By PAUL GOTHAM Ryan Mikesell's increased playing time might not have been the original plan, but the Dayton sophomore is making good on the opportunity. Getting more than three times the run he did a season ago, Mikesell has found a role in Archie Miller's game plan. "He makes basketball plays for us," Miller said during the weekly Atlantic 10 tele-conference. "Whether … [Read more...] about Mikesell earning trust of teammates
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Pookie Powell named Big 5 Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle sophomore Pookie Powell was named the Big 5 Men's Basketball Player of the Week, it was announced by the organization on Monday. Powell helped the Explorers to a pair of Atlantic 10 victories and is the second student-athlete from the men's basketball team to receive the honor this year (B.J. Johnson - Dec. 19). Powell … [Read more...] about Pookie Powell named Big 5 Player of the Week
SJU freshman Edwards to undergo season-ending surgery
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s freshman forward Lorenzo Edwards will undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder later this week, it was announced by head coach Phil Martelli. Edwards, a 6-6 forward from Lake Forest, Ill., has been battling shoulder instability all season. He saw action in one game this season for the Hawks, against Columbia on November … [Read more...] about SJU freshman Edwards to undergo season-ending surgery
Doug Brooks, Scoochie Smith and the A-10 rundown
Results from the weekend in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Rhode Island (10-5/2-1) 64 Dayton (12-3/3-0) 67 Kyle Davis walked the length of Tom Blackburn Court, slapping hands with fans who stretched from the front row over press row to congratulate the senior guard. READ MORE. Video courtesy of University of Dayton Athletics. UMass (10-6/0-3) … [Read more...] about Doug Brooks, Scoochie Smith and the A-10 rundown
Gregg leads Bonnies past George Mason, 82-72
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Denzel Gregg scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead St. Bonaventure to an 82-72 win over George Mason on Saturday at the Reilly Center. The senior forward also helped key an improved defensive effort as the Bonnies held the Patriots to 42 percent shooting. St. Bonaventure (10-5/2-1 A-10) led from start to finish, but it … [Read more...] about Gregg leads Bonnies past George Mason, 82-72