Courtesy of Atlantic10.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Atlantic 10 Conference Council of Presidents has formally accepted Virginia Commonwealth University for membership, the league announced Tuesday. VCU, which combines outstanding academics with successful athletic programs, will join the A-10 on July 1, 2012 and begin competition during the 2012-13 academic year. The … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member
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Scott Machado, Calvin Murphy, Edwin Ubiles and the MAAC Press Break
The comings and goings of MAAC men's basketball. NBA Draft Profile: One-on-One with Scott Machado Iona's Scott Machado exploded onto the scene this past season, putting up big numbers: 13.6 points per game, 9.9 assists per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, and 1.6 steals per game. Yet, while Machado skyrocketed up draft projections and finally got media coverage this year, he … [Read more...] about Scott Machado, Calvin Murphy, Edwin Ubiles and the MAAC Press Break
Schmidt, St. Bonaventure reach long-term contract extension
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Men's basketball head coach Mark Schmidt has signed a long-term extension with St. Bonaventure University, director of athletics Steve Watson announced on Wednesday. Schmidt, now under contract through the conclusion of the 2018-19 campaign, inked a five-year extension following a season that culminated … [Read more...] about Schmidt, St. Bonaventure reach long-term contract extension
La Salle mourns the loss of Hall Of Athletes member Buddy Donnelly
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – La Salle mourns the passing Charles “Buddy” Donnelly ‘52, a member of the University’s Hall of Athletes and the captain of the 1952 NIT Championship men’s basketball team, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 81. “Buddy meant a lot to the La Salle community as a member of the 1952 NIT Champions,” Director of Athletics Dr. … [Read more...] about La Salle mourns the loss of Hall Of Athletes member Buddy Donnelly
Butler’s move for the future has roots in the past
By Paul Casey Gotham By the time last Wednesday's deluge of tweets subsided, hunch became reality. The Butler Bulldogs officially announced their membership into the Atlantic 10 starting with the 2013-14 season. Pundits abandoned the 140-character platform and turned to full-length analysis. Some suggested that the Butler charm "will be fundamentally altered." Others … [Read more...] about Butler’s move for the future has roots in the past