How much will the increased emphasis on reducing hand checks affect the VCU Rams? Nada. It's a small sample size - one game, and it was against Illinois State (who lost their top five scorers from a year ago and only recently reinstated Daishon Knight), but Shaka Smart's Rams played to their character creating 14 steals and 22 turnovers while committing 21 fouls in a … [Read more...] about So much for rule changes, VCU creates HAVOC in opener
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 2012-13 with a record of 19-14 (13 MAAC wins). Chris Casey has taken the helm at Monteagle Ridge. The first-year coach welcomes eight freshmen: Aaron Bodie , Karonn Davis, Cameron Fowler, Wesley Myers, Dominique … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2013-14
Signed, sealed, delivered: Quinnipiac Bobcats 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Quinnipiac will make its first voyage through the MAAC after finishing 15-16 (11 NEC wins) in 2012-13. Tom Moore welcomes three freshmen to campus: Kasim Chandler, Alain Chigha and Aula Sumbry. In addition, Umar Shannon will spend a … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Quinnipiac Bobcats 2013-14
Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Rider Broncs. Rider finished 19-15 (12 MAAC wins) in 2012-13. Kevin Baggett welcomes five freshmen to campus: Brandon Channer , Davis Graham, Xavier Lundy, Jimmie Taylor and Kahlil Thomas. Brandon Channer G 6-3, 215 Clarendon, Jamaica … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 2013-14
Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Bonaventure Bonnies 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. After claiming the 2012 A-10 Championship, St. Bonaventure fell to 14-15 (seven A-10 wins) in 2012-13. Mark Schmidt welcomes three freshmen and two transfers to campus: Jalen Adams, Denzel Gregg, Xavier Smith, Andell … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Bonaventure Bonnies 2013-14