By PAUL GOTHAM With four regular-season games remaining, Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies (18-7/10-4) hold a coveted top-four spot in the Atlantic 10 standings. Bona's quest for a bye to the conference quarter-finals will continue when they look to return the favor against the Duquesne Dukes (15-12/5-9) Wednesday night at the Reilly Center. "They beat us down there … [Read more...] about Schmidt and Bonnies wary of snake-bitten Dukes
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Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) International Committee announced today that Canisius head coach Jim Baron will be presented with the 2016 NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award at the NABC Coaches Convention in Houston on April 2. The NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award is given each year to a coach who … [Read more...] about Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Miller expects to face a different team when Dayton meets Saint Louis
By PAUL GOTHAM Tuesday's Atlantic 10 tilt pitting the No. 22 University of Dayton Flyers (21-5/11-3) against Saint Louis Billikens (10-16/5-9) features opponents with two-game streaks going in opposite directions. With wins at George Mason (79-77) and over Fordham (76-68), Saint Louis will be looking for its first three-game streak in conference play this season. That's … [Read more...] about Miller expects to face a different team when Dayton meets Saint Louis
Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Martelli knows the value of a win. He also understands extenuating circumstances can affect outcomes. Saint Joseph's head coach didn't waste any time Monday morning discussing his team's win over over then No. 13/15 Dayton last Wednesday and the impact of Kendall Pollard's absence on the Flyers lineup. "Before anybody leaves the ship on Dayton," … [Read more...] about Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com DETROIT - Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. A 2011 Spider graduate, Harper averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League this season. He shot 48.5% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc and 88.5% from the … [Read more...] about Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons