By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” On the docket for today: the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2010-11 season ended with a 73-61 loss to Marist in the opening round of MAAC tournament. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - Three Kentucky freshmen are among 12 players announced Thursday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association as preseason candidates for the Wayman Tisdale Award, honoring the nation's top freshman for the 2011-12 college basketball season. Selected to the USBWA's National Freshman of the Year Watch List are the Wildcats' Anthony Davis, Michael … [Read more...] about USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
Signed, sealed, delivered: Fordham Rams 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the A-10 that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Next up are the Fordham Rams. Tom Pecora and his staff will be looking to improve on a 7-21 mark from last year. Fordham welcomes seven freshmen to Rose Hill: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fordham Rams 2011-12
Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach
ST. LOUIS – Jim Crews, former head coach at Army and Evansville, has been named assistant coach at Saint Louis, as announced today by SLU head coach Rick Majerus. Crews begins his duties immediately. Crews brings 24 years of head coaching experience to the Billiken staff. Including Majerus and assistant coach Jim Whitesell, the trio has 73 years of combined head coaching … [Read more...] about Majerus Tabs Jim Crews as Assistant Coach