By PAUL GOTHAM To call it a case of when less equals more seems like understatement and maybe even a little misleading, but the description fits. Saint Joseph's DeAndre' Bembry is taking fewer shots and scoring less, but the Hawks overall scoring has increased dramatically, and they a seven-game winning streak to show for it. This is not to suggest that Bembry is … [Read more...] about Efficient Bembry making difference for Saint Joseph’s
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VCU’s Johnson comfortable in leading role
By PAUL GOTHAM Melvin Johnson's family and friends might travel from the Bronx to fill in seats behind VCU's bench when the Rams take on Saint Joseph's Hawks in an Atlantic 10 matchup, Tuesday night. Johnson will also have an admirer in an unlikely place: the opposing bench. Hawks' coach Phil Martelli doesn't need an introduction to the Rams senior guard. "He can’t … [Read more...] about VCU’s Johnson comfortable in leading role
Adams leading balanced Bonnies
By PAUL GOTHAM It takes a couple minutes to comprehend the numbers. Over his last five games, St. Bonaventure's Jaylen Adams is averaging 18.8 points and six assists. The Baltimore, Maryland native is shooting 61 percent (34 for 56) from the floor including 65 percent (24 for 37) behind the arc since December fifth. At the same time he leads the Bonnies in assists and has … [Read more...] about Adams leading balanced Bonnies
Adams Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure sophomore guard Jaylen Adams has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 2, the A-10 announced Monday. Over two Bonnies wins last week, Adams averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds. He was 12-22 (.545) from the field including 10-16 (.625) from three-point range. Adams also … [Read more...] about Adams Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week
Bona’s Tyson and Woods gaining confidence
By PAUL GOTHAM ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Any coach will tell you a single play does not decide a game, but an isolated sequence could impact a season. Such was the case for St. Bonaventure, Saturday night. Less than four minutes remained in their Atlantic 10 conference opener against the Davidson Wildcats when the Bonnies' leading scorer, Dion Wright fouled out of the … [Read more...] about Bona’s Tyson and Woods gaining confidence