By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University is the scene when Billy Donovan brings his Florida Gators (9-3) to Cincinnati for a non-conference battle with Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (8-3). Plot: Southeastern Conference meets Atlantic 10 in this clash of perennial NCAA tournament contenders. Sub-plot: Injuries woes … [Read more...] about Florida-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
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Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Alshwan Hymes made it look like child's play. The sophomore must have mistaken the hardwood of the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC) for the asphalt on the playgrounds and family driveway at and near his home in DeWitt, New York. He treated the Canisius faithful to a record-setting shooting display that seemed more like a game of … [Read more...] about Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
Casey’s Top 25 | 12/27/10
Slow week in college hoops, and no changes made in the top ten. Shuffling occurred from there. 1. Duke - Open ACC against Miami next Sunday. 2. Kansas - Returned to form in victory over Cal. 3. Ohio State - Will ring in the New Year and Big Ten season playing Indiana in Bloomington. 4. UConn - Will they be undefeated after playing the Pitt Panthers tonight? 5. … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | 12/27/10
Canisius defeats Lamar
By Paul Casey Gotham BEAUMONT, Texas -- The Canisius Golden Griffins stared an unflattering trend in the face. Entering play Tuesday night, the Griffs were 0-4 when trailing at the half. After taking an early 10-4 lead, the Griffs found themselves behind 32-30 going into the break. It was time to put an end to the streak. Tomas Vazques-Simmons and Alshwan Hymes led a … [Read more...] about Canisius defeats Lamar
Xavier-Gonzaga: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: NCAA tournament contenders collide when Chris Mack brings his Xavier Musketeers (7-2) to Spokane, Washington for a battle with Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-5). Plot: Atlantic 10 meets the West Coast Conference with tournament resumes on the line. Sub-plot: The game is the second of four in thirteen days for the Muskies. Xavier … [Read more...] about Xavier-Gonzaga: Tale of the Tape