By Paul Gotham Numbers can lie Despite being outrebounded 46-24, Dayton's Flyers edged Texas A&M 55-53 in the first round of the 2014 Puerto Rico Classic. The disparity is fodder for those who don't believe in rebound margin as an accurate gauge of success. That's what happens when stats are taken out of context. A&M grabbed 20 offensive boards to just six for the … [Read more...] about Immediate feedback: Dayton-Texas A&M
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Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
By Paul Gotham Amnesia is a funny thing. Those entrusted with ballots tend to forget the accomplishments from just a few months ago. Take the case of Archie Miller and the University of Dayton Men's Basketball. Last March, Miller's UD Flyers danced their way to the Elite Eight. In their wake they left behind the Ohio State Buckeyes, Syracuse Orange and Stanford … [Read more...] about Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
VCU and the countdown to Havoc
By Paul Gotham Shaka Smart likes Mark Twain references. Virginia Commonwealth’s fifth-year coach may want to add this one to the repertoire: “Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.” The facts are that VCU led the nation with more than 11 steals a game last season and forced nearly 18 turnovers per contest. The distortion is what … [Read more...] about VCU and the countdown to Havoc
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Dayton Flyers 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the University of Dayton Flyers. The Flyers finished 26-11 (10-6 A-10) and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Archie Miller and his staff welcome two players to campus: Ryan Bass and Darrell Davis. Ryan … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Dayton Flyers 2014-15
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the Saint Louis Billikens. SLU finished 24-7 including 13-3 in A-10 play during 2013-14. The Billikens lost to Louisville in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Jim Crews and his staff welcome six freshmen to campus: Marcus … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2014-15