By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Glancing through the West Virginia University men's basketball program notes one will see that Jevon Carter was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Nathan Adrian joined Carter on the Big 12 All-Defensive squad, Carter's second straight All-Defensive team honor. Tarik Phillip garnered Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year. What you won't find … [Read more...] about “Throwback guys” lead Mountaineers into West Region semi-final
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SLU’s Zeke Moore, Matt Neufeld to transfer
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University’s Department of Athletics announced today that men’s basketball student-athletes Zeke Moore and Matt Neufeld have requested to be released from their athletic scholarships and intend to transfer to other institutions. “Zeke and Matt are great representatives of the Billiken program who worked hard day in and … [Read more...] about SLU’s Zeke Moore, Matt Neufeld to transfer
Griffs’ Valenti earns MAAC All-Academic honors
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius senior forward Phil Valenti is one of 14 men’s basketball players in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference to be named to the 2017 MAAC All-Academic Team, the conference office announced late last week. This marks the first time Valenti has earned academic all-league accolades in his career. A native of Victor, New York, Valenti earned … [Read more...] about Griffs’ Valenti earns MAAC All-Academic honors
Kempton named to USBWA All-District team
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETLHEHEM, Pa. - Following a season that resulted in a record seven Patriot League Player of the Week awards, Lehigh men's basketball senior Tim Kempton has been named to the 2016-17 United States Basketball Writers of America (USBWA) All-District II team, as announced on Tuesday. He's the first Lehigh player to be named to the team since C.J. … [Read more...] about Kempton named to USBWA All-District team
Tribunes fall to Jamestown CC in regionals
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com SANBORN, New York - Jamestown Community College pulled away for an 81-75 win over MCC in the quarterfinals of the Region III, Division II men's basketball tournament Friday evening. The Jayhawks outscored the Tribunes 49-38 over the final 20 minutes to advance to Saturday's semifinals. MCC finishes the season with a record of 16-11. Monroe … [Read more...] about Tribunes fall to Jamestown CC in regionals