By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- For thirty-nine-plus minutes Thursday afternoon Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe filled the stat sheet with points and rebounds. It was the play he made not found in the box score that made the difference. Mbakwe registered a double-double, and Rodney Williams had a team-high 18 points as the Golden Gophers defeated the DePaul Blue Demons … [Read more...] about Mbakwe takes charge as Minnesota upends DePaul 86-85
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Billikens top BC get ‘Nova in 76 Classic semi-finals
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ANAHEIM, Calif. – Junior point guard Kwamain Mitchell scored a season-high 20 points and junior forward Brian Conklin added 18 to power Saint Louis to a 62-51 victory against Boston College Thursday in the opening game of the 76 Classic at Anaheim Arena. The Billikens, who are receiving votes in both the AP poll and ESPN/USA … [Read more...] about Billikens top BC get ‘Nova in 76 Classic semi-finals
2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- College basketball's version of a "It's a Small World" tips off at at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Eight teams from eight conferences on the hardwood today for this pre-season showcase, and Pickin' Splinters is court side. Join the conversation. We will be providing updates throughout the day. Texas Tech (Big 12) and Indiana State … [Read more...] about 2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. CANCUN, Mexico - Junior Greg Robbins scored a career-high 15 points as Richmond defeated Rutgers 58-53 to improve to 9-7 all-time against the Big East Conference. Robbins made 5-of-6 field goals and 3-of-4 three-pointers, had four steals and three rebounds as he led the Spiders to their 10th victory in the last 15 games against a BCS … [Read more...] about Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Iona wins double OT battle over St. Joseph’s
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a 104-99 win over Saint Joseph's in a double overtime slugfest at the Hynes Athletics Center. The Gaels erased a 13-point first half deficit and senior Scott Machado scored nine of his career-high 33 points in the second overtime to lead the Maroon & Gold to its third … [Read more...] about Iona wins double OT battle over St. Joseph’s