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
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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
SLU Schedule Released
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced the Billikens’ 2011-12 schedule. Saint Louis will play at least 17 matchups against teams that advanced to the postseason last year. In addition, SLU will play up to 18 games against teams that posted a winning record a season ago. The challenging non-conference slate kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, … [Read more...] about SLU Schedule Released
SLU’s Rob Loe to Represent New Zealand in Oceania Championship
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis sophomore Rob Loe has been selected to the New Zealand national team that will face Australia in three games at the FIBA Oceania Championship, Sept. 7, 9 and 11. The winner of the best-of-three series automatically qualifies for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. "Rob being selected to represent his country is a terrific honor," SLU head coach … [Read more...] about SLU’s Rob Loe to Represent New Zealand in Oceania Championship