October ushers in the official start of college basketball as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Time to look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan lost to Siena 68-66 in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. There is a new wind blowing in Riverdale. Steve Masiello … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
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Loyola Picked Third In MAAC Preseason Poll
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball team received their highest preseason ranking since 2007-2008 from Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference coaches today when the Greyhounds were tabbed to finish third in this year’s league race. Iona was picked to win the MAAC with Fairfield a close second in the poll that was announced at the MAAC Preseason … [Read more...] about Loyola Picked Third In MAAC Preseason Poll
USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - Three Kentucky freshmen are among 12 players announced Thursday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association as preseason candidates for the Wayman Tisdale Award, honoring the nation's top freshman for the 2011-12 college basketball season. Selected to the USBWA's National Freshman of the Year Watch List are the Wildcats' Anthony Davis, Michael … [Read more...] about USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
Xavier picked pre-season A-10 favorite
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Xavier has been chosen as the Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball preseason favorite and 26 A-10 players were selected for preseason awards. The league announced the poll and awards Thursday in conjunction with its annual Media Day, held at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. Both the awards and the predicted order of finish were chosen by a panel … [Read more...] about Xavier picked pre-season A-10 favorite
Jensen Named Head Coach for Canton NBA D-League Squad
ST. LOUIS – Alex Jensen, who has spent the previous four seasons on Rick Majerus’s men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University, has been named head coach of the new Canton NBA Development League franchise, the organization announced today. “Al Jensen indicated to me that he wanted to go in a different direction with his career and pursue this NBA opportunity presented … [Read more...] about Jensen Named Head Coach for Canton NBA D-League Squad