By Paul Casey Gotham Two minutes and change remained on the Bridgestone Arena clock last Friday afternoon. A six-point St. Bonaventure half-time lead had evaporated. Okaro White capped a 12-0 run with a dunk, and Florida State led 60-52 in the second round of the Midwest Regional. Surrender seemed likely. The Seminoles had flexed their muscles. Their defense, which … [Read more...] about Bonas proved they belonged
Atlantic 10
Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
By Paul Casey Gotham If his stats were any gaudier they would be on display at Tussad's Wax Museum. Imagine that. Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Superman and Andrew Nicholson's collection of double-doubles. That is if one could somehow represent the senior forward's 26-point, 14-rebound performance in the Atlantic 10 championship game. Not to mention his eight blocks that … [Read more...] about Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- When the publishers decide to release the next edition of fairy tales by the brothers Grimm, they might consider an addition. It might start like this: in a city almost forgotten by college basketball came a team who would inspire a region. In a season of unforgettable performances, Andrew Nicholson saved his best for the biggest … [Read more...] about Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
Three Explorers honored by Atlantic 10; Pettis named league’s Most Improved Player
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Three La Salle men’s basketball players received recognition from the Atlantic 10 on Monday as the league announced its all-conference awards. Senior Earl Pettis (Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti /Rutgers) was named the Chris Daniels Most Improved Player and earned honorable mention all-Atlantic 10 accolades. Junior Ramon … [Read more...] about Three Explorers honored by Atlantic 10; Pettis named league’s Most Improved Player
Charlotte 49ers Braswell; Henry earn Atlantic 10 Honors
Courtesy of Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte 49ers junior center Chris Braswell was named all-Atlantic 10 third team and freshman point guard Pierria Henry earned a spot on the Atlantic 10's all-Rookie Team in a vote by the league's coaches. Braswell is the 49ers leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds. He ranks 10th in the A-10 in scoring and … [Read more...] about Charlotte 49ers Braswell; Henry earn Atlantic 10 Honors