By Paul Gotham Jon Severe opened the season with a 28-point performance as the Fordham Rams defeated St. Francis (Pa.), 87-67. The Fordham freshman connected on 9 of 15 shots from the floor including 7 of 10 behind the arc. Four nights later, Severe netted 19 in an 89-74 loss at then No. 9 Syracuse. Since then the Brooklyn, NY native has scored double figures in nine … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Severe rides an accelerated freshman learning curve
Branden Frazier
Frazier and Severe lead comeback as Fordham runs past Loyola (Ill.), 83-69
By Paul Gotham BRONX, NY – Tom Pecora was doing an old friend a favor. Just don’t expect the Fordham head men’s basketball coach to over-extend himself. When Porter Moser and his Loyola (Ill.) Ramblers had troubling scheduling a departing flight, Pecora and the Fordham Rams obliged with an earlier start time. After the second half of Monday’s late afternoon matchup, … [Read more...] about Frazier and Severe lead comeback as Fordham runs past Loyola (Ill.), 83-69
Fordham’s Frazier is learning to be selfish
By Paul Gotham At 6-3 the Fordham Rams are off to their best start under fourth-year coach Tom Pecora, and Branden Frazier’s offensive production is a big reason. After averaging 14 points per game a season ago, Frazier has increased that number by four. Pecora and the Rams won’t mind if the senior guard continues to shoulder more of the scoring load. Yes, in this … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Frazier is learning to be selfish
Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Severe is strong in Battle for Bronx. By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- In an early-season battle between Bronx rivals, the Fordham Rams claimed their first road win of the season at Manhattan College on Tuesday night, 79-75. Fordham's freshman standout Jon Severe finished with 30 points, and senior Branden Frazier added 21 points and a pair of crucial free throws late … [Read more...] about Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Perception is defined as a mental image. A person's perception of another is extremely difficult to change, just ask Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds as they are on the outside, looking in at the Hall of Fame. Fordham basketball has the perception of being one of, if not the weakest team in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference. But slowly, … [Read more...] about Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions