By Paul Gotham Ask Dayton’s Archie Miller about the priorities on a basketball court for his team, and he wastes little time pointing to rebounding. The third-year coach has placed has placed a premium on his teams getting to those fifty-fifty balls which carom off the rim or glass. Not surprisingly, UD’s Flyers (12-4/0-1) rank at or near the top of all rebounding … [Read more...] about UD and Oliver strive to control the glass
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Kellogg and No. 15 UMass ready for road play in the A-10
By Paul Gotham Derek Kellogg knows well the challenges presented by the Atlantic 10 schedule. The fifth-year coach of the No. 15 UMass Minutemen (14-1/2-0) is also aware that his current team has NCAA Tournament potential. Meeting those possibilities requires passing tests, and UMass will get one of those challenges when they take the court tonight at George Mason. “It … [Read more...] about Kellogg and No. 15 UMass ready for road play in the A-10
Jim Baron, King Rice and the ties that bind
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – This is a story about the one that got away. No, it’s not a fish tale. Although it could be amusing to imagine Jim Baron and King Rice setting aside time from their hectic schedules as college basketball coaches and wetting a line. Rather this is a story about a prized recruit and an assistant coach trying to make his way in the … [Read more...] about Jim Baron, King Rice and the ties that bind
Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Billy Baron saw plenty of junk defenses Sunday afternoon. Freshman teammate Zach Lewis reaped the benefits. Baron and Lewis combined for 51 points as the Canisius Golden Griffins (11-6/5-1) downed the Monmouth Hawks (9-8/2-4), 87-67 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – It was fitting Billy Baron landed on his back after hitting his final shot of the night. The player laying on the floor where he left every ounce of his being. Mark down the date January 10th, 2014. The day, or night, when the Canisius Golden Griffins used two overtimes to defeat Rider’s Broncs, 94-91. It wasn’t Duke-Kentucky or the six … [Read more...] about The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose