Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Next up is the UMass Minutemen. The Minutemen thrilled with a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the NIT quarter-finals over Drexel before eventually falling to Stanford in the semi-finals. The future looks bright at the Mullins Center. Derek Kellogg and his staff welcome three freshmen … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: UMass Minutemen 2012-13
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Saint Peter’s Peacocks 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Saint Peter's Peacocks. One year after winning the MAAC and earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament, St. Peter's fell to 5-26 in 2011-12. John Dunne and his staff welcome two freshmen to campus: Elias Desport 6’7” 213lbs. F Stockholm, Sweden/Solna … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Saint Peter’s Peacocks 2012-13
Butler to cut its A-10 teeth on the road
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Forgive Brad Stevens if he sounds a little ungrateful. The sixth-year head coach of the Butler University men's basketball team knows full well the advantages gained when the Bulldogs joined the Atlantic 10. That doesn't change the attitude Stevens has when looking at his conference schedule. In a conference of 16 teams with an equal … [Read more...] about Butler to cut its A-10 teeth on the road
Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After capturing its first Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball title and making the program’s third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, Dayton has been tabbed as the team to beat this season, according to a vote of the league’s 16 head coaches. Richmond and 2009 champion Charlotte rounded out the top three, respectively. Dayton (23-7/12-2) returns six letter … [Read more...] about Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
Dillard speaks volumes with his quiet example
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Ask Archie Miller his take on the pre-season conference rankings of the Atlantic 10, and he will need to read over the list before he responds. Ask the second-year head coach of the University of Dayton men's basketball team about his starting lineup, and he will run through several possibilities among his players. Ask Miller about his … [Read more...] about Dillard speaks volumes with his quiet example