By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic, Patriot League and even the Mid-American for some nuggets of knowledge from last week. Chris Johnson can fill a role The "pressing question" about this year's version of the St. Bonaventure's Bonnies is and has been who will fill the void (particularly scoring) left behind by Andrew Nicholson? Demitrius … [Read more...] about Chris Johnson, C.J. McCollum, Javon McCrea and five nuggets from the past week
Archives for November 2012
Tyreek Duren named Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – La Salle junior guard Tyreek Duren (Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti) has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week, it was announced today. Duren averaged 19.0 ppg. in a pair of Explorer wins last week, including a 77-74 overtime victory over Villanova. Against the Wildcats, Duren scored 19 of his … [Read more...] about Tyreek Duren named Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week
George Beamon named MAAC Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan senior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) has been named MAAC Player of the Week after averaging 24 points and 5.5 rebounds in the Jaspers’ contests last week against Hofstra and Dayton. Beamon shot a sweltering 64.0% (16-25) from the field and 81.3% (13-16) at the free-throw line, making a seamless … [Read more...] about George Beamon named MAAC Player of the Week
La Salle-Penn State game to be televised on NBC Sports Network at 9 PM
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle vs. Penn State men’s basketball game on Wednesday, December 5 will now be televised on the NBC Sports Network, it was announced today. The game will begin at 9 PM at the Palestra instead of the previously announced time of 7 PM. Tickets are available for as low as $20 by calling the La Salle ticket … [Read more...] about La Salle-Penn State game to be televised on NBC Sports Network at 9 PM
C.J. McCollum, Kyle Wilson and the weekly Patriot League awards
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — The calendar is almost ready to turn to December, and as the midway point of the non-League slate nears the eight Patriot League squads are still combining for impressive marks. The eight teams have a cumulative 25-23 mark for the season, with a 22-12 record against Division I opponents outside of the … [Read more...] about C.J. McCollum, Kyle Wilson and the weekly Patriot League awards