Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Guards Shavar Newkirk and Lamarr Kimble combined for 44 points by each hitting career-highs to lead Saint Joseph’s to a 77-76 win over Toledo in the season opener for both teams at Hagan Arena. Newkirk, a junior, tallied career-highs of 28 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore Kimble scored 16 points. Junior James Demery had 11 … [Read more...] about Newkirk, Kimble lead Saint Joseph’s over Toledo, 77-76
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Saint Joseph’s Oliva to be sidelined for the season
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s sophomore forward Pierfrancesco Oliva will miss the 2016-17 basketball season after having knee surgery, it was announced by head coach Phil Martelli. Oliva had surgery in late June to repair an osteochondral defect in his right knee, a chronic condition that was aggravated in post-season workouts. After post-surgery evaluation … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Oliva to be sidelined for the season
Saint Joseph’s schedule announced
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball has announced its 2016-17 schedule as the Atlantic 10 released its conference slate today, which boasts a league-record number of television appearances (208). The Hawks will have a minimum of 16 games televised this year, as 15 of their 18 A-10 games will be broadcast by one of the league’s media partners. Every … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s schedule announced
Saint Joseph’s announces non-conference schedule
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA – Participation in the Paradise Jam is among the highlights of the 2016-17 Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball schedule as the non-conference slate was announced. The Hawks will also visit defending NCAA champion Villanova in the annual Big 5 game between the two rivals. Saint Joseph’s, which won its second Atlantic 10 Championship in … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s announces non-conference schedule
DeAndre’ Bembry selected 21st by the Atlanta Hawks
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com DeAndre' Bembry was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the 21st overall selection in the 2016 NBA Draft, becoming the first Saint Joseph’s player to be chosen in the first round since Jameer Nelson and Delonte West in 2004. He is the sixth first-round selection in SJU history. Bembry becomes the 33rd player in Saint Joseph’s history to be chosen in … [Read more...] about DeAndre’ Bembry selected 21st by the Atlanta Hawks