By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Of sluggish starts and dramatic comebacks, the Monroe Community College men's basketball have had a few. Tuesday night the Tribunes continued to see how many lives they possess. Josh Ashley (Brooklyn, N.Y./NIA School) and Devin Coleman (Bridgeport, CT/Bassick) combined for 30 second-half points as Monroe CC came from behind to defeat the … [Read more...] about Monroe weathers storm, remains perfect in WNYAC play
Bembry shoulders load for Saint Joseph’s
By Paul Gotham If an advanced statistic existed for the player likely to get the most ink on opposing scouting reports, Saint Joseph's DeAndre Bembry would lead the category. In a down year for Saint Joseph's, Bembry gains the most attention from opponents. But despite the focus, Bembry continues to produce. "We always emphasize when he has the ball to make sure you have … [Read more...] about Bembry shoulders load for Saint Joseph’s
Hassan Martin and the art of stat sheet stuffing
By Paul Gotham A blizzard with record-setting snowfall in the northeast may prevent travel for the Rhode Island Rams. That may be the only way to slow the Rams' Hassan Martin. Martin stuffs a stat sheet like a perfect counter-point to Mark Titus and Club Trillion. But when opposing coaches talk about the Staten Island native they focus on aspects of the game which can’t … [Read more...] about Hassan Martin and the art of stat sheet stuffing
Base Paths and “Inflategate”
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer, it is said, was once handed five baseballs of different weights in quarter-ounce gradations. Holding each for an instant, he correctly put them in order. Base Paths knows “inflategate” too, the only time he ever influenced an outcome from off the field. (On field, it was usually an “L”). He figures it was about 1997 … [Read more...] about Base Paths and “Inflategate”
VCU-Saint Louis headline the A-10’s weekend matchups
By Paul Gotham Friday No. 16 VCU (15-3/5-0) at Saint Louis (9-9/1-4) 7 pm ESPN2 VCU's leading scorer, Treveon Graham, is questionable after spraining his ankle last week. It might not make a difference. SLU's inexperienced back court should struggle against VCU's defense which is fourth in the nation creating 17.5 turnovers per game. Milik Yarbrough has scored double … [Read more...] about VCU-Saint Louis headline the A-10’s weekend matchups