Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Without the 2016-17 season even starting yet, St. Bonaventure junior Jaylen Adams continues to earn numerous accolades from college basketball media. Entering his third season as the Bonnies' point guard, Adams has received recognition from the coaches and media within the Atlantic 10 Conference as well as national media and websites. To date, … [Read more...] about Adams continues to gain preseason accolades
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Dayton and Pollard play waiting game
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Archie Miller's Dayton Flyers finished 25-8 last season. In games when Kendall Pollard played 25 or more minutes, Dayton went 13-2 including 10 straight wins under such circumstances to close the season. If Miller has his way, the latter trend will carry over to 2016-17. Injuries limited Pollard a year ago. With those setbacks possibly … [Read more...] about Dayton and Pollard play waiting game
Xavier junior Trevon Bluiett among twenty candidates announced for 2017 Julius Erving Award
Courtesy of GoXavier.com SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Xavier University junior Trevon Bluiett is on the 20-member watch list for the 2017 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. Named after Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star Julius Erving, the annual honor in its third year recognizes the top small forwards in … [Read more...] about Xavier junior Trevon Bluiett among twenty candidates announced for 2017 Julius Erving Award
Wade looks to double down on Tillman’s efficiency
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- In two short years as a VCU Ram, Justin Tillman has given fans plenty of highlight reel dunks. What can get lost in the mix is Tillman's overall impact. Playing 16-plus minutes a game in 2015-16, the 6-7 forward averaged 7.2 points and 6.1 rebounds a game, good enough for an overall top 100 finish in KenPom's offensive rating at 121. In … [Read more...] about Wade looks to double down on Tillman’s efficiency
Dayton picked pre-season Atlantic 10 champions
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com PITTSBURGH — Dayton has been picked as the 2016-17 Atlantic 10 Conference favorite in the league’s annual men’s basketball preseason poll. The conference announced the poll and preseason all-conference awards Tuesday in conjunction with its annual Media Day, held at PPG PAINTS Arena, home of the 2017 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship. The … [Read more...] about Dayton picked pre-season Atlantic 10 champions