PHILADELPHIA– Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 for the Philly Hoop Group Classic, a basketball tournament held at the historic Palestra and features No. 11 University of Pittsburgh. The 5th annual Thanksgiving Weekend event will also feature James Madison University, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, Rider University & Robert Morris University. The Philly … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
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Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
Signed, sealed, delivered: Fordham Rams 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the A-10 that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Next up are the Fordham Rams. Tom Pecora and his staff will be looking to improve on a 7-21 mark from last year. Fordham welcomes seven freshmen to Rose Hill: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fordham Rams 2011-12
Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach
ST. LOUIS – Jim Crews, former head coach at Army and Evansville, has been named assistant coach at Saint Louis, as announced today by SLU head coach Rick Majerus. Crews begins his duties immediately. Crews brings 24 years of head coaching experience to the Billiken staff. Including Majerus and assistant coach Jim Whitesell, the trio has 73 years of combined head coaching … [Read more...] about Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach
Nicholson etching his name in SBU lore
By Paul Casey Gotham Mark Schmidt remembers it well. He had just finished his first season as head coach with St. Bonaventure, and his Bonnies, who hadn't known a winning season in five years, limped to the finish line with just two victories in Atlantic 10 conference play and an overall record of 8-22. He introduced his recruiting class - the group to which he would stake … [Read more...] about Nicholson etching his name in SBU lore