By PAUL GOTHAM Two games three months apart and the progress of a player. When Dayton's Xeyrius Williams rose up for his second 3-pointer in 12 seconds last Friday at Rhode Island, he not only clinched the Flyers fourth straight victory, the sophomore forward showed the value of opportunity. "Xeyrius has made a heckuva charge here for our team," Dayton head coach … [Read more...] about UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
Mo Alie-Cox: VCU’s long arm of the law
By PAUL GOTHAM Mo Alie-Cox may qualify as a role player when it comes to offensive touches, but make no mistake the VCU center is the long arm of the law when it comes to influence on the court. On a team ranked top 20 in the nation for steals, Alie-Cox provides rim protection. His 9.38 block percentage (metric that estimates the percentage of 2-points a player blocks … [Read more...] about Mo Alie-Cox: VCU’s long arm of the law
Roby leading Billiken resurgence
By PAUL GOTHAM The Saint Louis Billikens (9-16/4-8 Atlantic 10) have won four of their last six games, and it's no coincidence that Davell Roby is playing his best basketball of the season during the recent stretch. Leading the Billikens with 11.7 points and 3.5 assists per game on the season, Roby is scoring 12.5 in conference play. Those numbers have jumped to 16 points … [Read more...] about Roby leading Billiken resurgence
Tyler Cavanaugh, Donte Clark named Atlantic 10 Co-Players of the Week
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – George Washington graduate student Tyler Cavanaugh and Massachusetts junior Donte Clark were chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week while Saint Joseph’s freshman Charlie Brown was chosen as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday and presented by Come Ready Nutrition, are for … [Read more...] about Tyler Cavanaugh, Donte Clark named Atlantic 10 Co-Players of the Week
Boston U.’s Justin Alston and Colgate’s Will Rayman earn PL Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Boston University senior forward Justin Alston earned his first Patriot League The Rock Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor, after helping the Terriers win a pair of games last week, while averaging 19.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. Colgate freshman forward Will Rayman earned his fourth The Rock Rookie of the Week honor … [Read more...] about Boston U.’s Justin Alston and Colgate’s Will Rayman earn PL Rookie of the Week