Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and the Australian men’s basketball team face China today in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Game time is 12:15 p.m. (CT), and it will be streamed at www.nbcolympics.com. Australia is 2-1 in the group phase and is in a good position to advance to the quarterfinals, which begins next Wednesday. China (0-3 in the group phase) … [Read more...] about Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and Australia play Friday
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Chris Tifft named SLU’s Director of Basketball Operations
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as head coach Travis Ford today announced Chris Tifft as Director of Basketball Operations. “We are excited to bring someone with Chris’ experience onto our staff,” Ford said. “He has coached at different levels and has been a head coach, so he knows what … [Read more...] about Chris Tifft named SLU’s Director of Basketball Operations
Corey Tate named Billikens’ assistant coach
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – St. Louis native Corey Tate has been tabbed an assistant coach for the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team, head coach Travis Ford announced today. Tate, a longtime coach at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Missouri. “I am thrilled to welcome Corey Tate … [Read more...] about Corey Tate named Billikens’ assistant coach
Javon Bess to transfer to Billikens
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Javon Bess, who played the past two seasons at Michigan State, will transfer to Saint Louis University, SLU head coach Travis Ford announced. Per NCAA transfer regulations, Bess will sit out next season and will be eligible to compete for the Billikens in 2017-18 and 2018-19. “We are thrilled to have Javon join our program,” … [Read more...] about Javon Bess to transfer to Billikens
Rob Loe to join New Zealand National Team in Olympic Qualifier
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Former Saint Louis University men’s basketball standout Rob Loe (Auckland, New Zealand) departed for Tokyo today to join the New Zealand men’s national basketball team camp as it prepares to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Tall Blacks are one of six teams competing for one spot in the Olympic Games at the FIBA World Olympic … [Read more...] about Rob Loe to join New Zealand National Team in Olympic Qualifier