The top eight stayed the same with some changing of positions. As for 9-25? They are like a Jerry Lee Lewis song: "Come on over baby. Whole lotta shakin' goin' on." 1. Texas - The Horns are holding opponents to 36.3 percent from the field (2nd in the nation) and 28.1 percent from behind the arc (5th). 2. Kansas - Tonight's game with K-State looked like a dandy in the … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | 2/14/11
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Bonnies dominate La Salle
St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Whatever gauge one could use to measure their performance, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies passed the test on Saturday afternoon. Stingy defense? Check. Execution in the half-court offense? Check. Opportunistic? Check. Patience and willpower? Check. Convincing conference win? It goes without saying. Andrew Nicholson had a game-high 24 points, and … [Read more...] about Bonnies dominate La Salle
La Salle-St. Bonaventure: Tale of the tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: It's an Atlantic 10 clash when John Giannini brings his La Salle Explorers (12-13/ 4-6) to the Reilly Center in Olean, New York for a tilt with Mark Schmidt and the St. Bonavanture Bonnies (12-10/ 4-5). Plot: Both teams will be looking to make it two wins in a row with the Explorers defeating St. Louis 78-77 on Wednesday. The Bonnies gave … [Read more...] about La Salle-St. Bonaventure: Tale of the tape
Canisius rallies to defeat Rider
By Paul Casey Gotham LAWRENCVILLE, N.J. -- Gaby Belardo hit a jumper in the lane as the shot clock expired with 7.8 seconds remaining in the game as the Canisius Golden Griffins knocked off the Rider Broncs 67-65 Friday night in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at Alumni Gynasium. Belardo's basket capped a late rally by the Griffs. Down 65-62, senior Greg … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to defeat Rider
CBB Splinters | 2/8/11
By Paul Casey Gotham Parsons gets an Oscar As selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, Florida's Chandler Parsons is the most recent recipient of the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week award. Parsons averaged 17.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals as the Gators defeated a pair of ranked conference rivals in No. 23 Vanderbilt and No. … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 2/8/11