All that is good with Metro Atlantic Athletic men's basketball. Needham and English grab weekly honors Derek Needham scored a game-high 24 points, including the game-winning three pointer with 16 seconds remaining, to defeat Saint Joseph's University on the road. It was Fairfield's first win over Saint Joseph's since the 1977-78 season. After hitting the shot to give … [Read more...] about Derek Needham, A.J. English, Jordan Latham and the MAAC Press Break
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Army rolls past Rosemont, 90-48
Courtesy of goARMYsports.com. WEST POINT, N.Y. - Junior G Josh Herbeck poured in a game-high 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting to lead the Army men's basketball team past Rosemont, 90-48, Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena. Herbeck was on fire from behind the three-point line, converting 5-of-7 from deep. Senior F Jordan Springer, freshman G Kyle Toth and freshman F Tanner … [Read more...] about Army rolls past Rosemont, 90-48
Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
All-NBA third team G- Rajon Rondo I am not afraid of what Celtics fans will say about this. Much like Eminem’s closing freestyle in the 2000s film “8mile,” I simply know everything they have to say against me. I know all about the 12.3 assists Rondo is averaging per night, three full assists ahead of the next closest player. Rondo is also having his best … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
Keith Carter leaves Billiken program
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis interim head coach Jim Crews announced today that freshman guard Keith Carter (Chicago, Ill./Proviso East) has left the Billiken men’s basketball program due to personal reasons. “When commitments are started, you don’t want to see things like this happen,” Crews said. “Unfortunately this is something that is consistent … [Read more...] about Keith Carter leaves Billiken program
McCollum and McKnight named Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Lehigh men’s basketball senior C.J. McCollum and junior Mackey McKnight have been named candidates for the 2013 Bob Cousy Award, as announced by the Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday. The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top point guards in men’s college basketball. In … [Read more...] about McCollum and McKnight named Bob Cousy Award Candidates