The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Today we cast our eyes upon the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. After falling 75-73 in double overtime to La Salle in A-10's first round round, the Bonnies accepted a bid to the CBI Tournament. Central Florida ousted the Brown and White after 40 … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St Bona Bonnies 2011-12
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Finally! Bonnies Begin 2011-12 Season Friday
In Brief The 2011-12 Bonnies begin the season with high expectations in their fifth year under head coach Mark Schmidt. St. Bonaventure returns four starters from last year's squad that posted the school's first winning record (16-15) and postseason appearance (CBI) since 2001-02. Leading From the Front Senior All-America candidate Andrew Nicholson enters his final season … [Read more...] about Finally! Bonnies Begin 2011-12 Season Friday
Basketball Legend Ed Macauley Passes Away
Ed Macauley: 1928-2011 Ed Macauley, who began a Basketball Hall of Fame career in his native St. Louis and Saint Louis University, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8. He was 83. Best known as simply “Easy Ed,” Macauley is easily the greatest Billiken basketball player in the history of the program and one of the most beloved. A third team All-America center in … [Read more...] about Basketball Legend Ed Macauley Passes Away
Signed, sealed, delivered: UMass Minutemen 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Today we cast our eyes upon the UMass Minutemen. The 2010-11 season ended for the Minutemen when they fell 78-50 to Dayton in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 tournament. Leading scorer Anthony Gurley graduated. Derek Kellogg and his … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: UMass Minutemen 2011-12
SLU offers free admission for military personnel to Friday’s game
ST. LOUIS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Saint Louis University department of athletics is offering free admission to military personnel (active or retired) for Friday’s men’s basketball game against Tennessee State. Tip off at Chaifetz Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. With a valid ID, military personnel can receive their free ticket in advance by visiting the Chaifetz Arena … [Read more...] about SLU offers free admission for military personnel to Friday’s game