BY PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- Thirty-one-plus points and 10 rebounds sat on the bench recovering from injuries. Their teammates turned in a dominating second-half performance. One should expect nothing less from the University of Dayton men's basketball team which under sixth-year head coach Archie Miller has made rolling with the punches into standard operating … [Read more...] about Mikesell, Williams step up to the task for Dayton
Oregon’s Brooks named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Oregon's Dillon Brooks as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 1. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. As the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Week, Brooks was nominated for the weekly award, which was … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Brooks named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
Rhode Island defeats Saint Joseph’s, 88-58
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com KINGSTON, R.I. – Jared Terrell led all scorers with 24 points, and Rhode Island (10-4; 2-0) made 16 three-point field goals as the Rams defeated Saint Joseph’s, 88-58, at the Ryan Center. The contest was the first for Saint Joseph’s (7-6; 1-1 A-10) without leading scorer Shavar Newkirk (20.1 ppg), who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the … [Read more...] about Rhode Island defeats Saint Joseph’s, 88-58
Gerald Drumgoole, Connor Krapf and the Starting Five
Highlighting some of last week's top performances in Section Five Boys' Basketball. Gerald Drumgoole - 6-foot-3 So. F Irondequoit Eagles: Inside/outside threat who thrives in Irondequoit's system, comfortable pushing the ball in the open floor, at the same time makes plays under the basket; doesn't shy away from contact. Consistent shooter from 3-point range, can knock down … [Read more...] about Gerald Drumgoole, Connor Krapf and the Starting Five
Griffs carry momentum into the New Year
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- If there was a hangover, it was short-lived. An 11-day layoff between games couldn't slow the Canisius Golden Griffins. Not at least on this day. Kassius Robertson led four in double figures including a career high off the bench from Spencer Foley, and Canisius, which led by as many as 13, held on to defeat the Siena Saints 82-79 in Metro … [Read more...] about Griffs carry momentum into the New Year