By Paul Gotham The second full week of conference play comes to a close with the possibility of separation. Or is it a log jam? Here are the weekend's top games in A-10 men's basketball. Saint Louis (9-8/1-3) at Dayton (14-2/4-0) 12:30 pm NBC Sports SLU goes on the road to face one of the hottest teams in the country. The Bills snapped a four-game skid last time out. … [Read more...] about VCU-Duquesne highlight the weekend’s A-10 matchups
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Pierre is Dayton’s axis
By Paul Gotham In what can best be described as a decision born out of necessity, the University of Dayton Flyers have transformed themselves into one of the most efficient offenses in the country using a lineup with guards, guards and more guards. Opponents fend off relentless pressure as UD ballhandlers go off the dribble with the choice between finishing in the lane or … [Read more...] about Pierre is Dayton’s axis
Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
By Paul Gotham The second full week of Atlantic 10 conference play finds the La Salle Explorers (1-2) looking up at most of the competition. If that position is to change, Dr. John Giannini's Explorers will need more performances like Saturday's 63-50 defeat of the George Washington Colonials. In particular Giannini needs senior center Steve Zack to replicate his work … [Read more...] about Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
A-10 Player Power Rankings | 1/12/15
Compiled by Austin Speaker 1. Jack Gibbs (Davidson) Remaining in the number one spot this week, Gibbs knows how to score (16.6 ppg), assist (5.1 apg) and play defense (1.6 spg). Davidson is making believers out of those who pegged them near the bottom of the conference in pre-season polls. Gibbs leads the way. 2. Hassan Martin (Rhode Island) Martin moved up in the ranks … [Read more...] about A-10 Player Power Rankings | 1/12/15
Dyshawn Pierre, Jordan Price and the A-10 Slate
Compiled by Austin Speaker It was a long jam-packed weekend for A-10 hoops. Here's a look back at the action. Sunday: UMass 66, George Mason 62 Minutemen fight to the last minute to hold off George Mason, starting league play with two road wins. Richmond 60, St. Bonaventure 41 Bonnies get caught in Richmond's web as Spiders win thanks to strong defensive … [Read more...] about Dyshawn Pierre, Jordan Price and the A-10 Slate