Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – La Salle University men's basketball player Pookie Powell has been granted a waiver by the NCAA to compete for the Explorers during the upcoming 2018-19 season, it was announced by head coach Ashley Howard on Thursday. "I cannot describe how happy I am for Pookie to receive this waiver from the NCAA," Howard said. "He is such a … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Pookie Powell granted waiver from NCAA; will be eligible for 2018-19 season
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La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University men's basketball standout B.J. Johnson has accepted an invitation to join the Charlotte Hornets for the NBA Summer League. Johnson will make his debut with the Hornets on Friday, July 6 in Las Vegas. Johnson was a two-time First Team All-Big 5 selection for the Explorers, concluding his career at La Salle … [Read more...] about La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
La Salle University, head coach Dr. John Giannini part ways
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University announced today that Dr. John Giannini, head coach of the Explorers men's basketball team for the past 14 years, and the University have mutually agreed to part ways. "John is a great guy, always with the best interests of his student-athletes at heart, and he did his very best to advance the men's basketball … [Read more...] about La Salle University, head coach Dr. John Giannini part ways
Mobley, Adams lead Bonnies by La Salle for seventh straight win
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com PHILADELPHIA - Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley continue to amaze. The duo combined for 56 points to lead St. Bonaventure to its seventh straight win, a 79-68 decision at La Salle on Tuesday night. The win improves the Bonnies to 19-6 overall and 9-4 in the Atlantic 10 while La Salle slumps to 10-16, 4-9. Mobley scored 30 points and Adams totaled … [Read more...] about Mobley, Adams lead Bonnies by La Salle for seventh straight win
Freshmen propel Billikens past La Salle, 70-62
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Jordan Goodwin and Hasahn French turned in career scoring highs and Javon Bess posted a third consecutive double-double to lead Saint Louis to a 70-62 Atlantic 10 Conference victory over La Salle Saturday night at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens (14-12, 7-6 A-10) won for a fourth time in five games and a sixth time in eight outings. … [Read more...] about Freshmen propel Billikens past La Salle, 70-62