ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected George Washington forward Jonquel Jones as the Ann Meyers Drysdale Women's National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 10. The USBWA's weekly honor will be handed out each Tuesday through mid-February this season. As the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week, Jones was … [Read more...] about GW’s Jones garners Ann Myers Drysdale National Player of the Week honors
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Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
By PAUL GOTHAM When Davidson's Wildcats visit the University of Dayton Arena, Tuesday night they bring with them the Atlantic 10's leading offense. Their strength may turn into a weakness when meeting the host Dayton Flyers. Bob McKillop's Wildcats score 82 points per game while UD nets 73. On the surface, it appears Davidson will want a wide-open affair. McKillop knows … [Read more...] about Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
GW looks for Larsen to be more aggressive on offensive end
By PAUL GOTHAM Jordan Fouse, Daniel Hamilton, Ben Simmons and Kevin Larsen. Among the nation's forwards Green Bay's Fouse, UConn's Hamilton, LSU's Simmons and George Washington's Larsen rank among the top 35 for assists per game. They also make up the top four of forwards when it comes rebounding. Per BBState, Hamilton and Simmons lead the nation's forwards with 5.1 … [Read more...] about GW looks for Larsen to be more aggressive on offensive end
Xavier’s Chris Mack selected by Sporting News as midseason National Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University seventh-year head coach Chris Mack has been selected by Sporting News as its midseason pick for National Coach of the Year. Xavier, which was picked to finish fourth in the BIG EAST Conference preseason poll, stands 14-1 overall and 2-1 in the BIG EAST Conference entering its game tonight against DePaul. Xavier’s … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Chris Mack selected by Sporting News as midseason National Coach of the Year
La Salle’s Jordan Price Named Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – La Salle redshirt junior Jordan Price (Decatur, Ga. / Auburn) has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week, it was announced today. He shares the award with Villanova’s Josh Hart. Price averaged 19.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in two contests for the Explorers this week. His all-around game … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Jordan Price Named Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week