By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – What Billy Baron started, the rest of the Golden Griffins finished. And in the process Canisius kept its undefeated mark at home in tact. Billy Baron matched a career high and paced a quartet in double digits as Canisius (14-7/8-2) defeated the Marist Red Foxes (6-14/3-7), 78-65 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
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Coach K continues changing with the times
By Paul Gotham This article was originally published April, 2010. Another decade and another national title - such is life for the Duke Blue Devils and Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Kyle Singler scored 19. Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith added 15 and 13 respectively as the Blue Devils trimmed Butler 61-59 in the national championship game. The victory gave Duke its fourth title under … [Read more...] about Coach K continues changing with the times
Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli It doesn’t take long for junior guard Andell Cumberbatch to describe the opportunities he had to play Division I basketball coming out of high school. “I had none at all.” The New Jersey native didn’t generate much buzz coming out of East Orange High School in 2011. So, like many others have done, he chose to play for a junior college in an attempt to get … [Read more...] about Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’
By Paul Gotham Some players shrink a defense. Others stretch it. George Washington’s Mike Lonergan understands the value of striking a balance between both. So when the third-year coach saw the scale tipping, he had reason for concern. After tallying double figures in 13 of the Colonials first 14 games, Maurice Creek accounted for just a dozen points in his team’s … [Read more...] about For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’
VCU-La Salle highlight weekend A-10 games
By Paul Gotham Six Atlantic teams deadlocked at 3-1. Two of this weekend's games feature head-to-head matchups among those schools. Words of the week: La Salle Head Coach Dr. John Giannini on the St. Bonaventure student section: “They get on you from warm-ups. There are a lot of places where they get on you during the game. But when you walk out there an hour before the … [Read more...] about VCU-La Salle highlight weekend A-10 games