By PAUL GOTHAM To call it a case of when less equals more seems like understatement and maybe even a little misleading, but the description fits. Saint Joseph's DeAndre' Bembry is taking fewer shots and scoring less, but the Hawks overall scoring has increased dramatically, and they a seven-game winning streak to show for it. This is not to suggest that Bembry is … [Read more...] about Efficient Bembry making difference for Saint Joseph’s
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Providence’s Dunn named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Providence guard Kris Dunn as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 3. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. As the Big East Conference Player of the Week, Dunn was nominated for the weekly award, which … [Read more...] about Providence’s Dunn named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
VCU’s Johnson comfortable in leading role
By PAUL GOTHAM Melvin Johnson's family and friends might travel from the Bronx to fill in seats behind VCU's bench when the Rams take on Saint Joseph's Hawks in an Atlantic 10 matchup, Tuesday night. Johnson will also have an admirer in an unlikely place: the opposing bench. Hawks' coach Phil Martelli doesn't need an introduction to the Rams senior guard. "He can’t … [Read more...] about VCU’s Johnson comfortable in leading role
UConn’s Stewart is Ann Myers Drysdale National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart as the Ann Meyers Drysdale Women's National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 3. The USBWA's weekly honor will be handed out each Tuesday through mid-February this season. As the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, Stewart was … [Read more...] about UConn’s Stewart is Ann Myers Drysdale National Player of the Week
Cold shooting dooms Canisius in road loss at Monmouth
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- The Canisius men’s basketball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with an 81-66 loss at Monmouth Monday night in West Long Branch, N.J. The Hawks moved to 10-4 overall and 2-1 in MAAC play with the win, while the Golden Griffins fell to 7-7 overall and 2-2 in league play. Monmouth took control of the game … [Read more...] about Cold shooting dooms Canisius in road loss at Monmouth