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
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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
VCU-Saint Louis headline the A-10’s weekend matchups
By Paul Gotham Friday No. 16 VCU (15-3/5-0) at Saint Louis (9-9/1-4) 7 pm ESPN2 VCU's leading scorer, Treveon Graham, is questionable after spraining his ankle last week. It might not make a difference. SLU's inexperienced back court should struggle against VCU's defense which is fourth in the nation creating 17.5 turnovers per game. Milik Yarbrough has scored double … [Read more...] about VCU-Saint Louis headline the A-10’s weekend matchups
Posley leads Bonnies to OT shocker at Duquesne
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Marcus Posley scored 36 points – 12 in the final 2:35 of regulation – to lead St. Bonaventure to a stunning, 100-97 overtime win at Duquesne on Thursday. The Bonnies trailed by 11 points, 89-78, after Dukes guard Derrick Colter made a free throw with 2:48remaining in regulation. Posley then took over. He made a three-pointer at the 2:35 mark, … [Read more...] about Posley leads Bonnies to OT shocker at Duquesne
As Ndoye goes, so, too, does Bona
By Paul Gotham Youssou Ndoye didn't break twitter, but the St. Bonaventure center created a surge in social media activity, Sunday afternoon. Nodye's basket with 15:22 remaining in the second half gave the Bonnies a 37-35 edge in their Atlantic 10 matchup with the Saint Joseph's Hawks. As easily as the guards he dwarfs in size, Nodye batted down a pass above the foul line, … [Read more...] about As Ndoye goes, so, too, does Bona