The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. The Duquesne Dukes take front and center. After receiving votes for the AP Top 25, the Dukes fell in overtime to St. Joe's in the A-10 quarter-finals. Duquesne accepted a bid to the CBI and lost to Oregon in the second round 77-75. Ron … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
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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
Duquesne, Rhode Island Fall In CBI Quarterfinals
Taken from atlantic10.com March 22, 2011 Quarterfinal Round - CBI Tournament UCF 66, Rhode Island 54 ORLANDO, Fla. - Delroy James scored a game-high 18 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds as Rhode Island dropped a 66-54 decision at UCF in the second round of the 2011 College Basketball Invitational. James was 7-of-12 from the floor, including 2-of-4 … [Read more...] about Duquesne, Rhode Island Fall In CBI Quarterfinals
Jones leads St. Joe’s past Duquesne
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The difference between knowing and thinking can be slight, but the St. Joe's Hawks understand it. After limping through their Atlantic 10 slate thinking they could win games, the Hawks now take the floor knowing they can win games. And no one knows it better than a first-year player. Freshman Carl Jones led the way with 28 … [Read more...] about Jones leads St. Joe’s past Duquesne
Bonas upend Duquesne
By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- For more than 39 minutes the Duquesne Dukes answered every challenge brought by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. When St. Bonaventure took an early lead scoring from beyond the arc, the Dukes didn't flinch. The Bonnies then turned to their inside game. Duquesne took it in stride. Bona mounted a late rally, and the Dukes appeared to … [Read more...] about Bonas upend Duquesne