By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The 2012-13 season hasn't even started, and Phil Martelli is already talking about finishing. It's not that Martelli isn't looking forward to the upcoming campaign. On the contrary, the head man of the St. Joseph's … [Read more...] about Martelli focused on getting the Hawks to finish
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Gathers and Ndoye ready to step into larger roles for Bona
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Sometimes a curse can become a blessing. Just ask St. Bonaventure head men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt who found it necessary to use a pair of freshmen sooner than he planned. Not that Jordan Gathers and Youssou Ndoye are a curse. But the circumstances surrounding the rookies' opportunities was something of a burden. No sooner had his … [Read more...] about Gathers and Ndoye ready to step into larger roles for Bona
Chaz Williams and UMass ready to take the next step
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- As a player, Derek Kellogg won plenty of basketball games. He helped the Massachusetts Minutemen to more than 100 victories during his four-year career. As a coach he has shown the ability to remain patient through a rebuilding process. That's why when the fifth-year head man at UMass offers an optimistic view of the upcoming season, it's … [Read more...] about Chaz Williams and UMass ready to take the next step
Kloof is key to Bona’s success in 2012-13
By Paul Gotham St. Bonaventure's Bonnies open the 2012-13 season as the reigning champions of the Atlantic 10. Just don't expect them to imitate their former selves. That's not to say the Bonnies don't have their sights set on cutting down the nets at the Barclay's Center next St. Patrick's Day. It's just that if Bona is to repeat, they will need to use a different means to … [Read more...] about Kloof is key to Bona’s success in 2012-13
Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Today's installment features the Duquesne Dukes. Duquesne's 2011-12 campaign ended with a 92-83 loss to UMass in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament. Much has changed since then. After guiding LIU Brooklyn to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, Jim Ferry took over as the 16th … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2012-13