Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Vinson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half as Massachusetts erased a 17-point deficit to defeat Drexel, 72-70, and advance to the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament. The comeback marked the second time this season the Minutemen have been able to overcome a 17-point margin for a win … [Read more...] about UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
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Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Courtesy of GoRhody.com. KINGSTON, R.I. -- Dan Hurley has accepted the position of head men's basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn. Hurley, who spent the last two seasons as head coach at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., becomes the 19th head coach in URI history. "We are thrilled to name … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Bonas proved they belonged
By Paul Casey Gotham Two minutes and change remained on the Bridgestone Arena clock last Friday afternoon. A six-point St. Bonaventure half-time lead had evaporated. Okaro White capped a 12-0 run with a dunk, and Florida State led 60-52 in the second round of the Midwest Regional. Surrender seemed likely. The Seminoles had flexed their muscles. Their defense, which … [Read more...] about Bonas proved they belonged
Nicholson named to NABC All-District Team
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Andrew Nicholson has been named to the NABC Division I All-District First Team for the second year in a row. The senior forward was named to the District 4 team and is one of 240 student-athletes who represent the finest basketball players across America. The Atlantic-10 Player of the Year finished out his career at St. … [Read more...] about Nicholson named to NABC All-District Team
Kentucky’s Davis wins 2011-12 Oscar Robertson Trophy
Courtesy of USBWA ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Kentucky freshman forward Anthony Davis as the winner of the 2011-12 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually presented to the National Player of the Year. The 6-10, 220-pounder from Chicago, Ill., becomes the first USBWA national player of the year from Kentucky and just the second from a … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Davis wins 2011-12 Oscar Robertson Trophy