ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – Oklahoma's Buddy Hield and Michigan State's Denzel Valentine, who have emerged as the two leading candidates to win the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Oscar Robertson Trophy for national player of the year, headline the 2015-16 USBWA Men's All-America Team. Hield and Valentine earlier were named District Players of the Year by the USBWA, Valentine … [Read more...] about USBWA unveils 2015-16 Men’s All-America Team
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Martelli embraced the noise
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Most coaches try to eliminate the noise. Phil Martelli embraced it. Then again, this wasn't the usual cacophony. "It was the noise," Martelli said after Saint Joseph's 87-74 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University in the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship final. "Every time I was around them there was noise. Now, whether it was laughter, … [Read more...] about Martelli embraced the noise
St. Bonaventure earns NIT invite; will host Wagner Wednesday in first round
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure is a No. 1 seed in the National Invitation Tournament and will host Wagner College this Wednesday, March 16 at the Reilly Center. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m. The regular season co-champion of the Atlantic 10 Conference, St. Bonaventure (22-8) earned an at-large berth. The winner of Wednesday's game will advance to face the winner … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure earns NIT invite; will host Wagner Wednesday in first round
FGCU set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four of NCAA Tournament
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - After securing its second NCAA Tournament appearance in three years, the FGCU men's basketball team will play in the First Four against Fairleigh-Dickinson Tuesday. The announcement was made during the national announcement on CBS during its Selection Sunday show. The Eagles are scheduled to tip off at 6:40 in Dayton, Ohio on … [Read more...] about FGCU set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four of NCAA Tournament
Monmouth selected as #1 seed in National Invitational Tournament
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Monmouth University’s men’s basketball team has earned a number one seed in the upcoming National Invitational Tournament. MU opens the 32-team NIT on Wednesday night at home against Bucknell at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN3. Monmouth was one of four top seeds chosen, joining St. Bonaventure, South Carolina and Valparaiso. The … [Read more...] about Monmouth selected as #1 seed in National Invitational Tournament