
The advertisement features a 3-on-3 pickup game with members of the national team squaring off against the rap stars and reigning world-champion triple jumper Phillips Idowu.
Marketing Director for Adidas UK, Nick Craggs said: “To celebrate one year to go we wanted to give the consumers a glimpse of what to expect from adidas over the next 12 months and capture the imagination of those who are perhaps not yet engaged by the Olympics.”
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SBU’s Conger selected to GSA All-Star team
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure junior men’s basketball player Demitrius Conger has been chosen as a member of the Global Sports Academy Select/All-Star team, which will train, compete and tour in Europe August 2-10.
SBU completes recruiting class with Charlon Kloof
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced the signing of sophomore guard Charlon Kloof to an athletics grant in aid on Thursday. Kloof will have three years of remaining eligibility with the Bonnies.
Full Court Press – St. Bonaventure
Pickin Splinters own Kyle Soppe sat down with SBU’s Mark Schmidt and Matt Pappano. Read the interview here.
St. Joe’s to open Charleston Classic against Georgia Tech
BRISTOL, CONN. – Saint Joseph’s will open play in the fourth annual Charleston Classic presented by Foster Grant on November 17 against Georgia Tech at the Carolina First Arena in Charleston, S.C., it was announced by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN.
Joining the Hawks in the tournament field along with Georgia Tech are LSU, Northwestern, Seton Hall, Tulsa, Virginia Commonwealth and Western Kentucky. VCU made a run to the NCAA Final Four last season, while Northwestern reached the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament.
3-Camera Sync of Kevin Anderson’s shot against Vanderbilt
Kim Lewis joins Richmond staff
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – Former Tulane star Kim Lewis has joined the Richmond men’s basketball staff as Director of Basketball Operations.
Lewis, the Metro Conference Freshman of the Year in 1990-91, brings 11 years of Division I coaching experience to the Spiders.
UD announces 2011-12 non-conference schedule
DAYTON – The University of Dayton Men’s Basketball program announced its non-conference schedule to date and Atlantic 10 opponents for the 2011-12 season.
Dayton’s non-conference opponents include teams from the ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Colonial, MAC, Pac-12, and SEC. The Flyers will play 11 games against teams that were in the postseason in 2010-11.
The 2011-12 non-conference schedule features nine home contests at UD Arena. The Flyers will play three home non-conference games on Saturday, three on Wednesday, two on Friday and one on Sunday.
Flyers to open Old Spice Classic with Wake Forest
The University of Dayton men’s basketball team will take on Wake Forest in the first round of the sixth annual Old Spice Classic on Thursday, Nov. 24, it was announced today by ESPN. The game between the Flyers and the Demon Deacons will be played at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN2. The Old Spice Classic is an eight-team bracket tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24, 25 and 27.
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Flyers getting early start to Miller era
When University of Dayton forward Josh Benson decided to go to a radical Mohawk haircut this summer, he wasn’t sure how it would be received by his parents.
The 6-foot-9 junior, though, was pleased to learn Willie and Marilyn Benson were supportive of the look.
UD recruit, Dunbar standout win basketball title
The All-Ohio Red 17-and-under basketball team won its fourth AAU national championship in that age group in five years, beating Memphis YOMCA, 60-48, in Orlando, Fla., on Monday.
Jalen Robinson, a 6-foot-9 University of Dayton recruit, and Dunbar High School standout Deontae “Teddy” Hawkins had pivotal roles while coming off the bench for the squad during the tournament. All 10 players on the roster are Division I college prospects.
Flyers get taste of Miller’s offense
New University of Dayton basketball coach Archie Miller has posts and wings in his system like any other coach, but he doesn’t plan to always line them up in their customary positions.
Billikens open 76 Classic against Boston College
ST. LOUIS – ESPN and tournament organizers today released the pairings for the fifth-annual 76 Classic, which will be played Nov. 24-27 at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center, adjacent to Disneyland. Saint Louis opens the tournament on Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) against Boston College. Tip time is slated for 1 p.m. (St. Louis time) and will be televised on ESPNU.
Damian Saunders Signs With BG Göttingen of the German Bundesliga
PITTSBURGH – Damian Saunders, who completed a standout career at Duquesne in March, has signed a contract to play professionally for BG Göttingen of the German Bundesliga.
The two-time Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year is the seventh player from DU’s 2007-08 team to sign a professional contract. Of the seven, six are still playing overseas.
“I’m looking forward to new challenges,” said Saunders, the only player in NCAA history to post more than 250 assists, steals and blocks. “I know the basketball in Germany is very competitive. I’m grateful for both the opportunity to play professionally and to continue to improve as a basketball player.”
Bill Clark Signs With Fos Ouest Provence of the French Pro B League
PITTSBURGH – Bill Clark, one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in Duquesne history, has signed a contract to play professionally for Fos Ouest Provence Basket of the French Pro B League.
Clark, an NABC First Team All-District 4 and Second Team All-Atlantic 10 pick in 2010-11, is the eighth player from DU’s 2007-08 team, and second from this year’s squad, to sign a professional contract. Of the eight, seven are still playing – or will be playing – overseas.
Amadou “Pape” Koundoul Named Assistant Coach at Duquesne
PITTSBURGH – Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Ron Everhart announced today that Amadou “Pape” Koundoul (AHM-ah-DOO “POP” Cahn-DOOL) has been named assistant coach. Koundoul replaces Greg Gary who resigned in the spring to accept an assistant position at Purdue University.
Koundoul, a native of Dakar, Senegal, played collegiately at Cleveland State. He was a member of Gary’s staff when Gary was the head coach at Centenary in 2009-10.
80th Duquesne/Pitt Game to Return to CONSOL Energy Center
PITTSBURGH – The 80th version of the men’s basketball “City Game” between Duquesne and Pitt will take place on Wednesday, November 30 at CONSOL Energy Center (tip time TBA). It marks the third straight year that the Dukes and Panthers will meet at a neutral site. The game will be presented by Baierl Kia.
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Ramon Galloway Receives Waiver From NCAA To Compete In 2011-12
PHILADELPHIA – La Salle junior Ramon Galloway (Philadelphia, Pa. / William Dwyer (Fla.) / South Carolina) has been granted a hardship waiver from the NCAA and is eligible to compete during the 2011-12 season, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Galloway spent the past two seasons at the University of South Carolina and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
LaSalle’s Canada Trip preview
PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men’s basketball team will begin its 2011-12 season a few months early as the Explorers will play the first of four exhibition games in Canada beginning on Saturday night versus Carleton University. Head Coach Dr. John Giannini‘s squad has been practicing since July 25 in preparation for the foreign trip.
“We really enjoy our chemistry and our players,” Giannini said. “What we are trying to do now is really teach basic defense. We’ve spent 90% of our time on half-court defense. We think that’s where games are won and lost.”
Take off…to the Great White North
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John Chaney, Tina Sloan-Green among 10 to receive Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards
PHILADELPHIA – Former Temple University Hall of Fame coaches John Chaney and Tina Sloan Green are among this year’s recipients of the Sam Lacy Pioneer Award presented by the Sports Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists on Friday, August 5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier, Philadelphia basketball icon Sonny Hill are also among the 10 honorees.
Speaking of Joe Frazier
Temple opens Puerto Rico Classic versus Western Michigan
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple men’s basketball team will take on Western Michigan in the opening game of the 2011 Puerto Rico Tip-Off on November 17. The Owls game against the Broncos tips at 10:30 a.m. ET (11:30 a.m. local (Atlantic) time) and will be televised live by ESPNU.
Xavier to open Diamond Head Classic versus Long Beach State
CHARLOTTE — – ESPN Regional Television, a subsidiary of ESPN, announced the 2011 matchups of its five owned and operated early season men’s college basketball events, including the Hawaiian Islands Diamond Classic on Dec. 22-25 in Honolulu that will include the Xavier Musketeers. For more information on this and the other four events, visit ESPNPlus.com.
Transfer aims to surprise XU fans
Travis Taylor thought he knew hoops – until he played on his first organized basketball team as a high school junior.
He’d been fine in schoolyard pickup games, where his natural talent was enough. But three-second calls? Traveling? Carries?
Semaj Christon commits to Xavier for 2012
CINCINNATI — Semaj Christon will play college basketball in his hometown.
The Winton Woods point guard orally committed to Xavier this week, joining Class of 2012 shooting guard Myles Davis, power forward James Farr, center Sim Bhullar and reclassifying power forward Jalen Reynolds.
Rhody Travels to Texas on Nov. 15 in Legends Classic First Round
KINGSTON, R.I. — The Longhorns and Rams last met on the hardwood on Nov. 27, 1996 in Austin, dropping an 86-79 decision. UT holds a 4-1 record in the overall series between the two teams.
Rams to Play in the UCF Holiday Classic on Dec. 29-30
KINGSTON, R.I. — Last season, Rhody saw its season end at UCF, falling 66-54 on March 21 in the second round of the CBI. The Knights were 21-12 last year, registering a 6-10 mark in Conference USA play and a 15-4 record at the UCF Arena. Head coach Donnie Jones’ squad returns four starters, including Marcus Jordan (15.2 ppg) and Keith Clanton (14.2 ppg).
UMass attends church court dedication
Lunchtime sports talk with the Colonials
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