By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH --Hampton (16-17), winners of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and Manhattan (19-13), champions of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, tip off the NCAA Tournament Tuesday night. The one topic they can't avoid is the prospect of taking on the Kentucky Wildcats in the next round. "The media has it out there, 34-0," Manhattan's Rashawn … [Read more...] about Hampton, Manhattan and the elephant in the room
VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When Webster's Dictionary updates its edition, publishers should consider a photo of the VCU Rams in the margin next to the definition of momentum. VCU's Rams provide tangible evidence of the product created by a body's mass and velocity. "We talked about it when you play VCU, the 3‑point shot and the press and the crowd, can feel like eight … [Read more...] about VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum
VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Treveon Graham's facial expression hinted at it. Shaka Smart erased any doubt. With the Atlantic 10 Championship on the line the VCU Rams went into their bag of tricks and did something out of character. Score one for sleight of hand. "We had to change something up," Smart said after VCU defeated Dayton, 71-65 to claim the 2015 Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title
Evans delivers on promise; UB goes dancing
By JOHNATHAN SNYDER Originally published on Western New York Big 4 Talk CLEVELAND, OH – A month ago, Shannon Evans promised Buffalo that his University at Buffalo Bulls would be on top at the end of the season. A sophomore, who wears his emotions on his sleeve and went out on a limb in the midst of a three-game losing streak, has made good on his promise. The Bulls … [Read more...] about Evans delivers on promise; UB goes dancing
VCU and Williams find gaps in Davidson zone
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- Never has a 20-point game felt so close. Never, also, did a game seem so ready to follow a pre-determined script. That was the case Saturday afternoon when the No. 1-seed Davidson Wildcats met the No. 5-seed VCU Rams in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship. Davidson opened the contest on 16-4 run. VCU responded with their own of … [Read more...] about VCU and Williams find gaps in Davidson zone