By Paul Gotham As January closes, February brings jockeying for March. Saturday Davidson (14-4/5-2) at Saint Joseph's (8-11/2-5) Noon NBC Sports Network The A-10's most efficient offense heads to the City of Brotherly Love. Saint Joseph's Hawks will look to slow the likes of Tyler Kalinoski (16.8 ppg/ 4 apg) and Peyton Aldridge (10.5 ppg). DeAndre Bembry leads the … [Read more...] about Richmond-VCU highlight the A-10’s weekend matchups
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On strength of Lalanne, UMass upsets Dayton
By Aaron Mansfield AMHERST, MASS. – On paper, it was a mismatch: the tallest player on Dayton’s roster is 6-foot-6, while UMass’ Cady Lalanne, averaging nearly a double-double this year, is a powerful 6-foot-10. (That’s not to mention his 7-foot-3 wingspan and that he had 43 pounds on Kendall Pollard, the forward tasked with guarding him.) On the court, it was almost … [Read more...] about On strength of Lalanne, UMass upsets Dayton
Drivin’ and dishin’ Scoochie pushes UD’s attack
By Paul Gotham If one trend continues, the University of Dayton Flyers men's basketball team will accomplish something they have not yet during Archie Miller's tenure. Through 19 contests the Flyers have made more free throws than their opponents have taken. Creating space on the floor and subsequent driving lanes, the Flyers have converted 309 of 463 attempts from the … [Read more...] about Drivin’ and dishin’ Scoochie pushes UD’s attack
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