By Paul Casey Gotham Top off-the-radar performances "The sun don't shine on the same dog's [backside] everyday," but these performances need to see "a ray of light." Kyle Weems/ Missouri State - Weems turned in an efficient effort as the Bears won on the road at Bradley. The 6'6" junior forward scored 27 on 14 shots. He hit 12 from the field (two from behind the arc) … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 1/18/11
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Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius
By Paul Casey Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gaby Belardo had a career-high performance, but it was not enough. Ryan Rossiter registered his 45th career double-double as the Siena Saints avenged an earlier defeat with a 73-69 victory over Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Times-Union Center. Rossiter notched 28 points and grabbed 10 … [Read more...] about Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius
Games of intrigue 11.2
By Paul Casey Gotham A glance at some of the interesting tilts on this week’s college basketball slate. Syracuse at Pittsburgh - Today Young coaches should cue wahtever recording device they have at their disposal. It's the annual Panthers how-to video on running offense against the 2-3 zone. Reports are Syracuse will play without Kris Joseph who hit his head in … [Read more...] about Games of intrigue 11.2
Casey’s Top 25 | MLK Day 2011
Not much shuffling 1-9, but after that? Geez, the bushes really shook. 1. Ohio State - Have won last three by a total of 10 points. Play at Illinois later this week, but don't be surprised if the Buckeyes first loss comes on February 12th at Wisconsin. 2. Syracuse - Play today at their personal planet of Krypton, Pittsburgh. 3. Kansas - Host Texas on Saturday. 4. Duke No … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | MLK Day 2011
Dayton-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Blackburn-McCafferty Trophy is on the line at the Cintas Center as Brian Gregory brings his Dayton Flyers (14-4/ 2-1) south on I 75 for a clash with Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (10-5/ 2-0). The trophy honors former Dayton coach Tom Blackburn (1947-64) and Xavier coach and athletic director, Jim McCafferty (1957-63). Plot: … [Read more...] about Dayton-Xavier: Tale of the Tape