By Paul Gotham Shaka Smart called plays for Treveon Graham 24 times in Virginia Commonwealth’s 97-89 double overtime defeat of La Salle last Saturday. VCU’s future opponents can expect more of the same. Graham, the Rams leading scorer with 16.1 a game, netted a game-high 34 on 11 of 21 shooting from the floor and 10 of 16 from the free throw line in 44 minutes … [Read more...] about VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
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Rhody D, Treveon Graham, Derrick Colter and other A-10 takeaways
St. Louis is the last team standing without a blemish on its conference record. Four teams are deadlocked at 4-1, and Atlantic 10 men's basketball is just getting warmed up. A few quick shots from last week's action: Rhody defense UD's Flyers entered play Saturday leading the league hitting 42.7 percent behind the arc. URI was second in the conference and ninth in the … [Read more...] about Rhody D, Treveon Graham, Derrick Colter and other A-10 takeaways
Billy Baron: As Good As Advertised
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron left one on the table Sunday afternoon. On a day where he took handoffs, turned down ball screens, scored in traffic, dropped a floater in the lane, threaded passes to teammates and hit a shot from just inside the gymnasium doors, the senior guard left one for the taking. Maybe more evidence of his flair for the … [Read more...] about Billy Baron: As Good As Advertised
Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – What Billy Baron started, the rest of the Golden Griffins finished. And in the process Canisius kept its undefeated mark at home in tact. Billy Baron matched a career high and paced a quartet in double digits as Canisius (14-7/8-2) defeated the Marist Red Foxes (6-14/3-7), 78-65 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
Coach K continues changing with the times
By Paul Gotham This article was originally published April, 2010. Another decade and another national title - such is life for the Duke Blue Devils and Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Kyle Singler scored 19. Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith added 15 and 13 respectively as the Blue Devils trimmed Butler 61-59 in the national championship game. The victory gave Duke its fourth title under … [Read more...] about Coach K continues changing with the times