By Paul Gotham Other than getting mentioned on a pre-season list of projected "break-out" players, St. Bonaventure's Dion Wright has gone relatively unnoticed. You won't find him on any pre-season all-conference teams, and he hasn't earned conference player or the week. You will find Wright under various categories of production and that has the attention of opposing … [Read more...] about Bona leans on Wright’s versatility
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Bembry continues to produce
By Paul Gotham Last-minute play calls in the Super Bowl aside, the recent run by Saint Joseph's DeAndre Bembry may be one of the tougher items in recent sports to try and wrap one's brain around. Despite leading Saint Joseph's in nearly every statistical category and receiving the attention from opposing defenses that goes with that, Bembry's numbers continue to … [Read more...] about Bembry continues to produce
Richmond-VCU highlight the A-10’s weekend matchups
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
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