UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Senior Abby Oliver was named to the Virginia Sports Information Director’s All-State women’s basketball team. Oliver shares first team accolades with Virginia StatePlayer of the Year VCU’s Courtney Hurt, Liberty’s Devon Brown, George Mason’s Taleia Moton and Hampton’s Jericka Jenkins. The Roanoke, Va. native finished her decorated four-year … [Read more...] about Oliver nabs final honor
Archives for April 2012
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe Hopefully you tuned in last night to watch one of the better three point performances in recent memory, as the Knicks looked like a dangerous playoff team with a 118-110 win over the Boston Celtics. As impressive as the shooting was from New York, Boston's ability to run three point specialists off of the three point line was dreadful. How many games does a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
Juan Fernandez signs professional contract with top Italian team
Courtesy of OwlSports.com. PHILADELPHIA (04/16/12) – Temple University senior guard Juan Fernandez has signed a multi-year contract to play professional basketball for EA7 Olimpia Milano, a top-level Italian team. "We are happy for Juan as this is a tremendous opportunity for him with one of the top European professional clubs," said Temple coach Fran … [Read more...] about Juan Fernandez signs professional contract with top Italian team
49ers sign AP All-State guard Denzel Ingram
Courtesy: Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte 49ers head coach Alan Major has announced the signing of 5-11 point guard Denzel Ingram (Chapel Hill, N.C./Chapel Hill H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the 49ers. Ingram, the NCBCA 3A Basketball Player of the Year, averaged 23.9 points, 7.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 steals as a senior at Chapel Hill … [Read more...] about 49ers sign AP All-State guard Denzel Ingram
Peddy selected 23rd in the WNBA Draft
BRISTOL, Conn. – With the 23rd overall pick in the WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected Temple senior Shey Peddy. She becomes just the third-ever player from the program to be drafted by the league, now entering its 16th season. Peddy was the first pick for the Chicago Sky in this year’s draft, in the second round. Peddy, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, A-10 Defensive … [Read more...] about Peddy selected 23rd in the WNBA Draft