By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Sometimes a curse can become a blessing. Just ask St. Bonaventure head men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt who found it necessary to use a pair of freshmen sooner than he planned. Not that Jordan Gathers and Youssou Ndoye are a curse. But the circumstances surrounding the rookies' opportunities was something of a burden. No sooner had his … [Read more...] about Gathers and Ndoye ready to step into larger roles for Bona
Archives for October 2012
Chaz Williams and UMass ready to take the next step
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- As a player, Derek Kellogg won plenty of basketball games. He helped the Massachusetts Minutemen to more than 100 victories during his four-year career. As a coach he has shown the ability to remain patient through a rebuilding process. That's why when the fifth-year head man at UMass offers an optimistic view of the upcoming season, it's … [Read more...] about Chaz Williams and UMass ready to take the next step
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (part two)
By Joe Manganiello 3. New York Knicks (’11-’12 record: 36-30) Best Player: Carmelo Anthony finished two full points below his career ppg mark last season, in large part because of the strike-shortened season, a coaching change and injuries. His field goal percentage (.430) was the lowest since his second season in Denver. Carmelo was taking 18.6 shots a night this past … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (part two)
Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Today's installment features the Iona Gaels. Iona earned an at-large bid to last year's NCAA Tournament. The Gaels finished posted a 15-3 mark in the MAAC and 25-8 overall. Tim Cluess and his staff welcome two freshmen to campus: A.J. English and Grant Ellis. Five … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2012-13
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)
By Joe Manganiello 5. Toronto Raptors (’11-’12 record: 23-43) Best Player: In some ways, the Raptors best player is former lottery pick DeMar DeRozan, who could be on the cusp of stardom entering his fourth season. In other ways, it is newcomer Kyle Lowry, coming off the heels of his best season as a professional. The most important piece to the puzzle, however, will … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)