ST. LOUIS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Saint Louis University department of athletics is offering free admission to military personnel (active or retired) for Friday’s men’s basketball game against Tennessee State. Tip off at Chaifetz Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. With a valid ID, military personnel can receive their free ticket in advance by visiting the Chaifetz Arena … [Read more...] about SLU offers free admission for military personnel to Friday’s game
Saint Louis Billikens
Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Time for the Billikens of St. Louis to stroll along the runway. The Billikens season ended with a 70-61 loss to Rhode Island in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Rick Majerus and his staff welcome three freshmen that are … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12
Billikens Top St. Ambrose in Final Exhibition Game
ST. LOUIS - Dwayne Evans registered game highs of 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Saint Louis turned away a late St. Ambrose rally to defeat the Bees 72-61 Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game at Chaifetz Arena. Evans was 10-of-16 from the field. Five of his 12 rebounds came on the offensive glass, and he added a game-high three steals. Brian Conklin contributed 12 … [Read more...] about Billikens Top St. Ambrose in Final Exhibition Game
Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach
ST. LOUIS – Jim Crews, former head coach at Army and Evansville, has been named assistant coach at Saint Louis, as announced today by SLU head coach Rick Majerus. Crews begins his duties immediately. Crews brings 24 years of head coaching experience to the Billiken staff. Including Majerus and assistant coach Jim Whitesell, the trio has 73 years of combined head coaching … [Read more...] about Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach
Jensen Named Head Coach for Canton NBA D-League Squad
ST. LOUIS – Alex Jensen, who has spent the previous four seasons on Rick Majerus’s men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University, has been named head coach of the new Canton NBA Development League franchise, the organization announced today. “Al Jensen indicated to me that he wanted to go in a different direction with his career and pursue this NBA opportunity presented … [Read more...] about Jensen Named Head Coach for Canton NBA D-League Squad