Severe is strong in Battle for Bronx. By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- In an early-season battle between Bronx rivals, the Fordham Rams claimed their first road win of the season at Manhattan College on Tuesday night, 79-75. Fordham's freshman standout Jon Severe finished with 30 points, and senior Branden Frazier added 21 points and a pair of crucial free throws late … [Read more...] about Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Insipid Warriors Much Tastier With Curry
Memphis had just enough to silence Oracle Arena and Golden State sans Steph. By Joe Manganiello How valuable is Stephen Curry? In ten games with Curry this season, the Warriors are averaging 107.3 points per game, and are 8-2. In two games without Curry, however, they have suffered: they were held to just 74 points in a loss at the Spurs; and last night's 81-point … [Read more...] about Insipid Warriors Much Tastier With Curry
Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
Just weeks removed from being the most picked apart union of the summer, Monta Ellis and the Mavericks look really good. By Joe Manganiello The Mavericks have Monta Ells, who, if you haven't heard, has it all. Ellis and Dirk Nowitzki combined for 73 points in the comeback victory against the Houston Rockets last night, maybe the best game yet for the unlikely … [Read more...] about Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Every team has a weakness and the Hofstra Pride took advantage of the Spiders' weakness from the opening tip. Like Superman reacts to kryptonite, the Spiders react to seeing a 2-3 zone. They become hesitant. They become stagnant. They miss shots. Entering the game, Richmond ranked at the bottom of the Atlantic 10 Conference in 3-point shooting at … [Read more...] about Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone
How Fordham may have discovered its secret weapon this season By Joe Manganiello Lehigh point guard senior Mackey McKnight had his way in the first half of Saturday’s game against Fordham, scoring 22 points on 70 percent shooting, and going 8-of-9 from the charity stripe. “We had no answer for Mackey,” Fordham head coach Tom Pecora said. “I’m not happy with that. Our … [Read more...] about Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone